Man arrested in connection with KEDC burglary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police have arrested a man accused of breaking into the Kentucky Education Development Corporation building and stealing a vehicle. Jason Barker was booked into the Fayette County Detention Center on Monday, according to police. His criminal complaint says video surveillance footage caught him...
Man accused of threatening Lexington gas station employee, leaving crash scene
A man was arrested early Monday morning after he allegedly drove to a New Circle Road gas station and threatened an employee working there after being involved in a crash nearby.
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey has another big pattern flip ahead
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A big temperature spread continues from north to south and this rolIt’s the first full week of January and our weather pattern is turning much milder. This mild air is surging in ahead of a big late week storm system that has another wild pattern change behind it. Old Man Winter is about to go...
Kentuckians see higher premiums after subsidies expire
Due to the expiration of Affordable Care Act Subsidies, roughly 100,000 Kentuckians will see a $500 increase in insurance costs each month.
Lexington’s biggest national wins of 2025
Let’s take a look at Lexington's top national awards and rankings from 2025.
Lexington woman speaks after disturbing video mocks grandson, shooting victims
A Lexington grandmother who has lost two grandsons to gun violence is speaking out after receiving a disturbing video that she says mocks both her deceased family members and recent shooting victims.
Third man arrested in storage unit burglary investigation; one suspect also charged with burglary...
A Paintsville man is facing felony charges for his alleged involvement in the burglary of a storage unit last week. On Jan. 1, Tyler Rose, 41, of Ky. 1624, Flat Gap, and William Thomas Tomblin, 50, of West Loudon Avenue, Lexington, were arrested on charges of third-degree burglary, second-degree criminal mischief,...
Lexington next in line for medical cannabis dispensary
The Speakeasy Dispensary, located in Hamburg on Alysheba Way, plans to open its doors to medical cannabis cardholders this month — becoming only the second in the state to do so. Kentucky's first licensed dispensary opened in Beaver Dam in mid-December, selling out of products in just a week...
Former Lobbyist, State Rep Reports for Prison
A former lobbyist, state representative and Quincy native has reported to federal prison. A number of news outlets, including the Muddy River News, report that Michael McClain last week reported to a federal facility in Lexington, Kentucky. McClain was sentenced last year to two years in prison for conspiring with...
Inmate dies after assault at Kentucky prison
The case will be presented to the Morgan County Grand Jury.

















