Sazerac Moves on Shuttered Kentucky Distillery
The bourbon world is buzzing after spirits giant Sazerac quietly maneuvered to take control of Garrard County Distilling Co., a high-profile Kentucky distillery that never really got off the ground b
Yaxel Lendeborg’s comments expose Kentucky’s recruiting problem isn’t JMI
Michigan's Yaxel Lendeborg turns the recruiting world upside down by confirming Kentucky's recruiting problem isn't JMI.
New Lexington Two Keys location has no city-issued permits. Did work begin anyway?
In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Lexington city officials and neighbors of a new location of the storied Two Keys Tavern are at odds over plans for the new South Upper...
‘Violent outbursts of snow’ in Lexington cause traffic issues. Were roads treated?
After 152 collisions and a Fayette County Public Schools closure — which was announced after some students were already in school buildings — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton urged drivers to take caution on city roadways. Gorton said in a press statement around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday that low early morning temperatures and...
Lexington police respond to multiple crashes due to weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police say the snowfall and low temperatures are leading to traffic hazards. The traffic ticker said the inner loop of Man o’ War Boulevard at Palumbo Drive is shut down. I-75N near mile marker 107 is shut down due to jackknifed semi-trucks, according to...
Jessamine County Schools defends decision to not call off amid winter weather conditions
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Jessamine County Schools is defending its decision to hold classes Tuesday amid winter weather conditions. In a statement to families, Superintendent Sara Crum said the district assessed roads at 5:30 a.m. and found them safe for travel. At that time, officials said they did not anticipate...
Lexington apartment owner pays reduced fine for fatal leak
The owner of a Lexington apartment complex where a fatal gas leak occurred last summer has agreed to pay a reduced fine to the city more than eight months after the building was condemned.
Teachers stuck on roads, kids already at school after late FCPS decision for NTI...
Teachers were stuck on icy roads and students arrived at school to find in-person classes cancelled Tuesday when Fayette County Public Schools made a late decision to have a non-traditional instruction day. Initially, district officials called a two-hour delay . But around 7:30 a.m., with road conditions not...
Lexington Police resumes minor crash reports after high call volume impact
The Lexington Police Department is temporarily suspending the taking of reports for minor, non-injury collisions due to high call volume in Fayette County.
Connections Of Oaklawn Winner Exosome ‘Leaning Towards’ Arkansas Derby
NBS Stable’s Exosome will be nominated to the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) on April 4 at Aqueduct Racetrack, but is more likely to return to the site of his last-out optional-claiming win at Oaklawn Park for the $1.5-million Arkansas Derby (G1) on March 28, according to trainer Kelsey Danner.
