Lexington KY

Investigators are still trying to find the shooter after a man was shot and killed on East Fourth Street in the summer of 2018.

Lexington has activated Phase One of its Extreme Heat Plan, opening cooling centers throughout the city to help residents escape dangerous temperatures.

A pharmaceutical company is expanding in Lexington’s Coldstream Research Campus by putting $80 million toward additional square footage that will support 45 new jobs and build on existing partnerships with the University of Kentucky, the city, and the chamber of commerce. Piramal Pharma is building another...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The extreme summer weather is beating down on the Bluegrass, and while many Kentuckians work to stay cool, officials say the heat poses a serious danger to those experiencing homelessness. “Heat stroke can happen very quickly,” said Ginny Ramsey, director and co-founder...

Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by Liz Carey, all are notable moments in the city’s history — some funny, some sad, others heartbreaking or celebratory,...

In a follow-up to a story we brought you June 6, members of Kori Smith's family continue to search for answers in the disappearance of 49-year-old Kori Smith in early May.

Brian Hendren, a 48-year-old man from Lexington, faces multiple charges after leading police on a chase in a stolen vehicle. The pursuit ended in a serious multi-vehicle crash, resulting in injuries to another driver. Hendren fled the scene but was later apprehended. He was found with narcotics paraphernalia and has...

A tense collaboration between Kentucky State Police and Lexington Police ended with the arrest of a 21-year-old woman in Madison County, following a shots fired incident in Lexington.

Kenny Brooks' comments on the dismissal of Cassidy Rowe angers BBN. Read the full comments inside.

If you’ve ever passed a school on your morning commute, you’ve likely noticed those flashing signs that warn drivers to slow down as schools welcome students. As explained in a 2024 blog post by the Kentucky law firm of Sam Aguiar , which has offices in Louisville and Lexington, school zones are specific areas that...