What do Lexington residents call 311 for? Everything from mattresses to dead animals
In our Reality Check stories, Herald-Leader journalists dig deeper into questions over facts, consequences and accountability. Read more. Story idea? [email protected]. Lexington’s LexCall 311 center logged more than 90,000 service requests from Fayette County residents in 2025. The vast majority of...
Recall on meatballs purchased at Aldi.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Rosina Food Products, Inc., a West Seneca, N.Y. establishment, is recalling over 9,000 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) frozen meatball products sold at Aldi stores nationwide, that […]
Fayette County, KY: Mexican National Convicted of Aggravated Identity Theft
LEXINGTON, KY (Fayette County) — A Mexican national illegally residing in Kentucky was convicted on Tuesday by a federal jury in Lexington for making false statements regarding citizenship and aggravated identity theft-related charges. Following a two-day trial and two hours of deliberation, the jury convicted...
Shopping, Dining, & Entertainment: Carson’s on Main
If Carson’s regular menu and food presentation is over the top, you won’t believe their brunch! Consistently ranking in Open Table’s “Best 100 Brunch Spots in America,” there is no doubt that both Carson’s locations (downtown and Hamburg) are the place to be on the weekends. Think: chicken and waffles stacked high...
‘Paris 3’ get their own day in Paris, Kentucky, 65 years later
Paris, Kentucky, is marking a historic moment — 65 years after three Black teenagers were jailed for sitting down at a local diner and asking to be served.
Lexington Fire Department hosts 2026 awards banquet
The Lexington Fire Department honored and celebrated hard-working firefighters Saturday evening at the 2026 Lexington Fire Department Awards Banquet, hosted at the Embassy Suites.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Several Days of Rain Chances Ahead
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Here comes the rain. We’re trading in the nice Saturday that we had for a wet pattern that’s going to stick around through the weekend. Grab your umbrella and keep it handy. You’re going to need it most days this week. Monday: Time...
Clark County Health Department reports rabid skunk in community
The Clark County Health Department has warned residents that a skunk tested positive for rabies on Combs Ferry Road, and incidents of rabid skunks have increased in the last two years, so residents should take precautions with outdoor pets and wild animals.
The Catfish At This Homey Restaurant In Kentucky Is So Good, You’ll Want It...
There are meals you eat, and then there are meals that make you reconsider your entire relationship with food. The catfish at Windy Corner Market in Lexington falls firmly into the second category, the kind of dish that turns casual diners into devoted regulars who start planning their next visit before they’ve...
Coroner, KSP investigating death at Lawrenceburg home
LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police tell WKYT they’re investigating an “incident” at a home on Marrs Avenue in Lawrenceburg. Troopers would not comment further on what happened at the home to prompt the investigation. WKYT’s crew at the scene saw Kentucky State Police, Lawrenceburg Police,...
