Jessamine Co. jail work program prepares inmates for life after release
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - For more than a decade, the Jessamine County Detention Center has been trying to prepare inmates for life beyond jail. That includes the work they’re doing within and the physical work they put into their community. “I’ve told people before, I think it’s the future...
Will the loss of Zim’s hurt the former Fayette County courthouse’s bottom line?
In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Officials with a board that oversees the former Fayette County courthouse say the loss of a key tenant will not dramatically affect the...
Kentucky plumbing business closes suddenly: Employees share their side of the story
Just weeks before the Christmas holiday, employees at a Kentucky plumbing company are looking for a new job.
Highly pathogenic avian flu confirmed in Kentucky backyard flock
Federal and state authorities confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in a Jessamine County backyard poultry flock, prompting immediate containment measures.
Lexington Game Shop Seeks Public Assistance After Break-In
OHKO Games in Lexington, Kentucky, has reached out to the public for help following a break-in that occurred over the weekend, resulting in the theft of cash. The beloved local shop is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest. The incident emphasizes the importance of community support for small...
Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Two student representatives have been selected to speak during the University of Kentucky’s December 2025 Commencement ceremonies Friday, Dec. 19, at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The student speakers are Brysen Honeycutt and RaShaun West. Brysen Honeycutt. Honeycutt, a native...
UK Health Sciences graduate turns passion into purpose in memory of mother
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — From the time she was in middle school, Lexi Herbeck knew she wanted to be a Kentucky Wildcat. Long before she even stepped foot on campus, her mind was set. Herbeck grew up in the small town of Millstadt, Illinois. In eighth grade,...
Hope Center spreads holiday cheer with annual client party
The Hope Center held its annual holiday client party Tuesday, distributing winter clothes, hygiene products and toys to those who are unsheltered or in recovery.
Judge sends case of man accused in deadly KSU shooting to grand jury
The man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State University student earlier this month will have his case taken up by a grand jury.
Emergency Winter Weather Plan extends to Tuesday as Lexington’s below-freezing temperatures linger
On a "White Flag Day," emergency day centers and overnight shelters welcome all people, including those who were suspended for behavioral or non-violent program-related reasons.
