Puppy abandoned at Winchester shelter gate
Shelter workers in Clark County spoke out Tuesday evening after surveillance video showed someone dumping a puppy at their gate before driving off.
There is enough blame to go around in the Fayette schools budget crisis |...
As an experienced educator, a former school board candidate, a parent of FCPS graduates, and a taxpayer who fully supports public education, I can no longer remain silent about this recent budget crisis in our school system.I am hoping to offer a new perspective and voice of reason as we move forward from this...
38 people died in Lexington crashes in 2024. Can the city get that to...
Over the past five years, 198 people in Lexington have been killed in car crashes in Fayette County. The number of people with serious, life-threatening injuries topped 530 from 2020 to 2024, according to Lexington Police Department and Kentucky State Police data. A Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council special task...
Ex–FMC Lexington employee pleads guilty to taking $18.6K to smuggle drugs, tobacco into prison
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A former Federal Medical Center Lexington employee pleaded guilty Monday to a federal bribery charge, admitting she accepted $18,602 to smuggle tobacco and synthetic marijuana into the prison in 2023 and 2024, according to a plea agreement filed Monday in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District...
5 Best Local Favorite Restaurants in Lexington, Kentucky to Try
Lexington, Kentucky, is a city rich in history and culture, and its culinary scene is no exception. From traditional Southern comfort food to innovative farm-to-table experiences, Lexington offers a diverse array of dining options that cater to all tastes. Here are five local favorite restaurants that have captured...
Arrest Made After Newborn Found in Closet
A former University of Kentucky student-athlete was arrested after police discovered a dead newborn in her closet. The 21-year-old initially thought the infant was alive but later claimed to have concealed the birth and disposed of the body. She faces multiple charges as a grand jury prepares to review the case,...
Bravo, Lexington. Phoenix Park is a success story I did not think was possible....
In August, I wrote an Op-Ed about the serious challenges facing downtown Lexington — drug use, aggressive panhandling, and a violent and senseless attack on a defenseless individual. Phoenix Park epitomized these troubles; for decades, that area has been blighted and troubled. The city tried engineering around it,...
Multiple roadways in Lexington closed due to high water
Multiple roadways in Lexington and Fayette County are experiencing heavy flooding and are closed to traffic.
Proposed downtown Lexington development could demolish 12 historic buildings
A proposed development in downtown Lexington could lead to the demolition of a dozen historic buildings, a plan that preservation advocates say would erase part of the city's architectural heritage.
Lexington Pride Festival returning next summer
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — One of Lexington’s biggest celebrations is returning next summer. The 2026 Lexington Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from noon to 10 p.m. on Oliver Lewis Way. The annual event celebrates love, inclusion, and community, featuring live performances, local...
