McPeek Horses Unharmed in Trailer Accident
Trainer Kenny McPeek's five horses on board a trailer that was rear-ended June 22 were unharmed, even with two fillies getting loose, and one running down the Henry Watterson Expressway. "Our trailer was stuck in traffic at a standstill, and then they were rear-ended by another truck," McPeek said. "When...
Lexington-Fayette Health Department shuts down mall restaurant
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The health department closed down a restaurant in the Fayette Mall after repeated failed inspections according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Mango Thai in the mall food court was shut down June 22 after failing inspections multiple times, the Herald-Leader says. The restaurant is set to be...
Heavy rain causes issues at Lexington Recycling Center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Heavy rains have impacted the city of Lexington’s ability to process recyclables. According to the city, wet items caused mechanical issues at the Lexington Recycling Center. As a result, the city is asking residents not to put out their blue recycling carts on Tuesday because there is currently
Kentucky Treasury aims to reunite Lexington residents with $45M in unclaimed property
The Kentucky State Treasury is working to reconnect Lexington residents with $45 million in available unclaimed property through a free two-day outreach event.
Kentucky Athletics stands completely alone in an ultra-rare transfer portal statistic
Nobody is doing it quite like the Kentucky Wildcats in the transfer portal, regardless of the sport.
Lexington police investigating after person found with gunshot wound
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Police Department is investigating after a person was found with a gunshot wound. According to police, a call came in at 1:12 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, for a reported shooting on Gerald Drive. Officers found a male victim with a gunshot wound inside...
Heavy Rain and Flash Flooding Concerns Target Ohio Valley Thursday Night Through Friday as...
CINCINNATI, OH — A stationary frontal boundary setting up across the Ohio Valley late Thursday through Friday will trigger numerous rounds of heavy rain and elevated storm risks, with simulated rainfall totals showing widespread accumulations of 1 inch or more across the region and localized totals approaching 3 to 4 i
Court documents detail capture of ‘armed and dangerous’ man in Nicholasville
Court documents reveal that Snow fled from law enforcement after they attempted to stop a stolen vehicle he was driving.
School board hears public frustration over district finances and superintendent’s paid leave
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A handful of public commenters used their three minutes to address their frustration with the district’s finances. “If you do not have sincere change in leadership the same thing occurs time and time again which is the definition of insanity,” one commenter said. Many...
Fayette County superintendent’s status dominates June board meeting
After the closed session, Board Chair Tyler Murphy said members would not entertain a settlement with Liggins.
