Fayette school officials reveal how many millions of dollars job cuts will save
Fayette school officials revealed Tuesday that the 120 job positions the cash-strapped district eliminated will save an estimated $11 million in the 2027 fiscal year budget. District officials released the figure as part of written answers to budget questions posed at a live session last week. District officials are re
Lexington named a Top 10 city for food in the United States
Congratulations, Lexington. You did it. A top-10 ranking for the best food in the United States. This isn’t KSR’s opinion, but that of Condé Nast Traveler, which does fun things like rank cities based on their cuisine. Cond[é Nast ranked Lexington, Kentucky, at No. 6 on its list of the best cities for foodies](https://
Questions remain over Fayette County superintendent’s pay cut amount
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Three and a half weeks after Fayette County Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins announced he would take a pay cut amid the district’s financial fallout, questions about how much money he is giving up remain unanswered. Liggins announced the cut would be 10% of his pay,...
Stove fire sends 1 person to hospital in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person was sent to the hospital after a fire in Lexington on Tuesday night. Officials with the Lexington Fire Department told WKYT that units were dispatched to 1137 Bay Meadow Drive for a reported structure fire. The fire was caused by food on a stove...
Publix opening new location in Nicholasville
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - Publix announced Monday that a lease was signed for a new location in Nicholasville according to the Herald Leader. The new location will be in the Stonedale development at the northwest corner of Nicholasville Road and Brannon Road. The super market will be 54,964 square feet with a Publix
Auburn beats out Kentucky to land commitment from 2027 OL
The Auburn Tigers earned a home-state commitment in the 2027 class, landing former Gadsden Southside (Ala.) offensive lineman Rance Brown. Rivals reported that Brown, a 3-star prospect according to 247 Sports Composite, committed to Auburn over Kentucky. North Carolina, Arizona and Duke were also among the programs int
Memorial Day services honor Franklin County’s fallen, including family’s Vietnam loss
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Memorial Day services were held across the commonwealth Monday, with solemn gatherings honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation. At Frankfort Cemetery, Franklin County residents came together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice...
Two ‘Liberty Trees’ dedicated at Veterans Park
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Two “Liberty Trees” were dedicated at the Never Forget Garden in Veterans Park on Sunday. The plantings are part of the 250th celebration of the United States’ founding. Lexington’s city tree, the burr oak, was planted and dedicated to the men and women...
‘Never forget:’ 9/11 Pentagon widow speaks at Camp Nelson Memorial Day Ceremony
Camp Nelson National Cemetery and the Central Kentucky Veterans Committee hosted a Memorial Day ceremony Monday morning in Nicholasville.
Harrison County roads cracked and flooded after days of heavy rain
Days of consecutive rainfall have left Harrison County roads cracked, flooded, and littered with debris, with damage varying significantly depending on location.

















