Something feels different about Mark Pope’s third-year offseason approach
Mark Pope, ahead of a pivotal third year in Lexington, seems to be changing his tune when it comes to offseason processes.
1 hospitalized; 4 displaced after Lexington fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person was taken to the hospital and four people have been displaced after a fire at a multifamily housing unit. Crews were dispatched at 10:39 am Friday to the fire at 1107 Winchester Road near the Sportsman Motel. One person was transported to a nearby...
City, state working to help laid off Fayette County school employees
Lexington city officials are teaming up with the Kentucky Career Center — Bluegrass/American Job Center to host a virtual job fair for Fayette County Public School employees who will lose their jobs come July 1. The virtual job fair will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17. Employers from across the state are
Evarts mayor home after 47-day hospital stay for kidney surgery
By Paul Lunsford Harlan Enterprise After over six weeks away due to serious health issues, Evarts Mayor Eddie Manning returned home Thursday. Admitted to the University of Kentucky Hospital in […]
Lexington police respond to scene near Manchester Street, Oliver Lewis Way
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - WKYT is tracking a large police presence near Manchester Street and Oliver Lewis Way. WKYT has a crew on scene and will provide updates as information becomes available.
7-story apartment complex proposed near UK campus. Residents vow to fight it
A Colorado developer wants to raze a row of commercial buildings in Woodland Triangle to build a new seven-story retail and apartment complex at the corner of Woodland Avenue and East High Street. Titan Investments will seek a zone change and will demolish at least six buildings in the Woodland Triangle area, including
Golden Alert canceled after missing Versailles man with dementia located
The Versailles Police Department shared at 9:50 a.m. that Stevie Abbott had been located. No additional information was provided.
FCPS officials speak out on decision to pursue $95 million loan
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Fayette County Public Schools Board of Education approved a $95 million request for a loan at a Wednesday night meeting. Many board members voted for the proposal reluctantly, saying that it is necessary to keep the district operating. The question remains: At what cost has...
WKYT wins three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Radio Television Digital News Association announced today that WKYT is the winner of three regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism. WKYT won regional Murrows for Breaking News, Digital, and Innovation. Breaking News: When a tornado ripped through southern Kentucky, WKYT
Temporary lane closures begin Thursday on I-75 in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Temporary lane closures begin Thursday evening for I-75 North and South in Lexington, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The right lane of I-75 North will close at 6:30 p.m. between mile markers 112 and 113 at 6:30 p.m. The left lane of I-75 South will...
