Lexington considering ‘cock-a-doodle-don’ts’ for roosters
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington-Fayette County Council is considering limiting rooster ownership. An ordinance approved by the council Tuesday night would, if passed, limit households in urban service areas to one rooster. “The purpose of the change of the amendments is to help with the noise complaints, the...
Sheriff Ernie Kelty Receives Commendation
Jim Stinnett of the Col. James Harrod Chapter Sons of the American Revolution presented Sheriff Ernie Kelty with the Law Enforcement Commendation on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Mercer County Fiscal Court. Stinnett said Kelty deserved the commendation because, during his nearly half century in law enforcement, he has...
One person shot, business hit by bullets in early morning Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Police Department is investigating after an early morning shooting in downtown Lexington. Police say they were called to the 300 block of West Short Street around 2 a.m. Friday. They say a man was shot. He was taken to the hospital to be treated...
Motorcyclist killed in crash near Richmond Buc-ees, police say
Traffic lights near the entrance of Buc-ees just north of Richmond are out, and the road has been closed as first responders make their way to the scene of a crash.
Fulton Road opens as neighbors express concerns, consider legal action
As the city of Winchester completed its Fulton Road project to connect these neighborhoods to the city’s bypass, some living nearby are not happy with any part of the process.
UK campus shooting hoax has students on edge
UK officials said just after noon, law enforcement responded to a report of a shooter near the William T. Young Library.
Man charged with burglary, criminal mischief
The 26-year-old originally from Lexington now lives in Laurel County. Weekday broadcast of WYMT Mountain News This Morning, 6 a.m. Hour.
Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez Released in Teen Death Investigation
Jesus Reyes-Rodriguez, 48, has been removed from electronic monitoring after being charged with tampering with evidence related to the deaths of two teenagers. His release follows an indictment issue, as he was not formally indicted within the required timeframe. Reyes-Rodriguez is connected to the case through his...
New Circle was almost ‘Municipal Midriff,’ see the 70-year history of the road
Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by Liz Carey, all are notable moments in the city’s history — some funny, some sad, others heartbreaking or celebratory,...
Chip Trayanum is coming back to Lexington, and he wants revenge
He arrived at Kentucky with high hopes and left in silence. Now, Chip Trayanum is back at Kroger Field with Toledo, and he has a major point to prove to his former team.
