Paris principal uses Heimlich maneuver to save choking child
According to the principal of Paris Elementary School, Lean Pickerill, things are typically pretty quiet. But on February 12, the day took a scary turn.
Chevy Chase neighbors push back on mental health facility proposal
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - An empty building in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood could soon have a new purpose, and not everyone is on board. ZLD Partners submitted an application to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government for a conditional use permit. The company is seeking to convert the property at 319 Duke...
This Humble Restaurant In Kentucky Has Fried Pickles So Good, They’re Worth A Road...
Not all heroes wear capes, and not all life-changing food experiences happen at fancy restaurants. Sometimes the best thing you’ll eat all year is fried pickles at a humble spot in Lexington called Windy Corner Market, and yes, they’re absolutely worth planning your weekend around. Let’s establish something...
House bill could alter discrimination complaint resolution in Kentucky
House Bill 468, which would update parts of Kentucky's Civil Rights Act, has passed the Kentucky House and now heads to the Senate, but some local civil rights leaders say it could limit their ability to enforce the law.
Emails show city leaders questioned snow treatment on Lexington mayor’s road after WKYT inquiry
Emails show city leaders questioned snow treatment on Lexington mayor’s road after WKYT inquiry.
Teen charged in fatal home invasion of 81-year-old appears in court as adult
A man accused of breaking into the home of an elderly man and killing him when he was 17 years old was arraigned on Thursday as an adult.
City of Lexington, Kentucky Settles Lawsuit for $1.2M After Woman’s Wrongful Arrest
A Lexington woman who was handcuffed and taken to the ground outside a local hospital has reached a $1.2 million settlement with the city. Linda Trapp’s March 10, 2022, trip to CHI St. Joseph East following a fall ended with her arrested for trespassing after Lexington Police said she resisted arrest. The arrest left...
Kentucky Weather Alert: Cold Rain Targets Louisville and Lexington March 11-17, 2026 as Milder...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisville, Kentucky – A stretch of chilly, soaking rain is shaping up across Kentucky ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, with daytime temperatures largely holding in the 40s and low 50s between March 11 and March...
FCPS board members don’t see eye to eye after no action taken on superintendent
After meeting multiple times to discuss Superintendent Demetrus Liggins and investigations into how Fayette County Public School finances were handled, the Fayette County Board of Education on Wednesday took no personnel action against Liggins. The school board met for just over an hour and a half in closed session...
Lafayette High School investigating teacher for ‘highly inappropriate and offensive language’
Lafayette High School is investigating a teacher for using "highly inappropriate and offensive language."

















