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LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A study by High Rise Financial ranks Kentucky ninth for the largest increase in homelessness. The study comes as the region saw record gas prices earlier this year, along with rising costs at the grocery store. Two central Kentucky shelters described what they are seeing. Clark...
For veterans across four central Kentucky counties, an annual luncheon hosted by Heritage Hospice is about more than a meal. It is a chance for the community to recognize their service and sacrifice.
Construction on the new Judicial Center building in Nicholasville, Ky. is expected to be completed in 2028 | Photo credit: Jessamine County. Officials in Jessamine County, Kentucky held a beam signing ceremony on Nov. 6 to mark progress in construction of a $37.25 million Judicial Center. It will be roughly...
Officials say Lexington is 254 shelter beds short of what is needed.
The City of Lancaster will hold its annual fall curbside cleanup on Thursday, Nov. 12, providing eligible residents with an opportunity to dispose of unwanted furniture, appliances and other bulky household items. The cleanup service, provided by Rumpke, is available exclusively to Lancaster residents with an active Rumpke account. Residents...
Lexington recently presented its inaugural Complete Streets Progress Report to the city council, highlighting significant strides in urban mobility.
A 2023 review that examined whether renters could be a permanent part of some boards and commissions eventually grew into a wider conversation. The questions: Are there gaps between the public and local boards and commissions that make it difficult to interact? And if so, what changes would open up the lines of communication between boards, the public and city leaders?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Lexington’s Veterans Street Banner program has returned for a third year. The banners are displayed along Vine Street, between Broadway and Main Street. Twenty-five veterans are being honored this year:. Rocco Besednjak. George Boots. Robert Buchanan. Rolla Cavanaugh. Jerry Clemmons. Casey Collins. Clyde “Mickey” Cropper...
Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) unveiled the district's plans on Monday night during a school board meeting in anticipation of inclement winter weather.
The Poynterville community gathered recently to honor local veterans and recognize the history of Tyler Banks Post 204. Founded in 1936 by 17 community members, the post served the community […]
By Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) staff recently received recognition at the Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s Fall Forum in Lexington, Kentucky. Associate Director for Business Retention and Expansion Tony Prim attended to receive the KAED Distinguished Service and Professional Excellence Award for himself, Associate Director Sharon Butts, and Executive Director Carter Hendricks.
More than 200 directors of pupil personnel (DPPs) and district team members from across Kentucky gathered Sept. 16-18 at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington for the 2026 Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel Institute. Built around the theme “Showing Up,” the three-day professional learning event focused on one of the most important commitments educators can make: showing up for students.
Kentucky lawmakers addressed rising fatal crash rates among teen drivers during a meeting where researchers noted that post-pandemic figures remain higher than pre-pandemic levels due to behavioral factors and increased speeds.
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A house fire in Madison County required 10,000 gallons of transported water to be put out earlier this week. The Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 2400 block of Curtis Pike on Monday, Nov. 2, around 10 p.m. for a reported structure fire.
Four local businesses came together for the grand opening of a new storefront in Lexington.
Lexington hopes state tax incentives will bring new housing, businesses and jobs to five areas targeted for redevelopment through Opportunity Zones.
Fast food in Kentucky has a different feel than it does in a lot of states. Louisville gave the country KFC, Lexington is a White Castle city, and chains like Culver’s and Chick-fil-A have built strong followings in places like Bowling Green, Florence, and Elizabethtown. Since no readable ranking source was provided, this is not…
A former assistant Jessamine County attorney has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from allegations that he took $300 from someone in exchange for dismissing a traffic ticket.
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is warning residents about recent reports of distemper in the area. The shelter said that a wildlife rehabber reported that 15 raccoons have tested positive for the illness in the Health Lane, Stoneybrook, Casa Landa, Fontaine and Lyndale areas. According...
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has declared this Beat Tennessee Weekend ahead of the University of Kentucky football team traveling to Knoxville on Saturday, Nov. 7.
