Lafayette High School investigating teacher for ‘highly inappropriate and offensive language’
Lafayette High School is investigating a teacher for using "highly inappropriate and offensive language."
Movies and TV shows casting in Lexington
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures attention starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that...
Kentucky Clock Spring Forward 2026: Homeowners Alert for Louisville, Lexington as Clocks Jump Ahead...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisville, KY – Clocks across Kentucky will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to remind homeowners to complete...
3 puppies found in Lexington with highly contagious, often deadly viral infection
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Multiple puppies were found on Tuesday in Lexington and tested positive for a highly contagious, often deadly viral infection. The Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control said that three puppies were found on March 3 on Augusta Drive. All three were showing signs of illness and tested...
Worries mounting over budget cuts to higher education
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky’s public university leaders are raising concerns about the proposed state budget that cleared the House, saying it would cut funding for postsecondary education over the next two years. The budget includes increases for K-12 education, but university presidents say higher education...
Clark County Judge-Executive resigns
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Clark County Judge-Executive Les Yates has resigned, he confirmed to WKYT. The resignation was effective Tuesday at 4 p.m. Yates said he submitted his resignation letter to the governor’s office Tuesday. However, officials and fiscal court members said they were not made aware of the...
Lafayette HS investigating faculty ‘serious incident,’ principal reports
Administrators at Lafayette High School in Lexington are investigating a "serious incident" involving the use of "highly inappropriate and offensive language," according to a letter sent to parents.
Lexington police searching for suspect in East Loudon Avenue package theft
LEXINGTON, KY. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Bluegrass Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week highlights a package theft investigation in Lexington. According to the Lexington Police Department, officers made contact with a victim on Saturday, February 14, 2026, regarding a theft of mail matter in the 200 block of East Loudon...
County by County, Pt. 2 (3/3/2026): Man killed after electrocution incident
Man killed after electrocution incident; one killed in Bath Co. crash.
Why Lexington Craves Liberty Rd’s Hawaiian Half-Pound Pineapple Smash
Lexington’s Hawaiian fix hits at Big Kahuna, blending half-pound beef burgers with kalua pork, loco moco, and teriyaki plates served with sticky rice and mac salad. This Liberty Rd spot grills Big Kahuna Burger ($12, pineapple/Swiss/bacon/BBQ) alongside katsu, coconut shrimp, and avocado fries for tropical cravings....

















