Lexington KY

In Richmond, Kentucky, three daycare employees are facing charges related to child abuse, including serious allegations against children aged 12 and under. The investigation uncovered disturbing incidents and evidence of attempts to mislead authorities. Notably, one suspect is on leave from the Fayette County Public...

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - Records obtained by WKYT Investigates show the Richmond pool where a boy drowned failed an inspection and was forced to close one day after his death. 7-year-old Santino Yancey-Hardwick was found unresponsive at the Paradise Cove Aquatic Center on June 30. “It’s a heartbreaking situation,”...

With the "Big Beautiful Bill" passing a week ago, SNAP is facing billions of dollars in cuts. Now, a nationally acclaimed chef from Lexington is urging lawmakers to support these programs.

An Indiana State Police trooper found a kidnapping suspect and victim.

(WKYT) - A blue state destination sign on Old Richmond Road catches your eye. It says “Mom-Mom’s Lavender Farm,” and an arrow points towards Cleveland Road in Fayette County. You pull into the driveway for Mom-Mom’s Lavender Farm, where the welcome sign proclaims, “Be kind to all.”...

As a lifelong thespian, I can attest to the benefits of being involved in community theatre. Whether it is behind the scenes as a set painter, up in the lighting rafters, or standing in the middle of the spotlight. The experience will change anyone for the better, and you'll have fun doing it.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -A man is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries after an overnight shooting in Lexington. The Lexington Police Department was called just after 12:30 a.m. to the intersection of Lansdowne Drive and East Reynolds Road for reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they found a man shot...

Three Lexington high school students are spending their summer working at Coleman Crest Farm, a historic Black-owned farm dating back to 1888, through the city's Summer Youth Job Training Program.

Troopers rescue Ky. family after child calls for help on 911-only phone. A Kentucky man is accused of holding his family against their will. Students at the University of Kentucky will now have to pay more to see the Wildcats play. Wanted subject in custody after search. Updated: 6 hours...

Around 40 families visit the Harrison County Food Pantry each week. The pantry is operated by a group of volunteers, and one of them has become a familiar face.