No stopping, standing, or parking in bike lanes under new Lexington proposal
Lexington recorded 205 bicycle collisions with injuries in Fayette County between 2020 and 2025 — with more than a dozen resulting in serious injuries and nine ending in fatalities. That's grabbed the attention of local policymakers, who are weighing some changes to what's allowable in designated bicycle lanes. CivicLe
Kentucky lands 2027 3-star OT Reed Gerken
Reed Gerken announced his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, according to Hayes Fawcett of Rivals, giving head coach Will Stein and his staff their fourth commitment in just two days. The 6-foot-5, 305-pound offensive lineman from Perrysburg, Ohio, chose Kentucky over Illinois, Virginia Tech, and Wisconsin. According to
High gas prices are driving up garbage and recycling bills in Central Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Gas prices don’t just hit drivers at the pump; they’re also showing up on garbage and recycling bills. Gas prices in Lexington have dropped 27 cents per gallon in the last week, according to GasBuddy. The average now sits at $3.67. However, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East can continue to ch
Emergency management official warns of danger flash flooding poses to drivers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - With heavy rain and a risk for flash flooding in the forecast, there are several ways to stay safe this week. Emily Fay, the Public Information Officer for Lexington Emergency Management, says many of the safety issues having to do with heavy rainfall involve driving. “One...
Statue of iconic racehorse Man o’ War restored at Kentucky Horse Park
A statue immortalizing the famed racehorse Man o' War was restored in late May at the Kentucky Horse Park.
1,800 catfish stocked in Madison County lake
RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - With summer in full swing, the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife has been stocking local lakes with catfish. On Monday morning, the department brought 1,800 catfish to Whitehall Park Lake in Madison County. According to Fisheries Biologist Dane Balzman, this is done to provide fishing acce
Golden Tempo’s Belmont Stakes win brings renewed attention to Claiborne Farm
While Golden Tempo is not eligible for the Triple Crown after skipping the Preakness Stakes, the horse and his connections continue to make history.
Bourbon Week events for whiskey, history enthusiasts set for downtown Frankfort
Downtown Frankfort leaders have been hard at work organizing a week dedicated to one of Kentucky's greatest exports.
Local man says discharge mix-up left him driving despite medical restrictions
A Lexington man said he received another patient's medical records after an emergency room visit, leaving him unaware that he was under medical restrictions prohibiting him from driving.
1 killed in crash while being taken to hospital in Letcher County, driver flown...
A man was pronounced dead after a woman allegedly crashed on Saturday night while trying to get him to the hospital.
