Missing purchase orders, overspending. FCPS ramps up oversight, tightens controls
Fayette County officials said Wednesday they have discovered school employees were sometimes buying things without purchase orders and racking up charges on school-issued credit cards without prior approval. Acting Executive Director of Finance Amy Smith told the Fayette County School Board Finance and Accountability C
At least 4 Nicholasville buildings damaged by heavy rain, emergency officials say
At least four Nicholasville structures were reportedly damaged by Thursday's weather event, including a roof collapse at Ollie's.
Todd County EM Director Addresses Mistaken Emergency Notifications
You may have been startled by emergency alert text messages and phone calls warning of severe flooding on Thursday morning. According to Todd County Emergency Management Director Ash Groves, several people received the automated alerts regarding active flooding in Clark County, Kentucky. Officials confirmed that these
Change of leadership at Salvation Army of Richmond
The Salvation Army of Richmond announced today a change in local leadership as Captains Kevin and Wendy Justice prepare to conclude seven years of ministry and service in Richmond and receive new appointments in Wheeling, West Virginia. Effective Monday, June 22, Lieutenants Josh and Stephanie Brice will assume leaders
Mother, her boyfriend plead guilty to manslaughter in death of 20-month-old
A Fayette County mother and her boyfriend have each pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and first-degree criminal abuse in connection with the July 2024 death of 20-month-old Joshua Bowen.
Richmond, KY Man Richmond, KY Man Arrested for DUI, Drugs After Traffic Stop in...
LONDON, Ky. — A Richmond man was arrested Monday night after deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle observed weaving on the Hal Rogers Parkway in Laurel County. Laurel County Sheriff John Root said Deputy Anthony Wagers, Deputy Daniel Reed and Deputy Arnold Arnett arrested Jason S. Wyrick, 52, of Richmond, at a
Lexington preparing for 10-day celebration of Black food and culture
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington is getting ready for a 10-day celebration of Black food and culture tied to Juneteenth. SoulFeast Week runs June 18 through 28, a series of events focused on culture, cuisine and community. Founded in 2020 by twin siblings Martina and Marcellus...
Former Kentucky target Rob Wright just absolved Mark Pope of his apparent whiff
While Rob Wright was seen at first as a recruiting whiff, Mark Pope and Kentucky may have had an excuse for the miss all along.
Lexington church seeks to demolish several long-vacant downtown buildings
Demolition permits have been filed for three downtown Lexington buildings in a long-vacant block. Calvary Baptist Church has requested demolition permits for the buildings at 212 and 216 South Limestone, as well as 240 Rodes Ave. The buildings on Limestone have been vacant for most of the 2020s. One was home to Hanna’s
Flood conditions impact roads, power across central, northern Kentucky: What we know
Heavy rain and flash flooding conditions have impacted infrastructure and electricity across the state early Thursday morning.

















