Lexington KY

A motorcyclist from Lexington has died from injuries sustained in a collision with a van Thursday morning, according to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. The crash happened around 8:15 a.m. Thursday on Winchester Road and Loudon Avenue. Lexington police Lt. Steven Wiggins said a van and motorcycle collided, sending the motorcyclist to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. The motorcyclist later died at...

Lexington is among the top 10 U.S. cities for the greatest increase in rent by percentage over the last year, according to a new report. The March 26 analysis from financial website SmartAsset, “ Where Rent Increased and Decreased Most – 2026 Study ” found San Francisco had the greatest increase in rent, and Lexington came in at No. 6., while Austin, Texas, had the greatest decrease...

What began as a step toward recovery ended in tragedy for a Lexington father of two who reportedly died days after checking into a luxury rehab center in California.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington emergency crews responded to a small plane that went down Thursday afternoon. The Lexington Fire Department says crews responded for an Aircraft Alert in a field near Blue Grass Airport. Officials say a prop plane with two passengers on board made an emergency landing. Amy...

It has been a hot topic in one Lexington neighborhood: whether to welcome a mental health facility.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person was injured following a crash this morning on Winchester Road. Lexington police says the crash involved a van and a motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle is facing life-threatening injuries. The Lexington Collision Reconstruction Unit is investigating. Part of Winchester Road was shut down...

Every town, community or state loves to recognize their heroes — the people whose noteworthy pursuits make their identities and accomplishments known far beyond the reaches of home. And why not? One of the more positive aspects of celebrity status is the privilege of serving as an ambassador of sorts from the region such popularity stems from. At times, though, those boundaries get blurred. Take...

Mark Pope finally lit the fuse for this year's transfer portal class, landing an ideal point guard for Kentucky's offense.

City leaders in Lexington are moving forward with plans to redesign a busy stretch of New Circle Road, with construction still a few years away.

A controversial study to determine the location of a much-needed sewage pump station found its current spot near Dunbar High School would be the cheapest and most cost-effective option, documents released Tuesday show. To keep and expand the current pump station, which suffers from frequent overflows, at Mint Lane on property owned by the Fayette County Public Schools system would cost roughly...