Manhunt Ends in Montana: Kentucky Murder Suspect Caught After Fleeing in Victim’s Car
Shocking new details have emerged in the Kentucky murder investigation involving 31-year-old Jesse Lewis, who now faces multiple felony charges. Authorities allege Lewis shot and killed 47-year-old Michael Walker inside Lewis’s Clark County apartment, before fleeing the state in a vehicle registered to the victim’s...
Lexington Celebrates the Grand Opening of New Technical School
Lexington residents gathered to commemorate the opening of The Hill, a technical school in the former Lexington Herald-Leader building. The $65 million renovation signifies a major step in career and technical education for Fayette County, combining existing schools to prepare over 1,000 students for various...
Fayette Co. elementary school has a new principal with ‘vision and heart.’
Brittany Walker, the assistant principal of Lexington’s Ashland Elementary School, will take over as principal of the school July 1, according to a new release from the district. Walker has been an assistant principal at Ashland since 2024 and has more than 13 years of experience in Fayette County Public Schools....
New head of school named for private Lexington academy. ‘Tremendous blessing’
Lexington Christian Academy has a new head of school. Jeff Jones, currently a headmaster in Colorado, will take over leadership of the private school July 1, following the retirement of Scott Wells. Lexington Christian Academy is a private, non-denominational Christian school. “I’m humbled and honored to join the...
Son of Special Olympics Kentucky CEO dies after being found unconscious on Colorado lake
Members of the Lexington community are praying for family members and loved ones after the death of a teen on Thursday in Mesa, Colorado.
Investigation underway after Frankfort crash kills 2 passengers, injures another
KENTUCKY, USA — Authorities in Frankfort are investigating a crash that left two people dead Sunday. Kentucky State Police said a 2007 Ford van was headed west on East Main Street when it hit a telephone pole at the intersection of Butler Street. A woman, identified as 76-year-old Carolyn...
1 critically hurt after fiery motorcycle crash in downtown Lexington
Lexington police said that, just after 11 p.m., authorities were called to South Broadway and Virginia Avenue, where a car and a motorcycle collided.
New Lexington park opening date drawing near
In less than 70 days, community members can explore Gatton Park on the Town Branch.
In Focus: Lexington Councilmember Emma Curtis on importance, significance of pride month
KENTUCKY — On this week’s program, we’re discussing Pride Month here in the Commonwealth, which is an annual celebration in June that honors the LGBTQIA plus community, their history and their ongoing fight for equality. Nov. 2024Lexington-Fayette Urban County council member Emma Curtis joins this “In Focus...
Lady Veterans Connect shines a light on women veterans
There are over 295,000 veterans in the Commonwealth, with less than 10% being women. Organizations like Lady Veterans Connect are working to ensure these women veterans don't go unseen.