Man charged with murder in toddler’s fentanyl overdose death appears in court
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man charged with murder in connection to the overdose death of an 18-month-old nearly four years ago appeared in court Friday after initially refusing to attend his scheduled arraignment. Ka’Darrius Warren was brought to Fayette District Court by officers for his preliminary...
Mark Pope provides BBN the slightest glimmer of hope with latest Kam Williams injury...
Kam Williams has missed five games with a broken foot and while his return is far from imminent, Mark Pope won't close the door.
Jury finds Pidgorodetskiy guilty of assaulting officer
Editor's note: The Advocate covered the trial and will have more coverage next week. From Commonwealth Attorney Ashton Mckenzie's office:. On February 11, 2026, Nikolay Pidgorodetskiy, 54, of Mt. Sterling was found guilty by a Montgomery County Jury of the following:. Assault 3rd Degree - Police Officer. The jury...
Lexington animal hoarding case results in 17 rescues, successful adoptions
Two people have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty charges after 28 animals were found living in squalid conditions at a Greenleaf Drive home in September.
Flu B and stomach bug hit Kentucky as respiratory illnesses peak
With winter weather keeping many indoors, health officials across Kentucky are reporting a surge in respiratory illnesses and gastrointestinal infections.
Lexmark confirms layoffs in Lexington. Officials won’t say how many people let go
Lexmark officials confirmed Friday they have begun a round of layoffs at the Lexington printing and imaging company. Officials declined to say how many Lexmark staff have been let go. Xerox purchased Lexmark in July 2025 for $1.5 billion. The legacy printing and imaging companies said at the time the two operations...
Watch: Swimming deer rescued from tank at Kentucky wastewater plant
Workers at a wastewater treatment plant in Kentucky sprang into action to rescue a deer that went for a late-night swim in a clarifying tank.
Cincinnati man guilty of federal charges for dealing fentanyl in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) - A Cincinnati man was convicted Thursday of possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl analogue and fentanyl. Fentanyl analogs are altered versions of fentanyl. The jury took just two hours to convict Daquan Gatling, 32 on Thursday. Gatling crashed a vehicle into a utility pole in...
Lexington church hosts community ‘pray for peace’ service
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Church leaders are hoping bringing the community together in prayer will help people navigate through challenging times. Christ Church Cathedral hosted a community prayer service Wednesday evening. Inside the cathedral, people sat and listened and prayed for better days ahead. “I think our...
Valley View Ferry closes due to high Kentucky River water levels
Officials said by Wednesday afternoon that the portion of the Kentucky River that the ferry crossed was "being unpredictable."

















