21-year-old Richmond man arrested after alleged carjacking during vehicle sale
A 21-year-old Richmond man was arrested Sunday evening after he allegedly carjacked victims during what was supposed to be a vehicle sale arranged through Facebook Marketplace, officials reported.
Kentucky man accused of threatening suspect in girlfriend’s death
An Irvine man has been accused of breaking into the motel where his soon-to-be fiancée died and making threats toward the man allegedly responsible.
Lexington burger institution to close. These are the city’s other longstanding spots
With news that legendary Lexington burger spot Tolly-Ho is closing at the end of the year, one of the city’s oldest restaurants will be going away. After 53 years of service, Tolly-Ho, a Lexington dining institution that has served University of Kentucky students and professors, late-night diners and those looking...
Father of KSU shooting victim arrested in Indianapolis
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The father of the student shot and killed at Kentucky State University is now in custody in Indianapolis. Court records show Dejon Fox Sr. faces several charges related to a deadly accident, including leaving the scene operating while intoxicated causing death and driving with a suspended...
Kentucky lawmaker plans minimum wage increase push
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky’s minimum wage will remain at $7.25 an hour when new laws take effect Jan. 1, but one lawmaker says he plans to change that during the upcoming legislative session. State Representative George Brown, who has represented a portion of Lexington since 2015, said he...
No injuries reported in massive Georgetown house fire on Christmas
No injuries were reported following a massive fire that fully engulfed a home in Georgetown on Christmas Day, the Georgetown Fire Department reported.
‘Every dollar in my pocket counts’: Kentuckians set to pay less in income tax...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Kentuckians will be paying less in individual income tax, dropping from 4 percent to 3.5 percent after state lawmakers passed a bill early in 2025 to approve the decrease and the Kentucky governor signed it. For most working Kentuckians, it could mean...
Authorities advance case of former Univ. of Kentucky student accused in newborn’s death
FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - A grand jury in Fayette County is expected to hear evidence later this month in the case of a former University of Kentucky student accused of hiding her dead newborn in a closet. Laken Snelling, 22, is charged with abuse of a corpse, tampering with...
Gun assaults drop significantly in Lexington over four years
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Gun assaults in Lexington have declined significantly over the past four years, dropping from 135 incidents in 2021 to 49 in 2025, according to Lexington Police data. The decline is encouraging to anti-gun violence advocates. “It makes us feel like the work we’re doing is having...
Legendary late-night Lexington restaurant closing after more than 50 years
Legendary Lexington burger restaurant Tolly-Ho apparently is closing for good this time. The restaurant on South Broadway that has served University of Kentucky students and professors, late-night diners and those looking for a cheap lunch will close after serving customers on Dec. 31. The news was first reported by...
