Lexington KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Two people were arrested after the Lexington Police Department responded to an assault on Laredo Drive. Officers were dispatched to the scene around 9 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 2, where they said they found one victim with non-life threatening injuries from a knife. The victim was...

A peaceful stroll along the scenic River Palisades in Kentucky was all the woman expected. She looked forward to fresh air and quiet views, nothing more. But as she walked, her attention was suddenly caught by something out of place. A slight motion on the cliffside, accompanied by faint cries, made her stop in her...

Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison has identified the woman found dead in a Richmond parking lot on Monday morning as 69-year old Brenda Duerson.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Police say it was just after 7:40 pm when a woman’s car was shot at Sunday night on Centre Parkway near Olympia Road. Police are still looking for anyone involved and seeking any information from the public. Eighth district council member, Amy Beasley, said...

As resident frustration builds over icy sidewalks and unplowed neighborhood streets more than week after Winter Storm Fern, a candidate for Lexington’s highest office says the city’s response is a failure. Raquel Carter, CEO of Guide Realty and candidate in the 2026 mayoral race , said Monday a new plan to combat...

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) has launched an investigation into a fatal officer-involved shooting that took place Saturday evening in Franklin County. The Incident. According to KSP, the incident occurred on Saturday, January 31, 2026, around 5:51 p.m. EST....

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools students will miss their seventh consecutive day of classes Tuesday as winter weather continues to impact the district more than a week after the initial storm. Tuesday will mark the district’s sixth snow day this school year. The district has also used...

Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison tells WBON-TV9 a female was discovered deceased early Monday morning in the parking lot of Pebblecreek Crossing Elderly Apartments on Big Hill Avenue in Richmond. The woman may have slipped between 2 vehicles last night and was undiscovered until just after 7 this morning,...

In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. As Lexington’s crews mobilized over the weekend to plow streets covered in snow and ice from Winter Storm Fern, city officials offered...

As of February 2026, Kentucky’s medical cannabis market is small but growing, with six dispensaries operating or planning to open throughout the state. As a result of a strictly regulated rollout in a relatively new industry, limited availability is currently the norm. However, there are now dispensaries in both...