Kentucky universities have violated public records law 10 times this year
Kentucky universities have violated or partially violated the state’s open records law 10 times in 2025, data from the attorney general’s office shows. In total, 14 open records appeals have been filed involving Kentucky’s public universities this year. Attorney General Russell Coleman ruled the University of...
1 taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into Lexington fence
One person is reportedly in the hospital in stable condition after a vehicle reportedly crashed into a Russell Cave Road fence on Sunday afternoon.
Kentucky Women’s Soccer Kicks Off SEC Play with Top 20 Upset
The Kentucky women’s soccer team bounced back from a loss to the No. 20 team in the country by beating the No. 20 team in the country. The Wildcats were shut out in a 2-0 loss to No. 20 Ohio State on Sunday at The Bell. When the deck was reshuffled in the national rankings, it brought No. 20 Oklahoma to Lexington....
Naylor Goes to $600,000 for Bolt d’Oro Filly
Susan Naylor (formerly Moulton) found herself in a bidding war at Keeneland's September Yearling Sale when she went to $600,000 to secure the top-priced filly (Hip 1722) by Bolt d'Oro during the Sept. 14 session. Hip 1722 is the second foal from the stakes winning Summer Front mare Shea D...
Water Main Break on Louden Avenue Disrupts Traffic in Lexington
A significant water main break occurred on Louden Avenue near Maple Avenue in Lexington, causing traffic disruptions and service interruptions for local residents. The break, caused by a contractor striking a 24-inch water main, has affected approximately five customers, and repairs are expected to take several...
Lexington grief support center uses bowling to help families heal together
The sound of bowling balls hitting pins filled the air Sunday as the Kentucky Center for Grieving Children and Families took a different approach to help those dealing with loss.
Car flips in Ky. neighborhood crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A car flipped after a crash in a Lexington neighborhood. Police say they were called to Trailwood Lane around 4:30 Sunday morning for the crash, which officers say involved three cars. Police say in their initial investigation, they determined that one car was driving on Trailwood...
Remembering Zirl Palmer: Lexington’s First Black Pharmacist
Lexington honors Zirl Palmer, the city’s first Black-owned pharmacist who opened Palmer Pharmacy in 1952. Overcoming racial barriers, he served the underserved Black community and made substantial contributions to local healthcare and business. His legacy includes being the first Black pharmacist in a predominantly...
Lexington Council Limits Solar Farms on Farmland
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council has unanimously voted to prohibit large-scale solar farms on agricultural land, finalizing a lengthy debate between preservationists and environmentalists. A work group will be established to further explore solar energy development options, aiming to balance agricultural...
Police: Fake swatting calls ‘not a joke’ anymore
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Earlier this week, three schools in Madison County went on lockdown after police say a threatening call was made to the schools’ campus. Police later determined it was a swatting call, which is a false report made to create an emergency police response. “It...
