Nicholasville sanitation worker helps injured woman after icy fall
What began as a normal workday for a sanitation worker who had only been on the job for less than a year quickly turned into an emergency response on a Nicholasville street Wednesday afternoon.
PepsiCo’s Price Reductions Indicate Shift in Strategy
PepsiCo has recently announced significant price reductions of up to 15% on key snack brands like Lay’s and Doritos, aiming to combat declining consumer demand. Additionally, they plan to streamline product offerings by eliminating nearly 20% of their portfolio to focus on more profitable lines. The company is also...
Jessamine County wastewater employees rescue trapped doe in water tank
Employees from the West Hickman Wastewater Treatment Plant in Jessamine County found a doe trapped in one of the water tanks and, with the help of Grit & Grace Farm & Wildlife Rehabilitation, Inc., were able to safely release her back into the wild.
More snow forecast Friday in Kentucky. Here is where and when it could fall
Kentucky is forecast to get another round of winter weather Friday, according to the National Weather Service. A band of precipitation is expected to sweep through the commonwealth Friday ahead of a cold front. The NWS said the band should produce rain showers, wintry mix or snow along the snowstorm’s path. Western...
Beshear blasts Lexington’s winter storm cleanup efforts as ‘unacceptable’
A new critic weighed in Thursday on Lexington’s slow Winter Storm Fern clean up — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, who called conditions in Lexington “unacceptable.” At the tail end of his weekly Team Kentucky update Feb. 5, Beshear said state crews offered to help with the city’s response but were told “our help wasn’t...
Traffic Collision on I-75 South Near North Split Results in Injuries
A traffic collision occurred on I-75 South near mile marker 118, close to the North Split in Lexington, KY. The incident happened on February 2 and resulted in injuries. Emergency responders quickly arrived on the scene to assist those affected, and traffic was impacted during the response and cleanup efforts. The...
Will Fayette schools be out for an 8th straight day? Decision may come in...
Fayette County Public Schools leaders plan to decide by 5 a.m. Wednesday about whether to have in-person school on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Tuesday’s classes were canceled, as were afternoon and evening activities due to ongoing weather and road conditions. FCPS has had seven straight school days without in-person classes....
US 60 at MM 12 near the Blue Grass Parkway closed due to collision
US 60 southbound (eastbound) near the Blue Grass Parkway in Woodford County is blocked due to a collision, KYTC reports. The agency is advising that the roadway could be closed for at least 4 hours.
Lexington Distillery Faces Foreclosure Amid Financial Strain
A famed whiskey distillery in Lexington is at risk of foreclosure due to significant loan defaults. A local financial institution is weighing legal actions to recover assets, reflecting broader financial woes within Kentucky’s whiskey industry. Increased competition and shifting consumer preferences contribute to the...
Part of US 60 shut down due to crash
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT is following a traffic alert on US 60 in Woodford County. According to Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 7, all eastbound lanes are blocked just past the Bluegrass Parkway due to a crash with injuries.. The lane are expected to be closed for around four...
