Closures scheduled on I-64 for rehabilitation project
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Closures are scheduled on Interstate 64 as crews work on a rehabilitation project in Fayette, Scott and Woodford counties. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said the closures are scheduled from Sunday, May 17, until Tuesday, May 19, and advised motorists to reduce speed and use extra caution w
The Dreamy Kentucky Flower Field That Looks Straight Out Of A Monet Painting
There’s a place in Georgetown, Kentucky called Lavender In Bloom that looks so much like an impressionist painting, you’ll half expect to see Claude Monet himself standing in the corner with a palette and easel. The only difference is that this masterpiece is real, three-dimensional, and smells infinitely...
Fayette County educators to question district leaders at accountability forum
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Fayette County Education Association is hosting a forum with the district’s top leaders. The meeting is being called an accountability forum, and it will dive into questions surrounding the district’s financial fallout. The forum is a member-only meeting for the Fayette County Education...
Chemical spill at Central Kentucky factory contained, all clear given
A chemical spill at a Central Kentucky factory has been contained and there is no further risk for the public, according to Maj. Brent Wilson with the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 1 p.m. at a commercial construction factory on Paris Bypass Road. Wilson said multiple agencies, including
Tenant displaced after vehicle collides with Lexington apartment building
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person has been displaced after a vehicle crashed into an apartment building. Lexington police told WKYT that the vehicle struck an apartment building and two cars at around 9:50 a.m. Monday. Police say the driver lost control of the vehicle, leading to the crash. The...
Anderson County High School student dies
ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky community is mourning the loss of a young student taken too soon. Anderson County High School announced the death of 16-year-old Braydon Peyton early Monday evening. “Braydon will be deeply missed by his classmates, teachers, friends, and the entire Bearcat family. His presence.
Hope for Central Kentucky has energized kickoff event at FBC Richmond
RICHMOND, Ky. (KT) — Sunday night’s kickoff event for Hope for Central Kentucky exceeded anything Jason Hay could have imagined or dreamed. The large, spirit-filled crowd came ready to unite in bringing the region to Jesus. Churches and pastors from across the area attended in strong numbers, bringing their congregatio
Frankfort marks one year since major flooding with community gathering
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) - More than one year after major flooding swamped Frankfort, residents gathered Sunday to mark how far the community has come. In April 2025, the Kentucky River crested near 50 feet, forcing families out and upending lives. The community marked the anniversary with food, games and speeches at Doll
Five displaced following Lexington house fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Five people were displaced following a house fire on Needlerush Drive. Four people will be displaced from the house of origin, according to the Lexington Fire Department, and one person from a neighboring house will be displaced due to fire exposure and damage to their home’s electrical service.
11 KY game wardens who died in the line of duty honored
A memorial ceremony is being held to honor Kentucky game wardens who died in the line of duty. Relatives, state officials and representatives from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources and the Kentucky Conservation Officers’ Association will be among those attending the event, which will be held outdoo
