Keeneland looks for employees ahead of 2025 Fall Meet
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keeneland's Hiring Center is now open ahead of the 2025 Fall Meet, set for Oct. 3-25. The track is looking to fill positions in Concessions, Culinary, Dining, Guest Services, Parking, Retail and Security, among other areas. Those interested may apply online. Most positions are entry level...
Active shooter hoax reported near University of Kentucky’s William T. Young Library
Multiple police units in Lexington responded to an active shooter report that proved to be a hoax Tuesday afternoon near the William T. Young Library on campus.
Clark County, KY Stabbing Suspect Captured
WINCHESTER, KY (August 24, 2025) - Stabbing suspect Jon Southern has been captured. Southern was taken into custody on Sunday, August 24, 2025. at 8:30 PM by the Winchester Police Department. Mr. Southern will be lodged in the Clark County Detention Center on charges of Assault, 1st degree. All suspects...
Lexington history: How Lyman Johnson fought to desegregate Kentucky’s colleges
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,...
Lexington police officer wins gold at World Police and Fire Games
A Lexington police officer brought home gold from the 2025 World Police and Fire Games, marking his first-ever participation in the international competition known as the "Games of Heroes."
2 arrested in connection with burglary at Ky. distillery
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Two people were arrested in connection with a burglary at Castle and Key Distillery in Woodford County. Justin Link and Gabriel Rinier, both of Cincinnati, Ohio, were arrested early on sunday morning. According to court documents, Link and Rinier entered the distillery through a window,...
Court documents allege Winchester stabbing broke out after ex-husband confrontation
A criminal complaint noted that the victim told police he'd recieved information that his ex-wife was walking with Southern near Jefferson Street and set out to confront them.
Get free or discounted Uber rides when you sign up for Wildcab Vouchers
LEXINGTON, KY (Aug. 26, 2025) – Get free or discounted Uber rides this semester. University of Kentucky students are eligible to participate in the free Wildcab Vouchers program, made possible by a partnership between UK Transportation Services, the UK Student Government Association and Uber. Wildcab Vouchers...
Lexington leaders, educators offer support to residents after recent violence
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington community members brought resources right to their neighbors' doorsteps along with ONE Lexington, the city's young adult gun violence prevention group. The street outreach came after a shooting in a residential area last week. For longtime educator and mother Kayla Hill-Gilvin, her...
University of Kentucky receives false active shooter report
The University of Kentucky detailed on Tuesday that campus police and Lexington police responded to a "false report about an active shooter" near William T. Young Library.
