Owner cited after dog attack on toddler in Lexington park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The owner of a dog involved in a dog attack of a two-year-old last week has been charged. Officials with Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control announced on Monday, March 16, that the owner had been identified after asking the public for tips five days ago.
Kentucky school districts face backlash over snow, ice response
Many parents in Fayette and Jessamine counties are upset about how the school systems handled the sporadic snow and ice central Kentucky saw Monday morning.
Former Lexington firefighter facing new theft charge
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington police have filed a new theft charge in an investigation against a former firefighter. Jeremiah Littrell was first arrested back in January, on a theft charge for allegedly taking $60,000 for home repair projects that were not completed. According to a new arrest citation, Lexington...
The Arty Little Donut Shop In Kentucky That’s Absolutely Worth The Visit
Sometimes the best discoveries in life come with exposed brick walls and the smell of fresh donuts wafting through the air, and North Lime Coffee & Donuts in Lexington delivers both in spades. This little gem on Limestone Street is proof that good things really do come to those who...
‘Public safety issue.’ Lexington council members critical after more snow problems
Two Lexington Urban County Council members were critical Tuesday of the city’s response to winter weather after a blast of snow hit Lexington roadways early in the morning, quickly freezing over and leading to over 150 collisions Tuesday morning. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton told the Herald-Leader “no one saw ice...
K9 ‘Flash’ joins Georgetown Police to help crack down on child exploitation
The Georgetown Police Department has a new four-legged member on the force — and he's already making an impact.
Another potential transfer portal target for Kentucky has emerged
As soon as April 7th hits Mark Pope will be hitting the transfer portal hard.
Icy roads bring hours-long backups across Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Snow and ice have caused traffic backups throughout Lexington since early Tuesday morning, with some drivers reporting delays of more than an hour on routes that normally take minutes. Dan Harrington’s normal commute from near New Circle Road typically takes about 15 minutes. On Tuesday, he...
One hospitalized after Lexington shooting, police say
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person is in the hospital after a Lexington shooting Tuesday. Lexington police report that officers were dispatched to a home in the 1700 block of Cantrill Dr for a report of shots fired at around 5:30. When officers arrived, they located a male victim who...
If Lexington wrecks started so early, why weren’t city, schools prepared? | Opinion
Sometimes it seems like the Fayette County Public Schools and the city of Lexington are trapped in some strange, snow-packed death spiral. They could both pull out and save each other, but over and over, they descend into chaos, facing the white-hot heat of a working parent who just had to cancel a really important...
