Lexington KY

Martha Layne Collins, who as the only woman to serve as governor of Kentucky revolutionized the state’s economy by landing Toyota Motor Manufacturing, died at 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in Lexington. She was 88.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington woman has been indicted on murder charges in connection with an August shooting that left one man dead. PREVIOUS: Overnight shooting in Lexington turns deadly, one charged with murder. A grand jury indicted Keaira Pennie in the death of Edwin Haddix. The indictment says...

Mijatovic laughs about the whole situation now. But looking back, he said it was scary — more so for the people who love and care about him.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time, Kentucky State Police troopers in Louisville and Lexington will now be guaranteed post assignments close to home. KSP announced Monday it is expanding guaranteed post assignments for troopers who graduate from Cadet Class 107, which is scheduled to begin May 2026. The expansion...

The Kentucky Derby Museum will honor Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day with its second Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual Derby in December event on Thursday, Dec. 11.

Lexington councilmember Jennifer Reynolds announced on Monday morning that she will not seek reelection in 2026 for the 11th district council seat.

Officials said one person was taken into custody at the scene and charged with first-degree assault.

This post was originally published by the Kentucky State Police. FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 1, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 12 Frankfort, which provides coverage for Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at...

In a statement sent out this morning from the Madison County Detention Center, current appointed Jailer, Larry Brock, wants to set the record straight about the death of an inmate. The statement reads below. Recently a lawsuit was filed in connection with the death of Johnathan. Mansfield at the Madison...

Kentucky Children’s Hospital hosts its eighth annual ‘Reverse Trick-or-Treat’ event, bringing Halloween joy to young patients unable to participate in traditional festivities. Hospital staff deliver treat bags with candy and toys directly to patient rooms, ensuring inclusivity for all, including those with allergies....