Old Friends Resident Padua’s Pride Passes Away At Age 29
Longtime Old Friends’ resident Padua’s Pride (IRE) has passed away at the age of 29, the Georgetown, Ky. retirement facility announced Saturday on X. Padua’s Pride had been on the farm since 2018 and was an original resident of its Ashton Grove facility in Georgetown. He leaves behind longtime companions Palmer's...
Lane Closures on East Fourth Street in Lexington
Starting January 17, lane closures will occur on East Fourth Street in Lexington to facilitate sewer line replacement. The closures will be in effect on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. until the end of January. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes to avoid delays, as parking will not be available in...
What’s it like when 600-ton ‘Big Boy’ locomotive comes to town?
Big Boy No. 4014, described as "the Elvis Presley of locomotives," could begin its first ever coast-to-coast tour in just a matter of weeks.
Man Arrested for Murder in Lexington Stabbing Incident
Roberto Buffill-Paredes, 43, has been charged with murder following the stabbing death of a woman in Lexington. The incident occurred at a residence on Larkin Road, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Buffill-Paredes also faces charges of Abuse of a Corpse and Tampering with Physical Evidence. The...
Discount retailer asks customers for rolled coins, offers ‘crazy’ gift cards deal
A discount retailer with multiple locations around the Capital Region is offering gift cards for rolled coins.
Man dies after fight with officers at Central KY jail. NAACP calls for investigation
A Richmond man died earlier this month after an incident involving officers at the Madison County Detention Center sent him to the hospital, and the NAACP is calling for a thorough investigation. Dion Watts, 42, a father of six, died at University of Kentucky Medical Center Jan. 6, according to his obituary. The...
UK Cheerleading to Compete in National Competitions
LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Kentucky cheerleading squad will compete in the Universal Cheer Association national championships beginning on Saturday in Orlando. UK will compete in two different competitions during the event. First up will be the Division 1A Coed competition, with Kentucky competing at 12:50 on Saturday...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Bundle up if you have plans today!
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are giving you the FIRST ALERT to a Chilly Sunday. Sunday and Monday are going to be brutally cold. We’re talking feels-like temperatures dropping into the single digits and teens. That kind of cold is no joke — frostbite can develop on exposed skin in just minutes.
Popular Tri-State tabletop gaming convention announces it won’t be returning
CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A local tabletop gaming convention said they will not be returning next year. CinCityCon had been a Tri-State staple for the better part of a decade, but the convention's organizer said there's too much risk involved in bringing it back. CinCityCon has two sister conventions going on...
Kentucky Brewery Launches Bold Bourbon Barrel Stout
The Lexington Brewing & Distilling Company has kicked off 2025 with something worth paying attention to. The operation, which holds the unique distinction of being the only brewery and distillery

















