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
Governor Beshear Announces New Tourism Development Projects
Governor Andy Beshear has revealed five new tourism development projects expected to generate approximately $118 million in economic investment and create around 298 jobs. This initiative aims to diversify Kentucky’s tourism landscape by focusing on luxury accommodations and family-friendly attractions, underlining...
Doubted & dismissed, Collin Chandler’s clutch rise silences the skeptics
Collin Chandler is silencing the critics with some clutch plays that have sparked the Cats to 3 straight wins.

















