Kentucky State Police search for escaped inmate in Madison County
The Kentucky State Police are searching for an inmate who walked away from the Bluegrass Career and Development Center on Friday night in Madison County.
Heartbreak in Nashville: Kentucky battles no. 1 Nebraska before falling in five-set thriller
Kentucky volleyball was on the verge of a historic upset over No. 1 Nebraska after taking a 2-0 lead, but momentum shifts and costly errors led to a painful reverse-sweep loss in Nashville.
Fayette County School Board Pulls Back on Tax Proposal Amid Budget Woes
The Fayette County School Board has retracted its plan to raise the occupational licensing tax due to public opposition and concerns from local business leaders. The decision follows whistleblower allegations regarding budget mismanagement, as the district’s financial status comes under increased scrutiny. With a...
Emails show FCPS superintendent scolded board member over budget concerns months before crisis
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Months before Fayette County Public Schools faced a multimillion-dollar shortfall, Superintendent Demetrus Liggins told a school board member there was no cause for concern — while also scolding her for speaking with district staff about budget questions — even as questions circulated about...
One quarter in, fans are already fed up with Bush Hamdan 2.0
After a safety on a questionable play call from the end zone, Kentucky fans erupted online, declaring they are already over Year 2 of Offensive Coordinator Bush Hamdan.
Lexington’s Culinary Scene Transformed with New Eateries
In a vibrant evolution of its culinary landscape, Lexington, Kentucky, has welcomed numerous new eateries in 2025, including expansions of beloved restaurants and the debut of exciting new concepts. A local Mexican restaurant has opened its fourth location, while Buffalo Trace Distillery undergoes expansion. The city...
Kentucky woman born without limbs learning to drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKRC/WYMT/CNN Newsource) - Elizabeth Billings, a 26-year-old Lexington native born without limbs, was determined to achieve her latest goal: driving a car. Despite her disability, Billings has worn prosthetic legs since she was one year old and lives life to the fullest. "My dad or my mom, they...
Opinion: Lexington’s watchdogs were ignored — until the power brokers lost patience
For years, the Lexington Times has raised alarms about Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins — and for years, our reporting was dismissed, mocked, or ignored. In 2022, we obtained a report detailing troubling behavior tied to Liggins and his husband during their time in Texas, a matter...
Stoops wanted to “change the narrative.” His post-game comments tell a familiar story
After a sloppy 24-16 win over Toledo, Mark Stoops' post-game comments focused on self-inflicted wounds, ball security, and the need for the team to get much better.
Crime intelligence training aims to address gun violence in Kentucky
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is partnering with local agencies across the state of Kentucky to help where they can.
