Critchfield Meats expands with new Lexington processing facility
An old Lexington favorite is expanding its operation, as Critchfield Meats officially opened a new processing and distribution plant on Wednesday morning.
Jessamine County officials investigate after 7 puppies dumped at dog park
Seven puppies were abandoned at the Jessamine County Dog Park yesterday evening, prompting an investigation by animal control officials.
‘Just shows us being represented as a school and as women’: New mascot inspiring...
"I think it being a female just shows us being represented as a school and as women, you know."
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Faces Scrutiny Over $152,000 Expenses
Fayette County Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has been charged nearly $152,000 in taxpayer-funded expenses from 2023 to 2025, prompting scrutiny over his spending practices. An investigation revealed substantial amounts spent on meals, hotels, and travel, raising concerns among school board members and...
Lexington police seek woman accused of giving officers false identity
Authorities in Lexington are searching for a woman with warrants for stealing the identity of another without consent and giving law enforcement false identification.
Second arrest made in connection with Winburn Drive shooting
A second person has been arrested in connection with a Lexington shooting that happened in September on Winburn Drive.
Lexington man accused of running large-scale cocaine ring after DEA, local police raids
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2025) — Federal prosecutors have charged Renato Benites Echegaray of Lexington with conspiring to distribute more than a pound of cocaine after agents seized drugs and cash from multiple homes linked to him, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. A sworn affidavit from DEA...
Jessamine County auto shop co-owner to plead guilty in $835K payroll tax case, court...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kevin Hall, a co-owner of HRS Autocare in Jessamine County, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge alleging he withheld payroll taxes from employees for years but didn’t turn the money over to the IRS, according to a plea agreement filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Lexington. The...
Chicken Salad Chick Opens First Drive-Thru in Lexington
Chicken Salad Chick is opening its first drive-thru location in Lexington’s Hamburg district, aiming to serve both commercial and residential customers. To celebrate, the first 100 guests will receive free chicken salad for a year during the grand opening week that includes special giveaways. Owned by seasoned...
Families call man a serial killer after he’s linked to 3 Kentucky overdose deaths
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WDRB) — Three Kentucky women were found dead after meth overdoses, and one man is linked to all three deaths. Their families believe there could be more victims. Brian Epperson is charged with murder in connection to Kristen Morris, who was found dead in an Airbnb he...