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WKYT crews are at Churchill Downs reporting on the Kentucky Oaks races Friday, May 1. Lexington Opera House during its massive renovations in 1970s. Overnight storms have caused thousands of homes across the Commonwealth to lose power.

KENTUCKY, USA — Renters in Kentucky's largest cities are more mobile while homeowners tend to be locked-in, a recent study has found. PropertyShark recently analyzed Census long-distance migration data and found that between 2019 and 2024, Kentucky's two largest cities saw owners moving less while renters moved more. L

Tuesday marked the culmination of the council's six-week review and update of Mayor Linda Gorton's proposed $547 million dollar general fund budget. Among the changes: The body ultimately decided to allot $1.5 million to move forward with city accessibility upgrades as part of a transition under the ADA, or Americans w

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is adding $2.75 million to Mayor Linda Gorton’s proposed city budget.

Good morning, Kentucky. Here's what you need to know today. Patchy areas of dense fog could develop this morning; otherwise, expect a dry start to the day. High pressure and drier air will start building south into Kentucky. A small rain chance remains in southern Kentucky, but the rest of us should stay dry.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Nearly 1,000 people are without power in northeast Lexington, according to the Kentucky Utilities power outage map. As of 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 941 customers are without power. The KU map says the estimated time of restoration is 10 a.m. According to the city...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public School Board members will consider a request for a $110 million loan to cover expenses as the district continues to grapple with its financial fallout. The elected members of the board will also vote on the tentative budget for next school year, which...

At least 11 people who spoke at Wednesday’s Fayette County Board of Education meeting asked for Fayette Superintendent Demetrus Liggins’ resignation or firing amid the district’s significant budget problems. Liggins has been superintendent amid extensive financial issues. The district acknowledged last year it was faci

The first Publix grocery store opened in 1930 in Winter Haven, Florida, with the chain eventually expanding to 1,435 locations across the Southeast. After 94 years, Publix finally found its way to the Bluegrass State, opening in Louisville in 2024. Kentucky now has six Publix locations with more on the way, including a

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - UPDATE: All lanes are reopened after the vehicle fire was extinguished and the scene was cleared. ORIGINAL STORY: Some lanes on Northbound Interstate 75 are blocked due to a reported vehicle fire. According to Lexington police, traffic is down to one lane near mile marker 119...