Lexington police seeking information after shots fired at officers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Police Department is asking the public for information after shots were fired at officers. Officers were dispatched to the area of Deauville Drive and Creekside Court for a shots fired called on Thursday, June 18, around 4:18 a.m., according to the police department. While...
Arrested Frankfort PD officer now on unpaid leave, injured K-9 to find new home
Sgt. Ethan Cunningham turned himself into the Boone County Jail on June 12 after he was charged with felony official misconduct and misdemeanor animal cruelty.
Fire crews respond to scene at Lexington middle school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fire crews responded to a scene at a Lexington middle school on Wednesday. The Lexington Fire Department told WKYT that crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at Southern Middle School on Wilson Downing Road around 1:30 p.m. Crews determined that the issue was a...
Wanted Versailles man arrested with nearly 30 felony offenses
Washington County deputies arrested a Versailles man Tuesday who was wanted on seven warrants.
Case of woman charged in Richmond armed robbery sent to grand jury
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - A Richmond woman charged in an armed robbery that left several people with serious injuries had her case sent to the grand jury on Wednesday. Ariana Meriwether, 25, is charged with the following:. Attempted murder. Attempted robbery (first degree) Burglary (first-degree) Assault (second-degree) K
Fayette County Schools superintendent to be investigated for misconduct
After a week of turmoil for FCPS following Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' placement on administrative leave, questions continue to swirl about the investigation into allegations of misconduct.
Versailles man arrested after discovery of several warrants, police say
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Police say they arrested a man after a traffic stop revealed he had many active warrants for his arrest. According to officials, 49-year-old Roney McKinney was driving when a Washington County deputy pulled him over. The deputy found that McKinney had seven warrants in Woodford County.
Clark County Animal Shelter searching for missing pig
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is searching for a missing pig. According to the shelter, the pig went missing from Crowe Ridge Road on Tuesday, June 16. The shelter encouraged people to share the information, and said the pig is very loved and missed.
Kentucky police chiefs working on building trust with immigrant communities
Kentucky police chiefs told state lawmakers that immigrants are avoiding calling 911 out of fear that contact with police could lead to questions about their legal status, detention, or deportation.
New Mexican-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant coming to Lexington
A new-to-Lexington breakfast and brunch chain inspired by Mexican cuisine is coming to Lexington. Con Huevos is planning to open its first location outside Louisville this fall in the Hamburg area on Pleasant Ridge Road, according to an announcement. A specific address has not yet been released. The restaurant owned by

















