Lexington KY

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - One person is dead following a single-vehicle crash Saturday night. Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison says the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. near mile marker 91 northbound on I-75 in Madison County. Cornelison identified the person killed as 31-year-old Jafar Shakur Gresham, from...

As the Super Bowl nears, local businesses in Lexington, Kentucky are strategizing ways to advertise during the event without facing the hefty costs of national commercials, which can soar to $8 million for a 30-second spot. They are exploring regional advertising options and alternative marketing strategies to engage...

Central Kentucky residents are invited to enjoy a thrilling weekend filled with events, including a Chocolate Stroll in Frankfort, an art exhibit showcasing local talent in Lexington, and the Broadway musical ‘Hadestown’ at the Lexington Opera House. These community-driven events promote local entrepreneurship,...

Hadestown has been on Broadway since 2019 where it was (and still is) a massive success. The show has since toured the country, and now its second national tour is making its way to the smaller markets. The show was written by Anais Mitchell, and tells the love stories of...

If you’re feeling fed up with the intractable snow, ice and cold temperatures that have gripped Lexington for weeks now, a forecaster from the National Weather Service has some bad news. “Winter is not done by a long shot,” Mark Jarvis, a meteorologist with the agency’s Louisville station told the Herald-Leader...

A tragic shooting occurred early Friday morning in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, resulting in the death of 36-year-old Daniel Hyatt. Local police responded to a 911 call shortly after 5 a.m. Upon their arrival, they found Hyatt with a gunshot wound. Despite attempts to save his life, he was pronounced dead on the scene....

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — It’s time to pick the Home Team Play of the Week. Watch the plays in the video above and then vote below! The Feb. 6 Home Team Plays of the Week features athletes from Paul Laurence Dunbar, Danville, and Great Crossing. Tune in to Home Team Friday Nights every Friday at […]

In the heart of Lexington, Kentucky, there’s a treasure trove that’s redefining the secondhand shopping experience. Uptown Cheapskate isn’t your grandmother’s thrift store – it’s a fashion-forward paradise where budget-conscious style hunters flock for designer finds without the designer price tags. Remember that...

Winter storm-related maintenance problems at Fayette County Public Schools buildings are not preventing the district from having in-person classes, district officials told the Herald-Leader Friday. The school district has not held in-person classes for the last 10 school days in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern,...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Get ready for a weather roller coaster this week across Central and Eastern Kentucky. We’re starting chilly, warming up nicely through Friday, then rain and cooler air move back in by the weekend. Enjoy the Mild Days Ahead. Sunday kicks off with chilly highs in...