Lexington KY

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...

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...

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.

“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...

Local hardware stores are struggling to keep up with the demand for snow supplies after a winter storm left sidewalks and driveways buried.

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...

“If you’re not willing to risk your life to watch the Cats play, are you even a fan?” That’s how Steven Peake began his quest from Louisville to watch Kentucky take on Ole Miss. He was one of the many souls who braved the elements to watch the Wildcats in action. With a snowstorm just around the corner, officials...

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky is expanding opportunities for students across the Commonwealth by launching four new transfer pathways from the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) into its Lean Systems Engineering Technology (LST)...

Hazardous road conditions caused by a combination of freezing rain and accumulated snow are severely impacting local emergency response efforts, according to a recent update shared by Garrard County Judge Executive Chris “Roo” Elleman on behalf of local officials. Equipment used for road treatment and clearance is...

With frigid temperatures keeping much of the city in an icy grip, Lexington city offices not involved in the winter response will stay closed Tuesday. The city suspended garbage collection Monday and will again on Tuesday. Those decisions are being announced daily. Meanwhile the Lexington Forum and the city are...