FCPS using new school bus technology this school year
Fayette County Public Schools is rolling out a new technology on district buses to help make the process of getting to and from school more efficient for everybody, giving drivers more control and allowing the district to tailor routes directly to each student.
Montgomery County man allegedly pulls woman off trail, attempts to rape her
MT. STERLING, Ky. – A Montgomery County man is in police custody after allegedly kidnapping, attempting to rape, and robbing a woman who was walking on a trail. The Mt. Sterling Police Department says it was dispatched to Adena Trail for an attempted sexual assault on Monday evening. The...
Suspect in Custody Following Gun Incident in Lexington
A suspect has been taken into custody after a gun-related incident early Tuesday morning in Lexington, Kentucky. The altercation occurred around 3 a.m. on East Maxwell Street, resulting in minor injuries to the victim. The police quickly responded and cordoned off the area to investigate the situation, urging...
ATF: Man caught with gun, drugs Saturday near downtown nightlife hotspot
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A 23-year-old Lexington man on probation for prior drug trafficking convictions is facing a new federal charge after police say they found him with a loaded handgun, drugs and paraphernalia during a late-night patrol downtown last weekend. According to a criminal complaint filed Thursday in U.S....
FCPS leader: ‘We are at a crisis point,’ as contingency fund could shrink by...
Faced with a gaping $16 million shortfall in its fiscal year budget, Fayette County Public Schools leaders turned to local business and community leaders in late July for a solution. Their recommendation: Dip into the district’s anticipated $42 million contingency fund to cover the gap. On Thursday, Superintendent...
Throwback Thursday: Another Kentucky food story, Long John Silver’s
We have told stories of legendary Kentucky food icons like the real man behind the cake mix, Duncan Hines, and Colonel Sanders’ Kentucky fried chicken recipe. Another global restaurant chain got its start in Kentucky nearly 60 years ago, one you likely didn’t expect. Long John Silver’s seafood chain started in...
Narcotics Enforcement Unit continuing to investigate seizure case in Lexington, KY
LEXINGTON, KY — The Lexington Police Department Narcotics Enforcement Unit seized over 600 pounds of marijuana/hemp flower from local vape shops last week. On Wednesday, August 6, 2025, detectives with the Narcotics Enforcement Unit conducted search warrants at four different vape shops in Lexington that were...
New documentary looks at the lasting impacts of redlining in Lexington’s Black communities
A new documentary set to debut later this month will focus on the history of Black communities in Lexington.
New Subcommittee Formed to Enhance Diversity in Lexington Governance
The Lexington Fayette Urban County Council has formed a subcommittee aimed at improving diversity and transparency in the city’s boards and commissions. Co-chaired by Vice Mayor Dan Wu and Councilwoman Shayla Lynch, the subcommittee will begin meetings on August 28. This initiative comes in response to community...
Missing Frankfort teen wanted in home invasion found hiding in Ohio sewer pipe
A missing Frankfort teenager was arrested in Ohio on Monday, after law enforcement reportedly linked him to a weekend home invasion.
