One hospitalized after crash involving motorcycle, Lexington officials say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A major Lexington road is shut down due to a serious crash involving a motorcycle. Officials with the Lexington Fire Department report that crews were dispatched at 2:46pm for the report of an accident. Crews arrived on scene to a vehicle vs motorcycle. One patient was...
Fayette schools’ enrollment declined by 830 students in a year. Several factors involved
Fayette County Public Schools had about 800 fewer students in March 2026 than March 2025, according to recent data shown to the school board from Steve Hill, director of pupil personnel. Enrollment data provided by the district shows there were 40,159 students enrolled, compared to 40,989 just one year ago. That drop-off in students is more than the student population for most FCPS...
Kentucky undercuts Indiana on recruiting trail as Mark Pope chases first commitment
Mark Pope is operating on a "recruit or die trying" basis, pushing Kentucky ahead of an opposing school in the ultra-competitive transfer portal.
Fayette School Board member files for reelection. Does law make him ineligible?
Fayette County Public Schools’ board chair Tyler Murphy filed for reelection Tuesday, the same day the General Assembly passed a bill that prohibits him from serving any longer. Murphy is a teacher in Boyle County Public Schools. Senate Bill 4, now law after legislators overrode a veto from Gov. Andy Beshear , says school board members in large school districts can not work full-time...
Born on This Day in 1978, the Country Singer Who Became a Superstar After...
On this day (April 15) in 1977, Chris Stapleton was born in Lexington, Kentucky. Over the last decade, he has become one of the biggest stars in country music. He started his time in Nashville as a songwriter before joining a bluegrass band and, later, a Southern rock band. However, he didn’t find success until starting his solo career. Since then, he has released...
When charter buses didn’t show up, Lexington 6th graders missed field trip
Edythe J. Hayes Middle School sixth graders didn’t get to go on their planned field trip Wednesday because they didn’t have enough charter buses show up to transport the students. Principal Phillip Hyde told parents in a letter that there was an “unfortunate situation” regarding Wednesday’s district coordinated Inspire Curiosity field trip. Due to a transportation issue, only three of the five charter buses...
Woman searching for owner of Vietnam-era photos found at local thrift store
In a panty hose package, found in a grab bag at an area thrift store, someone's memories have been waiting to be found.
Publix announces another new store coming to Central Kentucky. Here’s where
Surprise! Publix is expanding in Central Kentucky again. The Florida-based grocery chain, which is mounting a challenge to the regional dominance of Kroger , announced another new store will be opening. This one will be in Winchester, in Winchester Village at the northeast corner of Colby Road and Bypass Road. The 54,964-square-foot Publix Super Market also will have a next-door Publix...
Will Stein’s first spring game at Kentucky frustratingly won’t be aired on television
With the SEC Network opting out of the 11 AM spring game broadcast, Kroger Field is the only place to see Kentucky’s new-look roster before the fall.
Lexington police warn of surge in gun thefts from vehicles
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police say they are seeing an increase in reports of guns being stolen from vehicles. In just one month, 25 guns were stolen, with 17 of those guns being taken from unlocked vehicles. The trend prompted Lexington police to issue a public service announcement warning residents and explaining that it can be a catalyst for other crimes.
