Covid-19 focus of mayor’s Neighborhood Summit
The public asked questions about the coronavirus during Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton’s Neighborhood Summit.
KY National Guard helps nursing home in Lexington
When you hear that the Kentucky National Guard has been called out, a nursing home is not the place you’d expect soldiers to be but that’s what’s happening across the state as 50 guard members are helping protect our most vulnerable to the coronavirus in long-term care facilities.
Lexington restaurant, bar owner respond to new restrictions
Some restaurant and bar owners say it will be tough to survive the new restrictions.
ABC 36 members participate in Firearms Training Simulator
With so much focus right now on race and policing you may be wondering how police are trained.
KSP Post 7 phone lines are down
Troopers say the phone lines are down at State Police Post 7.
FCPS pauses most athletics and extracurriculars
FCPS announced its suspending all athletics and extracurricular activities except for high school football.
‘Pooch Party’ offers puppy cuddles and exposure for adoptable pups
McLeod’s Coffee Shop in the Southland area of Lexington partnered with Bluegrass Bully Rescue to host a Pooch Party Sunday.
Governor Beshear reports 1,449 new cases Sunday, positivity rate stays near 9%
Governor Beshear reminds Kentuckians this is not a drill, the virus is dominating efforts to slow the spread.
Kentucky fans can bleed blue to save lives, beat Tennessee and relieve blood shortage
33rd annual Big Blue Crush is Nov. 16-20
‘Drunken Flea’ Outdoor vintage market returns for first time since pandemic hit
Co-owners of Wearhouse, a vintage shop, Elizabeth Busse and Shanda Snyder say they wanted a place for vendors to be able to show off their inventory considering it’s been rough year for many retailers.
Lexington Police: teen shot in chest in drive-by shooting, expected to be okay
Lexington police says a teen was shot in the chest Saturday night in what appears to investigators to be a drive-by shooting.
Georgetown Police searching for suspect in armed bank robbery
Georgetown Police is asking for your help identifying a man who is a suspect in an armed bank robbery.
Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says semi truck driver under influence during crash
The sheriff’s office says a semi-truck driver is accused of driving under the influence and crashing into a pick-up pulling a fifth wheel trailer.
Ice rink now open at Triangle Park
Triangle Park in downtown Lexington opened its ice rink Saturday.
Another record day of COVID-19 cases, 3,303 reported Saturday, 8.95% positivity rate
Governor Andy Beshear reported, again, the highest single day increase of COVID-19 cases Saturday.
Kentucky Democratic Party taps 1st African American chairman
A party news release says Colmon Elridge was elected chairman of the party on Saturday after Gov. Andy Beshear nominated him for the position.
Downtown Lexington construction dig turns into archaeological dig
What started as a construction project, turned into a deep dive into the city’s past.
Breaking: 2 men dead in Georgetown, investigators say
They say they were called to Walnut Street and Smith Alley around 8:30 p.m.
State’s top educator warns COVID could cause shutdowns; AppHarvest helping teens
Coronavirus in communities a threat almost no matter what schools
Christmas open houses important promotions for small business
Events, promotions even more critical to attracting customers this year.
New COVID cases soar above 3,100 Friday, deaths also set record
Positivity rate rises to 8.68%; 1,358 Kentuckians currently hospitalized with COVID-19
UK audit reveals misuse of more than $250,000 in College of Education
2 workers named, audit sent to law enforcement, Provost will administer the college’s financial operations as part of reforms
7 driver licensing offices temporarily closed due to COVID-19
3 KYTC regional offices, 4 smaller field offices to be sanitized for reopening next week
Input sought on Southland Park playground improvements
Survey, ideas part of the process for plan to add material next spring.