Hundreds to gather for Thanksgiving dinner at Lexington Rescue Mission
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Rescue Mission will serve its 25th annual Thanksgiving dinner next week, expecting to feed more than 300 people. The nonprofit will open its doors on Wednesday, Nov. 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. for what many attendees consider their only family Thanksgiving dinner. The...
Kentucky town erases millions in medical debt for residents in groundbreaking deal
A Kentucky town this week became the first in the state to cancel millions of dollars in medical debt for more than 6,000 residents. Lexington Vice Mayor Dan Wu announced on Tuesday that over $12.6 million in medical debt has been erased for 6,484 people in Fayette County, following the lead of a growing number […]
Peak Deer Rut Timing Mapped by Region in Kentucky
Recent findings reveal the peak white-tailed deer rut timing varies significantly across Kentucky’s physiographic regions. This critical information is valuable for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts planning deer-related activities. By understanding regional peak rut dates, individuals can enhance their experiences...
Passenger said trip through Kentucky on Greyhound bus quickly turned violent
A routine work trip turned violent for Hozeah Hill early Thursday when a fellow bus passenger attacked him during a stop in Lexington.
Lexington city council narrowly reverses course on rezoning proposal for student apartments
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council narrowly voted Wednesday to reject a proposal that would rezone a block of historic homes to build student apartments.
Fayette Co. jury awards $5.3M in dog attack case against real estate company
A Fayette County jury has awarded $5.3 million to a woman who was attacked by dogs at a property owned by real estate company EasyKnock, finding the company 99% responsible for the incident.
Police: 1 man dead after shooting on Blazer Parkway in Lexington
Lexington Police are investigating after a man was shot on Blazer Parkway in Lexington Thursday evening.
Teen charged after allegedly calling in bomb threat at Lexington Universal Academy
A juvenile was charged after a bomb threat at Lexington Universal Academy.
4 Kentucky elementary schools qualify for Blue Ribbon honors
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four Kentucky elementary schools met the criteria to be named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, according to a release from the Kentucky Department of Education. They will be honored Dec. 4 at a Kentucky Board of Education meeting. The schools ordinarily...
1 charged, 1 hospitalized in Lexington after alleged Greyhound bus assault
A man was taken to a Lexington hospital on Thursday morning, and another man has been accused of assaulting him on a Greyhound bus after he allegedly threatened to attack someone on the next stop.
