Man injured in Lexington shooting, police ask for public’s help
Police are looking for more information about a shooting that happened Monday that left a man injured.
Kentucky State Police Post 12 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement
This post was originally published by the Kentucky State Police. FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 1, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 12 Frankfort, which provides coverage for Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at...
Devine Carama speaks out on the shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The recent shooting in Lexington has left the community shaken, and the director of One Lexington is speaking out. Devine Carama, who leads the city’s youth violence prevention initiative, says he personally knew the victim and described him as “a kid he loved.”
‘I Got My Block’ initiative challenges kids to improve their neighborhoods
Young people in Lexington are taking ownership of their neighborhoods through a new initiative called "I Got My Block," encouraging kids to pick up trash and help elders with yard work and odd jobs.
Lexington planning commission passes controversial zone change
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - In an 8-2 vote, The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Planning Commission approved rezoning Thursday for the Aylesford neighborhood downtown. Development company Core Spaces is proposing to build an eight story residential complex, but it would demolish 12 historic properties within...
Trotting filly Keys a million-dollar bid in Lexington
View our full coverage of the sale here. The Walner filly out of French Café — bred by Marvin Katz and Al Libfeld and raised and sold by Kentuckiana — was purchased for $1 million by Patty Key on opening night at Fasig-Tipton. It’s the most expensive standardbred yearling filly ever sold at auction.
Nifty Thrifting: Local Spots to Find Hidden Gems
We don’t know about you, but we love a good treasure hunt. There’s something extra-special about searching far and wide for your perfect item and finding it buried among the other hidden gems at the thrift store. Bonus points if you find an item at a bargain price! Lexington is home to several consignment stores,...
U of Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling’s Baby Was Born ‘Full Term’ and Alive, Records...
The body of Laken Snelling’s infant son “appeared to be full term when discovered,” according to Lexington, Kentucky police records obtained by Lex18. The former University of Kentucky cheerleader also told staff at the university’s hospital that the baby made a “whimper” and she “guessed” he was alive when he was...
New evidence emerge into FCPS knowingness of budget shortfall
The last few months have come with lots of drama and discovery for Fayette County Public Schools, which is balancing budgetary issues and student success.
Ky. police looking for driver who hit two people in crosswalk
Lexington police arrested Jon’tay Mattingly in connection with a shooting that seriously injured a city worker. Donald Miller - Fall Fun at Gatton Park on the Town Branch. Donald Miller - Fall Fun at Gatton Park on the Town Branch. Lexington shooting victim fighting for their life. Updated: 9...

















