STEM educator proposes sharing Haley Pike landfill between solar farm and airplane club
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington City Council is taking another look Thursday night at a ground lease for a solar farm on the Haley Pike landfill after tabling the item at its last meeting. The Lexington Model Airplane Club, which sits on the Haley Pike landfill, could be kicked...
Lexington church, developer complete affordable housing project for seniors
A major project addressing the housing crisis in Lexington and Fayette County is complete, bringing 38 affordable housing units for seniors to the area.
WCHS students now headed home after being stranded at LaGuardia Airport
What began as a fun, educational trip for a group of Woodford County High School students ended in chaos as 20 students were left stranded at LaGuardia Airport after a deadly crash earlier this week.
UK Hospital works to become Kentucky’s only specialized infectious disease treatment center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - University of Kentucky Hospital is better preparing to deal with cases that present a high contagious risk to staff and other patients. UK Chandler Hospital staff and Lexington first responders participated in a four-hour simulation on Wednesday where they practiced handling a patient with a...
Famous People Born in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington may be best known for horses and hoops, but it’s also the birthplace of actors, athletes, and historical heavyweights. From punk rock legends to vice presidents and pop icons, here are 15 of the most famous and impactful people born in Lexington, Kentucky. #15. Richard Hell (1949) Born...
New FCPS elementary school named after district’s first black student
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s newest elementary school will honor a trailblazer in the district. The Fayette County Public Schools board voted unanimously Thursday night to name the school on Greendale Road after Helen Caise Wade. Caise Wade enrolled in summer classes at Lafayette High School in 1955 when...
Scott County distillery operator indicted for theft
A Fayette County grand jury has indicted Darin Dillow on one count of theft by deception after he allegedly used a neighbor's farm equipment and cattle as collateral to get a $100,000 loan.
New car seat safety guidelines taking effect this year
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is updating federal standards to improve how car seats are tested.
Georgetown police find missing children with help of community tips
Georgetown police are breathing a sigh of relief after helping Child Protective Services find two missing children.
WFD employee charged after fraudulently claiming overtime for 13 months
A now-former Winchester Fire Department employee is facing charges after fraudulently claiming overtime over the past 13 months.
