Ky. fire dept. offering reward after Herman Clark, the beloved station cat, goes missing
Police identify man killed in Nicholasville shooting. Dr Helena Pinheiro - Audiology Awareness Month Bluegrass Hearing Clinic. Dr Helena Pinheiro - Audiology Awareness Month Bluegrass Hearing Clinic. Shot reportedly fired during early morning Lexington robbery, police say. Updated: 4 hours ago. Police are...
Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
This post was originally published on Kentucky.gov News. FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; funding to improve bridges; RISING, a documentary from Team Kentucky; and medical cannabis. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman provided an update on the new Kentucky...
Kentucky Approves 25,000 Sq. Ft. Medical Cannabis Cultivation Facility
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken another major step forward with the approval of one of the state’s largest cultivation operations. Governor Andy Beshear announced today via press release that Natural State GreenGrass CannaCo, a Tier III facility...
Lexington, Kentucky Celebrates Black-Owned Businesses
Lexington, Kentucky, recognized as the Horse Capital of the World, boasts a vibrant community of Black-owned businesses that contribute significantly to the city’s cultural and culinary landscape. Ten notable establishments, including Genesis Coffee House and Honey J’s, showcase diverse offerings, while events like...
Fayette County Schools spent $38K on failed tax campaign without full board knowledge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools paid a lobbying firm $38,000 to promote a failed tax increase without informing all board members about the contract, adding to transparency concerns at the cash-strapped district already facing multiple investigations and calls for leadership resignations. Board...
Teenager accused of killing two other teens makes first court appearance
During Friday's court hearing, Reyes-Ocampo waived his right to a formal arraignment. His case will proceed with a pre-trial conference scheduled for Nov. 20, followed by a status hearing on Dec. 12.
Lexington detective wins dismissal in suit over 2022 murder arrest
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A federal judge has thrown out a Lexington man’s civil-rights lawsuit against a city homicide detective, ruling police had enough evidence to arrest him in a 2021 shooting even though a grand jury later declined to indict. In a memorandum opinion signed Sept. 29, 2025,...
Cookout brings Lexington community together after recent violence
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - In Lexington’s East End, the William Wells Brown Neighborhood Association hosted a free fall break cookout for the community Friday, bringing good vibes to an area recently impacted by shootings. Robert and Vivian Hodge, who grew up in the neighborhood, organized the event at William...
Church hosts vigil in wake of violent week in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington neighborhood is calling for peace after a violent week that claimed the life of 19-year-old Ja’Zarion Robinson, marking the city’s 17th homicide of the year. Seventh Street Community Church hosted a candlelight vigil on Friday evening at the site where Robinson was...
Convicted killer of 6-year-old boy walks free after serving less than half his 20-year...
A Kentucky man who broke into a home and fatally stabbed 6-year-old Logan Tipton in 2015 was released on parole Tuesday after serving seven years in prison.
