Proposed zone change frustrates people in Jessamine Co.
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Many community members in Jessamine County showed up for a zone change meeting this evening. The proposed development would take portions of horse farming land and turn the area into several single-family homes. Neighbors say it would also add to an already existing traffic problem...
Lexington restaurant owner defends employee after customer’s personal attack in online review
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington restaurant owner is defending his employee after a customer left a negative online review that included personal attacks on the server’s appearance. Last week, a customer at Blue Door Smokehouse left a mixed review saying the food was good but criticized the service,...
Wawa Expands to a Second Location in Lexington
Wawa is set to open its second location on the north side of Lexington, Kentucky, following its first store’s successful launch in Nicholasville. This new store aims to offer Wawa’s popular hoagies, soups, and breakfast sandwiches, enhancing food options for northern Lexington residents. As part of its strategy to...
Police investigating after man attacked with box cutter
Officers responded to an assault around 11 p.m. at the 900 block of Winchester Road Wednesday night.
Lexington Wanted a Miracle. It Got a Markup Instead.
If you listened closely at last week’s press conference—the one where Vice Mayor Dan Wu announced $12.6 million in medical debt had vanished from Fayette County—there was a faint sound underneath all that civic cheer. A tiny ka-ching. Because by the time the Herald-Leader’s Adrian Paul Bryant...
Mysterious Explosion Shakes Lansdowne Merrick Community
Residents of Lansdowne Merrick, a neighborhood located across from Fresh Market on Tates Creek Road, reported hearing a loud explosion or impact-like noise around 9:55 PM. The noise was so loud that it sparked a flurry of discussions on social media platforms, with residents from different areas chiming in about...
VIP Disruption: Unidentified Notable Causes Traffic Chaos in Lexington
A VIP has been reported to be causing traffic disruptions on New Circle, Newtown, and the interstate. The identity of the VIP and the reason for their visit remain unknown, sparking curiosity and discussions among local residents. The situation has led to a flurry of comments and speculations on social media platforms.
Lexington sober living supervisor pleads guilty to fraud, agrees to $2.9M restitution
A former Lexington sober living home supervisor pleaded guilty on Nov. 18 to health care fraud for unnecessary billings to Medicaid.
Former inmate gives back by feeding homeless in Lexington community
A man who spent nine years in the Kentucky Department of Corrections is now dedicating his life to helping others in his community.
Meet the helpers: Kentuckians step up for neighbors facing food insecurity this Thanksgiving
PRESTONSBURG — BeLinda Click shivered in the cold fog as she greeted each person in a long line of cars, checking each one’s referral letter saying they’d been pre-approved for a free Thanksgiving meal. By 10 a.m. on Monday, the line of cars stretched deep into the parking lot at Big Sandy Community and Technical […]
