Politics & GovernmentHegseth wants Fort Hood shooter’s execution to be public. US’ last public execution was in KYA crowd of as many as 20,000 people gathered in what has been described as a carnival-like atmosphere at a 1936 hanging in Daviess County.October 9, 2026 at 8:47 PM
Death of injured Central KY prep football player under investigation, coroner saysUpdated October 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Kentucky football is ranked in the top 15 after second straight overtime winUpdated October 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Five things you need to know from UK football’s 35-34 OT win over No. 10 LSUUpdated October 11, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Man found dead at base of KY rock formation identified; woman severely injuredOctober 10, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Politics & GovernmentLexington council member sends ‘cease and desist’ letter to challengerOctober 9, 2026 at 5:16 PM
Fayette County‘49 lives that mattered.’ Lexington remembers 20th anniversary of Comair 5191 crashUpdated October 11, 2026 at 12:07 AM
ElectionsFact check: Voters fret over inflation. What do Central KY House candidates say?Updated October 9, 2026 at 10:38 AM
EducationFayette schools gets extension to submit its newest audit, despite pushbackUpdated October 9, 2026 at 9:16 AM
Fayette CountyLexington council approves moratorium on data centers until 2027October 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
EducationLawmaker: Homeless KY college students may be living in cars or ‘couch surfing’Updated October 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM
ElectionsHouse Speaker Mike Johnson coming to Lexington for high-priced Alvarado fundraiserOctober 8, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Politics & GovernmentKentucky’s drug czar announces retirement after 22 years on the jobOctober 8, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Politics & GovernmentLexington mayoral candidates spar over Flock cameras, housing and data centersUpdated October 8, 2026 at 7:05 AM
EducationReading performance in K-3 remained low in 25 KY school districts, report saysUpdated October 7, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Fayette CountyLexington council moves to extend data center moratorium until 2027. What to knowUpdated October 7, 2026 at 10:17 AM
ElectionsFact check: Did Lexington’s mayor veto solar on farmland because of her donors?Updated October 7, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Politics & GovernmentMayor names retired UK professor and nonprofit leader to Flock camera review panelOctober 6, 2026 at 4:50 PM
CrimeSocial worker charged with sexual abuse at Eastern KY juvenile detention centerUpdated October 6, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Politics & GovernmentFact check: What 6 candidates in Lexington vice mayor race say about data centersOctober 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentLexington Parks & Recreation earns top honor from this national group. What it meansOctober 5, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Fayette CountyKY jails have to update policy every year. Why hasn’t Lexington jail done it in 15 years?Updated October 5, 2026 at 11:37 AM
ElectionsFact check: MAGA PAC says Dembo is ‘all-in to protect illegal immigrants.’ Is he?October 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
ElectionsFact check: Ad says Alvarado stood by Bevin’s Medicaid, education cuts. Did he?October 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM
LocalStudent housing developer knows many ‘don’t want this project’ in Lexington. Will it pass?Updated October 2, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Fayette CountyLexington wants judge to force sale of 11 apartment properties with repeat code violationsOctober 2, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Politics & GovernmentBeshear, Calipari share the stage in Arkansas during KY governor’s book tourOctober 2, 2026 at 11:28 AM
ElectionsFact check: What do Central Kentucky House candidates say about AI and data centers?Updated October 2, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Politics & GovernmentLexington brewery owner’s email prompts questions about Kentucky campaign finance lawsOctober 1, 2026 at 7:14 AM
