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Will Stein is putting the final touches on his debut portal class, adding another proven pass-catcher to the Wildcats’ roster in 2026. Shane Carr committed to Kentucky coming off a visit to Lexington, choosing the Wildcats over interest from Washington State. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound wide receiver has two years of...

The Boone Tunnel was carved in 1926 to allow cars to bypass a treacherous curve and directly approach the “Brooklyn Bridge” crossing the Kentucky River between Wilmore and Harrodsburg. That first bridge had been built in 1871 and replaced Cogars Ferry which had been established to service stagecoaches crossing the...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Kentucky lawmakers have filed legislation honoring six-year-old Logan Tipton, who was killed in his Versailles home more than a decade ago. According to legislators, House Bill 422 would increase the minimum amount of time certain offenders must serve before becoming eligible for...

Starting January 18, the United States Postal Service will implement a price increase across various mailing services in Kentucky. This adjustment, affecting both local and national customers, includes average increases of 6.6% for Priority Mail, 5.1% for Priority Mail Express, and 7.8% for Ground Advantage. Commonly...

This post was originally published by Kentucky Health News. An unvaccinated Jessamine County resident has tested positive for measles, marking the first confirmed case of measles in a Kentucky resident since July, state health officials announced Jan. 15. This person was exposed to the highly contagious virus by an...

Value City Furniture and American Signature Furniture stores in Lexington are set to close following liquidation sales initiated after the parent company’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Liquidation sales are currently underway at all affected locations, offering discounts of up to 50% on various home furnishings....

Shannon Gilday is set to have a status hearing on January 20th to rule on a defense motion for a change of venue in the case of the murder of Jordan Morgan, daughter of Rep. Wesley Morgan.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Lexington Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred on Hollow Creek Road. Police said bullets hit a home around 6 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 18. No injuries were reported. Lexington police are still searching for a suspect. This story is developing and will be...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky health officials announced the state’s first positive measles case of 2026 on Thursday. Local and state health care leaders confirmed the infected person is an unvaccinated Jessamine County resident under the age of five. The Jessamine County Health Department said an out-of-state...

The celebration honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. begins with the Freedom March at 1, starting and ending at the Central Bank Center. At 2, a commemorative program will be held featuring the Reverend Devon Jerome Crawford as keynote speaker. The event also features a photography exhibition celebrating the work...