Nicholasville woman reunited with beloved cat thanks to microchip
After a beloved cat went missing, Toot was reunited with his owner thanks to her being proactive and microchipping him.
Lexington history: After 40 year wait, Oleika Shriners Temple opened in 1961
Editor’s Note: As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown. Compiled by Liz Carey, all are notable moments in the city’s history — some funny, some sad, others heartbreaking or celebratory,...
Reception to honor FCPS’ Liggins for winning Superintendent of the Year canceled
A nonprofit that supports Fayette County schools has canceled a reception to honor district leader Demetrus Liggins for being named Kentucky Superintendent of the Year. The reception was scheduled for Aug. 18, before the Fayette County School District board meeting, but the nonprofit, the Fayette Education...
Kentucky Woman Spots Small Shape On Cliffside, Uncovers Something She Never Expected
When you set out for a peaceful stroll along the river palisades, you expect to take in the scenery and nothing more. That was exactly what a Kentucky woman had in mind as she walked along the stunning River Palisades. But then she noticed it: a moving speck on a...
Kroger Marketplace holds grand opening at Newtown Springs in Lexington
A big day for shoppers on the north side of Lexington Thursday, as they celebrated the grand opening of the brand-new Kroger Marketplace at Newtown Springs.
Lexington activates phase one of heat plan as temperatures rise
The city of Lexington is set to activate Phase One of its Heat Plan beginning Saturday and continuing through Tuesday as the heat index is forecasted to reach above 105 degrees.
Oscar Mayer Wienermobile serving up smiles in Lexington this weekend
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is rolling through Lexington this weekend, making multiple stops across town.
Special Ring, Beloved 20-Year Old Friends Resident, Dies At 28
Special Ring, a multiple Grade 1 stakes winner and son of international sire Nureyev, has died at 28 after suffering complications from colic. A pensioner since 2005 at Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement in Georgetown, Ky., Special Ring was the last surviving member of the original 15 Thoroughbred retirees who moved...
Pastor warned to stay away, not give pastoral advice to teens after conviction
A local pastor was warned one more time by a judge to stay away from minors, or he could go to jail.
KY adding traffic cameras to construction zones to deter speeders. What to know
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet launched a new initiative Tuesday aimed at improving safety in state highway work zones. Cabinet officials are planning to install automated speed enforcement cameras in some work zones throughout the state. The cameras are equipped with radar and photographic technology to catch...
