Plan for the SECT: Dates, locations, and ticket info for Nashville & Greenville
March is around the corner. We have everything you need to know about the 2026 SEC Tournaments, including dates for Greenville and Nashville, ticket info, and why Big Blue Nation needs to show up.
Voters name Blue Grass Airport’s snowplows
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Blue Grass Airport has named their snowplows after people across Lexington submitted and voted on potential ideas. The winning names for the three snowplows are Man O’ Plow, Snowbiscuit and American Pharsnow. Blue Grass Airport posted about the poll in November 2025, saying while their...
Frankfort church opts to stay “open and affirming,” turns down strings-attached FEMA grant
First reported by Baptist News Global. The Kentucky River crested at 48.39' on April 7, 2025. Rev. Amanda Smith watched through a security camera as the fellowship hall of First Baptist Church took on eight feet of water. "This church has a very good sense of at what number water...
An all-ages venue opened under Lexington doughnut shop. Then the city closed it down
For seven years, Frank’s Donuts on Third Street has been one of Lexington’s most popular breakfast spots, but for some time now, manager Frank Alguera has had another business idea in mind. “Speakeasies are freaking cool, you know. They’re just fun,” Alguera, 33, said. “I’ve always wanted to make a speakeasy in the...
KY’s first authentic Ukrainian restaurant is open. See inside new spot from refugees
A much-anticipated restaurant has opened in downtown Nicholasville. After several months of renovations, Taste of Ukraine soft-opened Jan. 15 at 106 E Maple Street in the former location of Downtown Dogs Spa. The restaurants’ operators say it’s Kentucky’s first authentic Ukrainian restaurant. Opened by a Ukrainian...
In-person classes canceled Tuesday in Fayette County Schools, other KY districts
As dangerously cold weather is forecast in the aftermath of Winter Storm Fern, in-person classes are canceled Tuesday for Fayette County Public Schools. Students will learn virtually from home, with the district taking the academic year’s second non-traditional instruction day. Officials have also canceled...
WKYT viewer gains TikTok attention using meteorologist’s voice
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A WKYT viewer is gaining attention on TikTok using the voice of First Alert Meteorologist Alexa Minton. TikToker Greatbatch of Cookies has more than 10,000 views on a video lip-syncing to WKYT Meteorologist Alexa Minton.
State of emergency extended in Lexington
“Our winter weather challenges continue because of the bitter cold temperatures,” Gorton said. “The state of emergency allows us to fully mobilizes our public safety resources to help residents handle the severe weather we are experiencing.”. Gorton continued to ask residents to stay off the streets, “Our people...
Kentucky hardware stores struggle to keep up with supply demand amid snow, ice
Local hardware stores are struggling to keep up with the demand for snow supplies after a winter storm left sidewalks and driveways buried.
Circuit Court Clerk Loy: Check Kentucky Courts Website For Closings, Schedule Changes During Winter...
FRANKFORT, Ky., Jan. 23, 2026 – As the commonwealth experiences inclement weather this winter, the Kentucky Court of Justice website is the go-to source for the latest updates on court schedules and closings. Weather-related closures and scheduling adjustments for judicial centers/courthouses in each county are...
