Authorities report a confirmed case of Avian Influenza in a Jessamine County backyard poultry...
The Kentucky State Veterinarian said the National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the presence of the bird flu in samples taken from the Jessamine County premises.
FedEx delivery delays frustrate Richmond-area customers ahead of Christmas
With Christmas just a week away, some Richmond-area residents are experiencing significant delivery delays with their FedEx packages, leaving many frustrated as the holiday approaches.
Lexington Police Request Public Assistance in Investigation
The Lexington Police Department is urging the community to help identify a male suspect connected to an incident from December 4. Authorities have released a surveillance image of the individual, who was dressed in black. Residents are encouraged to provide any information that might assist in the investigation, with...
Fayette school board rejects plan to close horse therapy program without new funding
The Fayette County School Board on Thursday unanimously agreed to support and find alternative funding for The Stables beyond next school year, rejecting a recommendation to close the program after next school year if such founding was not found. The decision bucked Superintendent Demetrus Liggins’ recommendation to...
Kentucky tobacco retailers rush to meet new licensing deadline
KENTUCKY (WKYT) - Kentucky retailers are scrambling to comply with a new state tobacco licensing law as a Jan. 1 deadline approaches. Kentucky lawmakers passed Senate Bill 100 in March, but the application portal didn’t open until mid-November. Many retailers say technical glitches and confusing requirements are...
Woman graduates UK decades after starting doctoral program
Although originally from New Jersey, Lexington has been Lenora McGrath's home for 50 years.
Downtown Lexington restaurants face financial challenges as popular spots close
Downtown Lexington's restaurant scene is grappling with significant financial pressures as 2025 winds down, with the recent announcement that multiple popular establishments are closing.
Part of this key Lexington connector road will remain closed until February
Part of a key connector road near Lafayette High School in Lexington will remain closed until February, city officials announced Thursday. The city announced in early November Rosemont Garden from Lafayette Parkway to Cherrybark Drive would close for the sewer project and would reopen in early December. That...
Mark Pope leaves the suit talk behind for reunion with Rick Pitino
Shortly after St. John’s was added to Kentucky’s schedule back in May, Mark Pope couldn’t believe that he wasn’t asked about the matchup during a summer press conference. The reunion with his old coach at Kentucky, Rick Pitino, never came up during a half-hour Q&A, so Pope brought it up himself before he exited stage...
UK commencement speaker overcomes cancer to become Disney Imagineer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The University of Kentucky held its winter commencement ceremony at Rupp Arena Friday morning, with several thousand students graduating. Among those crossing the stage was Bryson Honeycutt, a Knott County native who was selected as student speaker for the ceremony. His journey to graduation...

















