Deadly poultry virus detected in Jessamine County backyard flock
A confirmed case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) has been detected in a backyard poultry flock in Jessamine County, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture reports.
Lexington mayor honors past, looks to city’s future at close of ‘250 Lex’ anniversary...
Mayor Linda Gorton took the podium with an audience of community members on Monday to say goodbye to "250 Lex," the celebration of the city's semi-quincentennial.
KY Dept. of Education offering students contest to promote attendance
Students from across Kentucky are getting the chance to make videos and posters showing what makes their school special in a new contest to combat chronic absenteeism. The Kentucky Department of Education has created a new You Belong! Attendance Matters video and poster contest category for the upcoming 2026 Student...
Reward offered after man breaks into Lexington store, smashes displays
"If anyone recognizes this man please let us know. There is a reward for any information that leads to an arrest," OHKO's staff wrote.
DEI debate returns to Frankfort, focused on K-12 education
A Kentucky lawmaker is proposing a bill to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion programs from K-12 public education, arguing that they are wasteful, ineffective, and divisive.
Kentucky fans need to zip it, stop stalking Calipari also
Claiming Arkansas fans don't care about winning bad look for flailing Wildcats
Bank Robbery in Lexington Under Investigation
A Chase Bank branch in Lexington, Kentucky, was robbed by a masked gunman on December 13, 2025. The suspect demanded money from a teller and fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The police are actively investigating the robbery and are seeking public assistance in...
These Mexican wraps have been around for centuries. Where to eat tamales in Lexington
We love tacos. Americans eat an estimated 4.5 billion of them each year . But what about tamales? It’s unclear how many are consumed annually in the U.S. but they are traditionally associated with special occasions such as festivals, Christmas, New Years, or Día de los Muertos. Tamales or tamals – whose name comes...
Community reacts after former police captain kills mother, dies by suicide
The quiet neighborhood was left in shock by the incident. Morris, who has lived in the area since 1971 and spoke with Margie Berry on multiple occasions, described her as a gracious and calm woman.
Understanding Lexington’s noise ordinance
Planning a party this December? Here’s what to know about Lexington’s noise ordinance, including quiet hours, prohibited noises and how to file a complaint.
