1 reportedly arrested, multiple people hurt in overnight Lexington intersection crash
One person was reportedly arrested, and multiple people were hurt in the early hours of Thursday morning in a crash at a Lexington intersection.
Armed, dangerous suspect sought in Nicholasville
The Nicholasville Police Department is searching for a man who they said is armed and dangerous.
Juneteenth events across Lexington highlight culture, music and local businesses
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington will mark Juneteenth with events throughout the weekend. Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. The Lexington Lyric Theatre, once a venue for Black performers on the Chitlin' Circuit in the 1940s, is now an interactive cultural...
Georgetown Police Department recovers thousands for victims of online scam
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WKYT) - Police say they recovered tens of thousands of dollars from an online scam operation. More than $80,000 was recovered for multiple victims across six states according to officials. Police report an investigation coordinated with federal law enforcement and financial institutions recovered a lar
Team Coverage: Severe weather sweeps across Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Severe weather across the Commonwealth has led to downed trees, traffic impacts and thousands of power outages. Extensive coverage will be available on air and on WKYT+, where people can stay updated on the latest storm threats and impacts. Franklin County Damage. A house fire was...
Lexington officers shot at while investigating neighborhood, police report
Officials with the Lexington Police Department said that officers responding to reports of a shooting early Thursday morning in a local neighborhood had been shot at.
Richmond firefighters rescue 5 residents from flooded mobile home park
Richmond Fire Chief Patrick Tudor said water across Bradbury Pointe Mobile Home Park reached two to three feet in depth and was reaching the ground areas under some mobile homes.
Lightning strike sparks house fire in Franklin County
The Franklin County Fire Department is reminding the public to always have an emergency plan after a lightning strike set a home in flames.
Madison County family saves home from fire
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Quick thinking by a Madison County family saved their home on Thursday. According to the Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department, the motor for a grinder used to make chocolate nibs caught fire; thankfully, the window and door to the room were closed, limiting the fire’s oxygen supply and keepin
Second bear sighting reported in Bourbon County
BOURBON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A second bear sighting has taken place in Bourbon County this week, according to the sheriff’s office. A video shared by the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office showed a black bear leaving a porch at a residence in the Townsend Valley and Russell Cave roads area.
