Lexington Police respond to early morning shooting
According to Lexington police, at around 5 a.m., officers responded the scene of a victim with a gunshot wound on South Limestone. Upon arrival, police found the victim and she was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police noted that suspect information is not available at this time....
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife wants to turn your live Christmas tree into a fish...
Here's how it works: You bring your tree to one of over thirty drop-off locations across the state. From there, staff will take it, anchor it to a weight, and submerge it alongside others in one of Kentucky’s lakes or reservoirs. The trees will decompose naturally and, in the meantime, provide shelter and shade to...
Kentucky volleyball lands star but suffers rivalry blow in Transfer Portal whiplash
Kentucky volleyball has added Notre Dame star Morgan Gaerte from the transfer portal, but also lost middle blocker Brooke Bultema to archrival Louisville.
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: 70s today, but much cooler air isn’t too far behind
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - We are giving you the FIRST ALERT to a warm Sunday. After seeing an overall nice Saturday with highs in the upper 50s and low 60s, we will keep the warming trend going for your Sunday with record breaking highs nearing 70 degrees. We will start...
9 Kentucky Restaurants Where Burgoo Still Feels Like a Comforting Staple
Burgoo isn’t just a stew—it’s a warm hug in a bowl. In Kentucky, this thick, hearty mix of meats and vegetables isn’t relegated to history books. It’s alive, simmering in kitchens that locals swear by. These restaurants serve it not as a novelty, but as...
Grand jury declines to indict father of two Kentucky State University students in fatal...
Multiple media sources have reported that a grand jury this week declined to indict the father of two Kentucky State University students who was charged with murder for an on-campus shooting that killed one student and injured another.
Christmas Day fire damages multiple downtown Lawrenceburg businesses
Christmas Day fire damages multiple downtown Lawrenceburg businesses.
Democratic socialist Herbert Lynn launches at-large bid for Lexington council
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Democratic socialist and labor organizer has entered the race for an at-large seat on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, framing his campaign around rising housing costs, utility bills and what he calls a City Hall too friendly to powerful interests. Herbert Lynn, an HVAC dispatcher...
Lexington Police Seek Suspect in Domestic Dispute
Lexington, Kentucky – The Lexington Police Department is actively searching for a suspect involved in a domestic dispute that occurred on December 25, 2025. Officers responded to a reported domestic violence incident on Martin Luther King Boulevard at approximately 10:30 a.m. The suspect fled the scene on foot, and...
Parents of killed Kentucky State University student jailed for threats of retaliation
A grand jury ultimately decided to not indict Bard in the shooting.

















