If approved tonight, Lexington will have a ‘dramatically’ different process for gauging when to...
Lexington went nearly three decades between expansions of its urban service boundary, opting not to grow the city outward between 1996 and 2023. But both the divisive experience three years ago and the growing need for more housing was enough to convince the city council that a clear map was needed to guide future...
Coroner needs help to locate family of 67-year-old Richmond man
The coroner in Madison County is asking for help locating the next of kin for a man.
Bookkeeper at Central KY Horse Farm Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud
A bookkeeper at a central Kentucky horse farm has pleaded guilty to credit card fraud involving $600,000. This fraud was uncovered during a financial audit, showing unauthorized personal expenses charged to the farm’s cards, resulting in significant losses. Sentencing is pending as the farm seeks to recover from the...
Former employee reacts to latest Lexington Blue ruling
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Fayette County Circuit Judge ruled Tuesday that Lexington Blue and companies affiliated with it are permanently prohibited from operating businesses in Kentucky. The Attorney General says many Kentuckians have been taken advantage of by the former roofing company. In June 2025, Attorney...
Lexington Emergency Winter Weather Plan activated through Feb. 14
Lex End Homelessness announced that the city of Lexington is activating its Emergency Winter Weather Plan.
Tates Creek High School student-led walkout to protest ICE immigration enforcement actions
Students at Tates Creek High School participated in a student-led walkout Thursday afternoon to protest immigration enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly known as ICE.
State investigating abuse allegations at Lexington day care
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Cabinet for Health and Family Services has confirmed they are investigating multiple allegations of physical abuse and inadequate supervision at The Kidz Club PPEC, a Lexington daycare that serves children with medical needs. WKYT Investigates has been looking into claims of negligence...
Grand jury drops charges for University of Kentucky students accused of rape
Attorney Steve Romines said that the allegations "were not only false but completely fabricated."
Lancaster man killed in three-vehicle crash on Danville Road in Boyle County
BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly three-vehicle crash that happened Tuesday afternoon in Boyle County. According to Kentucky State Police Post 7 in Richmond, the collision happened just before 4:15 p.m. on Danville Road near the intersection of Goggin Lane....
Task force gives final report on how to help make Lexington streets safer
In 2022, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council adopted Complete Streets, a policy designed to re-imagine how people move through Lexington, whether by car, bike, on foot, or using public transportation.
