FCPS Board places Demetrus Liggins on administrative leave, appoints interim
LEX News has acquired a heated email exchange from Fayette County Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins regarding his request to leave the district.
Magee’s Bakery is reopening in Lexington. Here’s when, and what will be different
After being closed for a little more than three years, one of Lexington’s most popular bakeries is coming back. Owner Greg Higgins said he will reopen Magee’s Bakery in the fall. The Lexington bakery staple closed in May 2023 after 67 years at 726 E. Main St. At the time, Higgins and his co-owner sister, Beverly, said
Fact✓Check | FCPS audit timeline
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools is moving forward with its annual audit process, with a vendor selection vote scheduled for the next board meeting. Interim Chief Financial Officer Kyna Koch told board members during Monday’s meeting they will vote on a vendor who will audit the current fiscal year
Louisville fans must acknowledge Kentucky’s obvious edge at the point guard position
Regardless of the rankings, Kentucky is better off at point guard than their bitter rivals.
Heavy rain potential continues into the mid-week
With a tropical air-mass in place over the region and a wave of energy slowly sliding through, it turned out to be quite a wet Tuesday across parts of Central and Eastern Kentucky with locally heavy rainfall creating some flooding issues in spots. The unusually high amount of moisture hanging over the commonwealth made
Flash Flood Threat Early Today
Good Wednesday to one and all. We continue to track a few flash flood producing showers and storms out there today before things calm down for just a bit. The overall pattern continues to look very active as we head into the middle of June. The rains early Tuesday were...
Morning Briefing: FCPS superintendent resigns, Daviess County weighs legal action over inmate medical costs...
Good morning, Kentucky. Here's what you need to know today. Today will start with showers and storms in the morning, adding to our chances for flash flooding. By the afternoon, the rain will move out and make way for increasing sunshine and humid conditions. Expect highs in the 80s and 90s, with it feeling like the upp
Marvin Bartlett signs off, leaving over 30-year legacy of storytelling at FOX 56 News
As he signs off for the final time, his legacy will continue to live on in the stories he told and the lives he touched.
Semitruck crash leads to fuel spill on Newtown Pike, expected to be shut down...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Fire Department is working to extinguish a vehicle fire on Newtown Pike. According to the department, the fire started after semitruck crashed into a guardrail. The driver is safe and out of the vehicle, the fire department said. Northbound Newtown Pike is blocked, and...
Flash flooding in central Kentucky slows down drivers, overwhelms waterways
Flash flooding around Lexington and central Kentucky slowed workers down on their commutes, filled waterways to the brim, and halted road work.
