Lexington KY

There are a lot of theatrics that come with March Madness. There are cinderella runs and storylines with every matchup. Of course, the main with Kentucky taking on James Madison is that Kenny Brooks will be taking on his alma mater, where his first stop was as a head coach. Brooks and his team aren’t focused on any...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Lexington mayoral candidate Raquel Carter. There are seven candidates candidates for Lexington mayor this year including incumbent Linda Gorton. One of her challengers is Raquel Carter a business owner and former chair...

These 8 steakhouses serve amazing beef and memorable dining experiences!. 1. The Blue Heron Steakhouse (Lexington) Great steakhouses don’t always announce themselves with neon signs and fancy advertising campaigns. The Blue Heron Steakhouse in Lexington is proof that the best places often let their food do the...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — One person has been charged following a shots-fired incident on Wednesday in Lexington. Officers with the Lexington Police Department were dispatched at 12:15 p.m. on March 18 to the 2500 block of Danielle Lane for reports of shots fired. According to a news release,...

A second Central Kentucky barbecue restaurant has been closed abruptly by unfortunate circumstances. On Thursday, Straight From Texas Bar-B-Que was closed by a fire . And on Friday, Red State BBQ, 4020 Georgetown Rd. in Lexington, was hit by a car. According to restaurant owner David Carroll, a driver was pulling out...

A major sigh of relief has arrived for Iowa State, as star big man Joshua Jefferson has avoided a serious injury. Will he play vs. Kentucky?

ONE Lexington has seen success in reducing youth gun violence in recent years. Now, it's looking toward what's next.

Lexington’s environmental quality and public works commissioner said in her resignation letter this week that it was an “honor” to work in Lexington city government, as she quit her role after Lexington saw persistent road safety problems during snow and ice events. Nancy Albright resigned after an early morning snow...

Temporary road closures will begin March 23, at the intersection of Leestown and New Circle roads. Those road closures will repeat on Tuesday night. The road closures are necessary to place a new bridge beam that is part of a major reconstruction of the interchange and widening of New Circle Road. Beginning Monday at...

Repaving will begin March 23 in an area between Loudon Avenue and New Circle Road, city officials said. The project will mill and repave over 18,000 feet in that area. Work is expected to be completed within about four weeks, weather permitting. Several different sections of streets off East Loudon Avenue in that...