Lexington woman accused of smuggling drugs into Martin County prison in child’s pocket
INEZ, Ky. — A Lexington woman has been indicted in Martin County after being accused of smuggling drugs into the federal prison during visiting hours by hiding them in her 10-year-old daughter’s pocket. Shakaree Carter, 35, is charged with unlawful transaction with a minor, promoting contraband and possession...
Historic church near downtown Lexington to close after 110 years
After 110 years, a historic church near downtown Lexington is closing its doors. Cramer & Hanover Church of Christ will hold its last regular worship service at 11 a.m. Sunday, and a final service and reception will be held at 3 p.m. that day. Tim Smith, the church’s treasurer, said attendance had dwindled in recent...
Just Discovered Online Cancellation for Herald Leader Subscription; Decided Not To Proceed.
In a surprising turn of events, a subscriber of the Herald Leader, a local newspaper, discovered that they could cancel their subscription online. The subscriber, who had been supporting the local news outlet for the past four years, was contemplating cancellation due to the dramatic increase in subscription costs....
One Lexington launches safe passage program after gun violence near schools
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Recent gun violence near the campus of Tates Creek schools has prompted a new community response to help students get home safely. Last week, two separate incidents happened while school was letting out for the day. One person was shot and killed, leaving some students who walk home traumatized.
Heath department reports 11 whooping cough cases across Fayette County
Officials said 11 cases of whooping cough, also known as pertussis, have been confirmed since Oct. 3, with most of those reported since Oct. 24. This is an increase from Monday's report of 8 cases.
‘It’s a calling’: Tania Walker named program coordinator of One Lexington
Tania Walker has been appointed as Program Coordinator of the One Lexington program, a community-based initiative under the Mayor's Office focused on addressing youth and young adult gun violence.
Lexington’s Homelessness Task Force to hold first meeting today
The group will seek out solutions other cities have implemented to combat homelessness to determine which initiatives were successful.
Pat Kelsey’s comments prove Jaland Lowe is already in Louisville’s head
Louisville coach Pat Kelsey's press conference was full of respect for UK, but he focused on Jaland Lowe, whom he faced at Pitt, calling him "terrific."
Mark Pope’s baffling quotes about his defense is a massive concern going forward
Mark Pope spoke candidly after the game, but he gave baffling comment after baffling comment after Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. dropped 29 points.
Denied, Overloaded, and Undermined: The Struggles of Fayette County’s Educators
Being a teacher isn’t just a career. It’s a calling to help teach the next generation — the individuals who will one day lead the world. “I really love investing in students…high schoolers are a really fun age in which you can really invest in their future and help them figure out their future, which is something I...
