Lexington teacher “grateful” for sick day donations after tragic car accident
A Lansdowne Elementary School instructor is sharing her gratitude after the FCPS community rallied around her family following a devastating car accident that claimed her mother's life.
‘I don’t want to move into my son’s house.’ | Property tax freeze proposed...
FRANKFORT, Ky. — If you're over 65, your property taxes could stop going up if a new proposal in Frankfort to change Kentucky's constitution passes. Catherine Overton would benefit. She line dances at ElderServe every week despite two knee replacements. "This is something that helps mentally, physically and...
More Kentuckians may now be eligible to save lives at the Kentucky Blood Center
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More Kentucky residents may now be able to roll up their sleeves to donate blood after the state’s largest blood center updated its eligibility rules for certain cancer patients. The change comes after an extensive review of medical data and in alignment with U.S. Food...
Lexington police, fire pension board sets higher city contribution after strong investment year
LEXINGTON — Lexington’s Police and Fire Retirement Fund Board on Wednesday approved a higher employer contribution rate for the coming fiscal year, even as the pension system posted strong investment returns and modest gains in overall funding health. The board voted unanimously to set the city’s required...
Kentucky schools monitor rising absences amid flu surge
Post-holiday sickness has caused some Kentucky school districts to adjust schedules due to rising student and staff absences, with custodial teams taking extra steps to sanitize buildings and families being encouraged to keep sick children home.
‘Dedication and service’: Former Lexington police chief dies at 79 years old
Former Lexington police chief, Larry Walsh, died at 79 years old on Thursday, Jan. 15, the Lexington Police Department announced on a Facebook post.
Lexington council hires familiar face to lead the city’s law department
After more than a year with a temporary commissioner, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government has hired a permanent lead for the city’s law department. Dave Barberie, who has served as the interim commissioner of the law department since August 2024, was approved by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council to...
Full Guide to Kentucky vs. Tennessee: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups
Previewing an important January matchup between Kentucky and Tennessee as both squads try to get back into the top half of the SEC title race.
Kentucky Beers Unveil New Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout to Start the Year
Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co., the only brewery and distillery on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®️, announces its latest beer release this week with nationwide availability for its Kentucky®️ Bourbon Barrel Toasted Stout – 10% abv. (SRP $15.99 / 4pk Bottles). This is a limited seasonal release beer.
Markey Cancer Center treats 1st patient in US with new lung cancer therapy
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has treated the first patient in the U.S. with a new immunotherapy for small cell lung cancer, offering hope for patients whose cancers have stopped responding to other treatments. UK Markey Cancer Center is the first site in the...

















