Citation: Man arrested in Lexington stand-off at hotel has previous charges
Around 3:15 p.m., Lexington police responded to a barricaded subject call at the Comfort Inn, EconoLodge hotel area at 5527 Athens Boonesboro Road in southeastern Lexington.
Severe Winter Storm Affects Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky is experiencing a severe winter storm that has led to widespread power outages and road disruptions. Amid the crisis, residents are showcasing incredible community resilience as they come together to support one another. Governor Andy Beshear confirmed multiple weather-related fatalities and is...
This Down-Home BBQ Joint In Kentucky Has Smoked Brisket Locals Keep Talking About
Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come in the most unassuming packages, and Red State BBQ in Lexington, Kentucky, is living proof that barbecue brilliance doesn’t need fancy frills to make your taste buds stand up and salute. You know you’re in for something special when you pull up...
Local businesses turn a snowy parking lot into guessing game
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Business owners at Warehouse Block on National Avenue have moved the snow in their parking lot into a large pile and are offering a reward for who can guess when it will melt. They are offering over 500 dollars worth of prizes for the winner. Jeff...
After weeks out of the classroom, extended FCPS closure strains family routines
Two weeks after a winter storm hit the Bluegrass, many neighborhoods remain covered in ice and Fayette County Public Schools are still closed.
Lexington cheerleading team’s music didn’t play at nationals. The show went on.
When their music didn’t play at a national competition, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School’s cheerleading team proved that the show must go on. The Lexington squad got several shoutouts online for counting out its routine after a technical problem kept its music from playing when it took the floor at the UCA National...
Tennessee at Kentucky: Best bet and preview
Kentucky hosts No. 25 Tennessee at 8:30 tonight, with the winner staying within arm’s reach of the SEC leader. The Wildcats (16-7, 703) are receiving votes in the AP poll but haven’t been ranked since falling out of the Dec. 8 poll. They’re playing better of late, however. The Cats have won 7 of 8, a surge that...
1 man pronounced deceased in deadly Harrodsburg shooting
The Harrodsburg Police Department is investigating a shooting incident on Friday morning.
Kentucky Homeowner Safety Alert: Dead Birds, Snow Melt, and What to Know in Louisville...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisville, KY — As snow begins to melt across Kentucky, homeowners in areas such as Louisville and Lexington may notice unfamiliar objects emerging in yards, gardens and open spaces that were hidden...
Fatal Stabbing Raises Homicide Count in Lexington
The recent stabbing on Maywick View Lane has increased Lexington’s homicide count to at least five this year. Police are actively searching for the suspect involved in the death of 60-year-old Walter P. Barnes Jr. Investigators seek public assistance in identifying the suspect while the community engages in efforts...

















