Lexington KY

Central Kentucky is expected to receive its first accumulation of snow Monday, according to the National Weather Service. Scattered snow showers and flurries are possible Monday morning, but the main snow band is expected to arrive by mid-morning or the afternoon. The NWS said snow showers will move southeast, and...

Lexington community activists are implementing an action plan to address a recent spike in violence on the city's south side.

Lexington is welcoming new restaurants all the time, including lots of new locations for expanding establishments. Here are several new places to try around town and all are already open. Papi’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar This popular Lexington restaurant chain opened its fourth location Nov. 5 at 1988 Stockton Way, in...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Black Church Coalition held a fundraising event Sunday to help community members struggling financially, with leaders citing increased demand following recent federal funding cuts including SNAP benefits. The event took place at Shiloh Baptist Church, where the hymn “Blessed Assurance”...

A malfunction in the sprinkler system at Pigman Hall, University of Kentucky, has resulted in flooding and the temporary displacement of over 60 students. Quick action from housing staff ensured students were relocated while repairs are set to take between one and four weeks. The university is providing assistance...

Traveling for business or pleasure often means staying in hotels — sometimes glamorous, sometimes less so. Whether you’re a seasoned road warrior or an occasional vacationer, hotel safety is one of those topics that’s easy to overlook — until something goes wrong. The good news? With a little preparation, a dash of...

The group posted on social media just before 7 p.m. on Nov. 9 that short-term efforts would be carried out to keep one another safe, while some systemic barriers to the overall quality of life for community members need to be addressed.

LEX 18 - 11/05/2025 07:15:17 PM. A few days ago, the Lexington police arrested two 18-year-olds, Antonio Frye and Donald Quinn, in connection with a stolen vehicle chase. The police used aerial surveillance to track the vehicle, which led to the successful arrest of the suspects. The incident has been a hot topic of...

While on a road trip to Louisville, I took a short detour through Cynthiana, Kentucky. It was afternoon of Halloween. Most of the houses were decorated for Halloween, but not this one. They skipped directly to Christmas decorations. I was amused that the owners of this 1950s bungalow had already adorned their home...

Amid the arrival of winter weather Sunday into Monday, emergency management officials and road crews in central Kentucky are urging community members to be extra careful with potential hazards taking place early in the week.