Lexington KY

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington woman is transforming a former restaurant on Trent Boulevard into a safe haven for children called The Kids Spot. Stacey Sloan said she has seen too much violence in Lexington and wants it to stop. Her solution is creating a space where children can play video games, learn and...

Lexington is grappling with a homelessness crisis as the number of unhoused individuals reaches 925, prompting demands for 500 new shelter beds. With a 34% increase in homelessness since 2020, city officials are responding by opening a temporary winter shelter with 216 beds, emphasizing the need for both immediate...

As the anniversary of Lydia Perkins’ disappearance approaches, her family continues to search for answers. Nearly 28 years since she vanished, her brother and mother remain committed to uncovering the truth, despite the absence of substantial leads from law enforcement. They are advocating for renewed interest in the...

A family is desperate for answers as the search continues for 54-year-old Jyronna Parker, a Marine Corps veteran who, has been missing since last Friday.

A Somerset man has been arrested and charged after a Wednesday night traffic stop led to the discovery of drugs, cash, and a firearm, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The man accused in a downtown Lexington shooting was back in court Thursday morning. According to court records, 25-year-old Alonzo Richardson appeared for a pre-trial conference at 10:30 a.m. His arrest stems from a shooting in May 2024, when officers responded to reports of...

Kentucky’s medical cannabis program is on the brink of launching, with dispensaries expected to begin operations imminently. The Post Dispensary in Beaver Dam will be the first to open, paving the way for 48 licensed dispensaries across the state. Cultivation efforts are underway to ensure product availability, and...

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man is facing charges in connection with a Lexington shooting that happened in September. Lexington Police announced on Thursday that 23-year-old Johnte Woods is charged with first-degree assault and three counts of criminal mischief in connection with a shooting on Devonport Drive on...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Four Kentuckians were honored Thursday for saving the life of a state trooper after a shooting in July 2025. Jimmy Alexander, Jessica Alexander, Taylor Hall and Ofc. Adam Arnold each received the Citation of Meritorious Achievement for their quick actions after KSP Trooper Jude Remilien was shot.

Standing along the banks of the Kentucky River at the John Nickell Boat Ramp, Whitney Lewis, founder of A Cleaner Kentucky, marked a major milestone in her mission to keep the Commonwealth beautiful — one bag at a time. Lewis recently announced that A Cleaner Kentucky has officially surpassed 1 million bags of litter...