Attorney: New texts show FCPS budget director falsely placed on leave
The attorney for the whistleblower Fayette County Public Schools budget director sent newly released texts to an investigator Wednesday saying they point to “a systemic cover-up” and show that Ann Sampson-Grimes was placed on leave based on a “false narrative” by other employees. Attorney Brandon Voelker on Wednesday...
Woman details friend’s relationship with Epperson before fatal overdose
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The friend of an alleged victim in the Fayette County case involving Brian Epperson is speaking out about the woman’s death and their relationship. April Stamper said Hilory Davis was in a relationship with Epperson before Davis died on November 7, 2024, at a Lexington hotel. A toxicology...
No injuries reported in massive Lexington house fire on Grassland Park
Lexington fire units are responding to a house fire in the Grassland Park area on Thursday afternoon.
Lawsuit accuses KY school bus driver of using phone when hitting, killing child
A little more than a year ago, 15-year-old McKenna Letcher was hit and killed by a Clark County school bus while crossing the road. McKenna’s mother, in a lawsuit filed last fall, makes several accusations against the bus driver. The most serious accusation is that the bus driver, Paul Hollon, was streaming videos on...
Family seeks justice after Army veteran killed in Lexington hit-and-run
A Lexington family is searching for answers after a U.S. Army veteran was hit and killed along Versailles Road last month around 1 a.m.
Six Men Indicted in Targeted Assassination of Federal Witness
Six men were indicted for their alleged involvement in the targeted assassination of federal witness Kristopher Lewis, who was murdered in September 2023. The individuals, connected to the Hot Boyz gang, are accused of orchestrating the hit due to Lewis’s cooperation with law enforcement. Prosecutors assert that his...
First new park in 25 years opens in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – Lexington Parks & Recreation, Mayor Linda Gorton, council members and families were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that officially opened Cardinal Run Park North. “Cardinal Run Park North is the first large, regional park our community has opened in more than 25 years,” said...
Parents push to shut down motel near Paris Elementary School
Paris Elementary is supposed to be a safe place for kids to learn and grow, but what's happening just steps away has parents worried about their kids' safety.
Witnesses say rapper was ‘chasing cars,’ dancing on Kentucky highway: police
It was all part of a music video, according to the rapper.
Closure of La Unica Mexican Grocery in Cardinal Valley
La Unica Mexican Grocery, a cherished store in Cardinal Valley for 35 years, will close due to lease expiration. Owner Juan Esparza and his family face the emotional challenge of closing a business that has built strong community ties. The closure represents a significant loss for customers who have developed...
