Lexington hip-hop group brings music to recovery centers to inspire healing
A group of Kentucky musicians are bringing the power of song to recovery centers locations around the state. It continues a mission to encourage and uplift people working through recovery programs.
Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater 2026 Shows
The Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater has already announced several concerts for 2026, with many more on the way. Take a look at the shows scheduled so far and start planning your summer.
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY | Chris Bailey has a Winter Weather Advisory
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Our WKYT First Alert Weather Day continues through Monday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of central and eastern Kentucky tonight and early Saturday. Rain and snow develop quickly from southwest to northeast this evening. That will change to snow with a moderate...
Planning panel approves Southland Drive subdivision, East High project; delays massive Citation Center overhaul
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission signed off on several commercial and residential development plans Wednesday, advancing projects from Southland Drive to East High Street while putting the brakes on a far larger proposal near Georgetown Road amid environmental and design concerns. The most...
Kentucky is riding high but 1 ugly stat suggests a crash might be coming...
Previewing a massive game between Kentucky and Tennessee, giving you all you need to know including how to watch.
University of Kentucky launches $22 forage testing program for farmers
For many Kentucky farmers, hay and feed represent one of their biggest annual expenses. But without proper testing, it's often difficult to determine if that feed actually meets their animals' needs.
Beloved Lexington photographer Woody Phillips dies at 72
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Woody Phillips, a beloved photographer who spent 13 years capturing major events in Lexington, died Thursday. He was 72. Phillips was one of Lexington’s most requested photographers at Tops In Lexington Magazine as well as a valued member of the Top staff. “Woody loved this...
Nate Ament prepared for first No. 24 Tennessee-Kentucky clash
Freshman Nate Ament has played just 17 college games, but the forward has made a veteran-like impact for coach Rick Barnes' squad. Four days after taking over against Texas A&M in a double-overtime win, the 19-year-old Ament leads the No. 24 Volunteers against Kentucky in the first of their two fierce border battles...
Man convicted of manslaughter in 2023 Lexington shooting case
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A jury convicted a man for his role in a 2023 Lexington shooting. Scott Lawless was charged in the death of 35-year-old Kevin Reel in 2023 after Lawless allegedly shot him in downtown Lexington. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, Lawless’ lawyers argued he was attempting to...
Lexington homicide victim identified as 29-year-old mother
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The name of the victim in Lexington’s most recent homicide has been released. The coroner’s office says she has been identified as 29-year-old Anisleys Font Lantaron. PREVIOUS: Citation claims Lexington homicide suspect wrapped victim’s body in blanket. Lexington police say the man charged,...

















