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.
Fayette has seen highest new COVID cases in last few days
November on pace to set record.
Madison County jail getting another backup to help prevent overcrowding
The Madison County Fiscal Court approved an agreement, allowing Leslie County to take inmates from the Madison County Detention Center if it experiences overcrowding.
Lexington hospitals updating visitor restrictions starting Nov. 17
Community COVID spread forces changes, more limits.
Fayette County Schools pausing limited in-person learning
Fayette County Schools is pausing its limited in-person learning program before Thanksgiving as coronavirus cases rise in Lexington and across the state.
Despite new records, state not considering more COVID mandates: Beshear
Many area counties seeing double-digit increases in cases.
Senator prefiling legislation to raise minimum wage in Kentucky
Would phase in increases during five years to get to $15.
Lexington Public Library acquires site for new Village Branch
New facility will remain at current location with a larger footprint and expanded offerings
Supreme Court upholds governor’s authority to issue COVID orders
Seven-member court issues unanimous decision.
Public input sought on redevelopment, transportation concepts for Nicholasville Road
Videos help explain concepts, ideas.
UPDATE: Stabbing of ‘very special’ woman was unexpected, shelter says
The Franklin County coroner says a woman died after being stabbed outside a homeless shelter tuesday morning.