Lexington KY

The drop in violent crime reflects a -13.0% decrease in murders and a -7.2% decrease in assaults. In property crimes, breaking-and-entering fell by -20.5% and arson by -28.6%. Property crime was also down. Breaking-and-entering fell by -20.5% and arson by -28.6%. Not all crimes reflected the same downward trend....

A devastating house fire on Woodhill Drive in Lexington resulted in the loss of three dogs and displaced two adult residents. Firefighters responded promptly, encountering visible flames and working to extinguish the blaze. The fire caused extensive damage, and an investigation is underway to determine its cause. The...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man was sentenced for a 2023 homicide on Friday. Luquan Hayes, 28, was sentenced to 10 years in the death of 34-year-old Devon Dockery Jr. Police say Dockery was found shot inside a car at East Fifth Street and Pemberton Street on December 27, 2023. Hayes was identified as the...

A Grammy-winning country superstar is coming to the Queen City this summer. Chris Stapleton , an 11-time Grammy winner from Staffordsville, Kentucky, will perform at Paycor Stadium on Aug. 1, as part of his All-American Road Show Tour, the singer announced Jan. 8. Singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson and Allen Stone, an...

Health officials are seeing an earlier rise in flu cases in central Kentucky, with some people being seriously ill, and the best protection against the flu is vaccination, though it is not always 100% protective.

The Lexington Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating 29-year-old Josef McLean, wanted for probation violation and third-degree sexual abuse. Authorities are emphasizing the vital role of community involvement in this case. Residents are encouraged to report any information regarding McLean’s...

A search is underway by the Georgetown Police Department as officers investigate two related robberies that were reported to have been carried out by the same man within a half-hour period on Thursday.

Celiac.com 01/09/2026 - A recent lawsuit filed against Olive Garden has sparked national attention and renewed concerns around how restaurants handle gluten-free requests. The case centers on a Kentucky man with celiac disease who says he suffered serious injuries after being served a full-gluten meal despite clearly...

The serial killer responsible for the March 1998 murders of a mother and daughter in Portageville, Missouri, killed another woman in Kentucky that same year.

FCPS Superintendent Liggins participates in news conference as finalist for national superintendent of the year.