Lexington KY

Lexington police said that officers were called around 9:40 p.m. to the 100 block of Village Drive, where they found a man who had been shot.

To increase safety for highway crews, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is beginning to install automated speed enforcement cameras in active work zones. The first work zones to receive cameras this week and in coming weeks are in the vicinity of Lexington, Corbin and Shelbyville. The devices will not be active at...

In Lexington, Kentucky, a new women’s horsemanship initiative has been launched at Spy Coast Farm, aimed at aiding women in recovery from addiction. Established by Stable Recovery, this program encourages emotional support and skill development through interactions with horses. Participants build a supportive...

The case of a former University of Kentucky student who was arrested in connection to her infant's death is bypassing a preliminary hearing and heading straight to a grand jury. Laken Snelling, 21, appeared in Fayette District Court on Friday. According to the Lexington Herald-Leader, during the brief hearing,...

UK students share excitement ahead of the start of Big Blue Madness. UK students share excitement ahead of the start of Big Blue Madness. Top Stories: WKYT News at 6:00 PM (9/26/2025) Updated: Sep. 26, 2025 at 11:00 PM EDT. Top Stories: WKYT News at 6:00 PM (9/26/2025) Lexington organizations...

Kountry Lane Standardbreds is a new listing in the Lexington Selected Yearling Sale catalog’s index of consignors, but the Wakarusa, IN breeding operation is no stranger to the Bluegrass. The farm, owned by Ola Yoder and managed by Duane Miller, has sold yearlings at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion in the past, doing...

WINCHESTER, Ky. — A Wednesday traffic stop on Interstate 64 resulted in a significant drug seizure and the arrest of three individuals after a police K-9 located suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine in their vehicle. The incident occurred on September 24, 2025, when Winchester Police Narcotics Detectives pulled...

An exotic diamond dove, native to Australia, was rescued in Lexington after being found near a dumpster outside Sir Pizza. The bird is now receiving care from Lexington Fayette-Animal Care & Control with hopes of recovery. LFACC is looking to reunite the dove with its owner, while an employee from the restaurant has...

Just after midnight on Sunday, Garrard County emergency personnel announced on social media that the nature preserve had been temporarily closed to the public.

Lexington police have identified two suspects involved in the shooting of city worker Stephon Vanzant, who is currently in critical condition. The incident took place at a bus stop on September 18, with one suspect arrested and the other still at large. These events highlight ongoing concerns about public safety for...