Lexington KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Milder winds continue to kick in out there today as a weak boundary slides by to our north. The bigger front arrives late Thursday and brings a wild weather ride into town. We go from the threat for strong storms Thursday afternoon to the chance for some snowflakes by Friday morning.

In our Inside Look stories, Herald-Leader journalists take you inside places around Lexington and Kentucky that you maybe haven't seen before. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Thousands of drivers race down Man o’ War Boulevard every day, never noticing the small white building in a grove of...

Lexington Police are investigating after a man was assaulted on Daniel Court just after 4 p.m. Wednesday afternoon.

Kentucky's specialty license plate promoting pet spaying and neutering has received its first redesign in more than 20 years, Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced Tuesday.

FRANKFORT – Federal and state authorities report a confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Jessamine County backyard poultry flock. Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Velasco III said the United States Department of Agriculture’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories confirmed the presence of...

A Casey County family is rebuilding their lives after losing their home in a devastating fire just 10 days before Christmas, relying on their faith and community support to get through the tragedy.

The ordinance was voted on and passed by the Urban County Council in April of 2024, with proponents arguing pet stores are able to obtain animals through puppy mills. "It's a general term for an entity that prioritizes profit and maximum production of animals over their own well-being," Kentucky director for the...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington Police have received 2,000 anonymous tips through their Bluegrass Crime Stoppers program so far this year. Detective Kristyn Klingshirn, who serves as the Bluegrass Crime Stoppers liaison, said the tips have covered everything from traffic violations to murders. The program allows...

A house fire in Lexington has displaced three residents, raising concerns about fire safety in the community. Local firefighters responded quickly, preventing injuries and demonstrating resilience. Ongoing investigations aim to determine the fire’s cause. The American Red Cross is assisting those affected with...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Police Department is investigating an assault. Officers were dispatched to a possible shooting at the 2000 block of Daniel Court at about 4:15 p.m. Wednesday. When officers arrived, they located a male victim with a reported non-life-threatening injury to the chest. Police report...