Lexington KY

Sophia Rosing, the former University of Kentucky student who was sentenced in October 2024 for assaulting a Black woman on campus, was released early from her year-long sentence.

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers said an anonymous tip led to a search on Saron Drive, where investigators reportedly found over 75 grams of illegal drugs, and two people were charged with alleged cocaine trafficking and meth possession.

We know how brutal these summer temperatures can be, but imagine facing them with a fur coat and no way to escape the heat.

Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball has asked the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) to share information about “a significant number” of denials under Medicaid’s Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBW). Ball sent a letter to the cabinet asking for more information on Tuesday, saying “these denials have raised...

A 51-year-old man, Steven Allen Hockensmith, was arrested after breaching security at Blue Grass Airport by driving his car onto an active runway. The incident involved driving through a fence and damaging airport property, including a golf cart. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but Hockensmith now faces...

Investigators are still trying to find the shooter after a man was shot and killed on East Fourth Street in the summer of 2018.

Lexington has activated Phase One of its Extreme Heat Plan, opening cooling centers throughout the city to help residents escape dangerous temperatures.

A pharmaceutical company is expanding in Lexington’s Coldstream Research Campus by putting $80 million toward additional square footage that will support 45 new jobs and build on existing partnerships with the University of Kentucky, the city, and the chamber of commerce. Piramal Pharma is building another...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The extreme summer weather is beating down on the Bluegrass, and while many Kentuckians work to stay cool, officials say the heat poses a serious danger to those experiencing homelessness. “Heat stroke can happen very quickly,” said Ginny Ramsey, director and co-founder...

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,...