Lexington, KY Man Sentenced to Prison for $1.7 Million COVID Relief Fraud Scheme
FRANKFORT, KY — A Lexington man was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain over $1.7 million in federal pandemic relief funds. The Sentence. U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove sentenced John A. Hopkins, 48, to 24 months...
Western and Central Kentucky Weather: Hail, 60 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornado Threat After 3...
Louisville, Kentucky – Strong thunderstorms may move across much of Kentucky late Thursday, bringing threats of large hail, damaging wind gusts, and even a possible isolated tornado by late afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Louisville, a strengthening surface low will advance into the western...
Paintsville Schools Advance STEAM Academy Plans
The Paintsville Independent School Board has approved a schematic design for the new STEAM Academy, which is planned for the former Family Federal Building on Main Street. An architect told board members that the design is about 15 percent complete. An updated schematic design will be presented in March, when...
Road closure scheduled in Jessamine County for sewer line installation
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District Seven announced a road closure in Jessamine County for Wednesday, Feb. 18. East Main Street is set to be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between mile points 12.59 and 12.78. The transportation cabinet said the road was being closed...
Lexington celebrates Fat Tuesday with authentic Cajun flavors and community
Lexington may not have the grand parades of New Orleans, but the city's Fat Tuesday celebrations are packed with authentic Cajun flavors and community spirit.
30by30 Campaign pushes for reforms to address Lexington’s housing gap
The campaign's first video features former councilman Preston Worley reiterating study figures suggesting the city is already tens of thousands of housing units short of its current needs. If the trend continues, Worley and others are warning the number will jump to over 30,000 by 2030. The nonprofit Lexington for...
Florida safety sets Kentucky official visit
Tampa (Fla.) Carrollwood Day safety Brooklyn Maxey (6-foot-2, 215) intends to take an official visit to Kentucky June 19. He also has a trip planned to Mississippi State May 29. Maxey reported an offer from Kentucky January 20 and then took a Junior Day visit to Lexington Jan. 31. Although...
Will Stein puts his money where his mouth is with Spring Game announcement
After promising a grueling, highly physical spring camp, Will Stein is officially bringing a real Spring Game back to Kroger Field on April 18th.
Bowling Green, KY Weather Alert: Damaging Winds And Tornado Threat Along I-65 Until 9...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Louisville, Kentucky – Strong to severe thunderstorms could disrupt the late Thursday commute across central Kentucky, with wind gusts up to 60 mph and an isolated tornado threat developing along I-64 and...
Mark Pope’s stunning admission has Kentucky fans feeling nervous
After a loss to Georgia, Mark Pope and Collin Chandler admitted that Kentucky is taking possessions off. For a team with blowout losses, that is unacceptable.
