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.
New contender for best pizza in Lexington? Details on where, when you can try...
A restaurant that has a huge following in the South — especially among those in horse racing — will be coming to Lexington. Deluca’s Pizza , staple of the racing scene around Oaklawn in Hot Springs, Ark., since 2013, has drawn crowds for years for its brick-oven pizza. Now, owner Anthony Valinoti is opening a location
This Unassuming Kentucky Restaurant Serves The Best Seafood You’ll Ever Taste
The best seafood in Kentucky doesn’t come with an ocean view, but Charlie’s Seafood & Carry-Out Restaurant in Lexington serves up coastal flavors that’ll make you forget geography exists. This place has been quietly perfecting fried seafood while the rest of the world was looking elsewhere. Let...
Georgetown man facing attempted murder charge following shooting incident
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - A Georgetown man is facing charges after a shooting incident at an apartment. Marion Boykin, 18, was arrested Tuesday, June 16, and charged with attempted murder, first-degree attempted robbery and first-degree criminal mischief, according to an arrest citation. The Georgetown News Graphic repo
UK Chandler Hospital completes first robotic kidney transplant in 4-state region
Surgeons at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital have successfully completed a kidney transplant using robotic technology.
Toyota Kentucky celebrates RAV4 hybrid start, $900M paint plant
The company announced the start of production for the all-new RAV-4 hybrid and broke ground on a new 900-million-dollar advanced paint facility.
Man allegedly robs Lexington gas station twice in just over a week
Lexington police have arrested Jonathan Parker, 31, in connection with two robberies at a BP gas station in June.
Berea man arrested for indecent exposure, public intoxication
On Saturday morning, Richmond Police responded to the Caperton Drive area near the Eastern Bypass to investigate reports of a man witnesses say was inappropriately touching himself near a busy roadway. Initial reports of the male subject, later identified as Bobby Samples of Berea, claim that he appeared to be...
Interim FCPS superintendent to deliver report at monthly action meeting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Interim Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford is set to deliver the superintendent’s report during a Board of Education meeting. The Monday, June 22, meeting is the first meeting since the June 10 when Dr. Demetrus Liggins was placed on administrative leave. Bradford...
