Former Kentucky Kernel colleague shares memories of working with Nancy Guthrie
A former colleague of Nancy Guthrie remembers her as a dedicated writer and polite young woman during their time together at the University of Kentucky's student newspaper in the early 1960s.
Former hospice building becomes early learning center in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The former Hospice of the Bluegrass location in Beaumont, off Greatstone Point, is being turned into a state-of-the-art early learning center. LeafSpring Schools of Kentucky is expanding into Lexington to offer early education and daycare services with a curriculum that encourages children to...
How much does Lexington Blue owe for ripping off homeowners? It’s in the millions
After closing abruptly 10 months ago, failed Lexington Blue roofing company has been ordered to pay customers back millions of dollars, as well as damages. Fayette Circuit Judge Diane Minnifield on Friday ordered restitution of $8.54 million after a default judgment against the company in a civil lawsuit brought by...
Young Lawrenceburg boy receives Make-A-Wish trip amid terminal cancer diagnosis
A young Lawrenceburg boy has been fighting a rare, aggressive form of cancer called neuroblastoma since the end of 2024. Recently, his family found out the young boy, named Rowan, is terminal.
Toyota showcases all-new electric SUV models assembled in Georgetown
Officials with the company said the 2027 Highlander would be Toyota's first three-row battery-electric vehicle for the national market, as well as the first all-electric vehicle assembled in the US.
Kentucky schools lose federal funding for community programs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - 40 Kentucky schools lost program funding earlier this school year when a federal grant was discontinued midstream. The grant was three years into a five-year award of $47 million. The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence said the goal of the money was to bring students, families,...
Man arrested in Frankfort for allegedly trying to strangle woman in car
When officers arrived, they spoke to the victim, who said Omar Fierro, 23, was in a car with her when he allegedly became violent and tried to strangle her.
Cincinnati Man Convicted of Fentanyl Trafficking
LEXINGTON, Ky.- A Cincinnati, Ohio, man was convicted on Thursday by a federal jury in Lexington of possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl analogue and fentanyl. After 2 hours of deliberation following a two-day trial, the jury convicted 32-year-old Daquan Gatling of possession with intent to distribute 100...
Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic helps thousands
This post was originally published by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Lexington will host its seventh Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic on Thursday, February 19, giving residents a chance to remove barriers to employment, housing, education, and voting. The clinic will take place from 1-4 p.m....
Man charged with murder in toddler’s fentanyl overdose death appears in court
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man charged with murder in connection to the overdose death of an 18-month-old nearly four years ago appeared in court Friday after initially refusing to attend his scheduled arraignment. Ka’Darrius Warren was brought to Fayette District Court by officers for his preliminary...

















