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Mayor Discusses Next Steps After Lexington Police Chief Resigns | Nov. 10, 2026 | News 19 at 5 p.m

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Clark County animal shelter urges pet vaccinations after distemper reports

CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is urging pet owners to check their animals’ vaccination status after receiving reports of canine distemper in local raccoons. The shelter said a wildlife rehabilitator reported that 15 raccoons and counting had tested positive for the virus in the...

Clark County, KY · 1d
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8 names added to Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Monument in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Eight names were added to the Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Monument in Lexington Monday. The monument is in the city’s Veterans Park and was dedicated in 2023 to honor the more than 30 Fayette County residents who have been inducted into the hall of fame.

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Cherie Devaux, first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, visits Kentucky Horse Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Cherie Devaux, the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, was at the Kentucky Horse Park on Tuesday as the featured guest for the park’s Equine Ed series. The series presents an in-depth interview and Q&A session with featured guests for audiences. Devaux made...

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Lexington welcomes city’s first new disc golf course in over a decade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington unveiled the newest attractions at Coldstream Park Monday. City leaders cut the ribbon on a new walking trail and disc golf course. Mayor Linda Gorton said that the disc golf course is the first in the city in 12 years and that the sport’s popularity is growing in the city.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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BUILD push leads to Lexington database of landlord code violations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Renters in Lexington can now look up a landlord’s code violation history before signing a lease. The city launched a free online database Oct. 29. Users can type in an address or a landlord’s name to see every code violation tied to a property over the last three years and its current status.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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Lexington opposes Kentucky American Water rate increase request

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky American Water customers could see higher bills in December. The company is asking state regulators to allow it to collect about $17.7 million more a year. Kentucky American Water says a typical residential customer would pay about $8 more a month if regulators approve the...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Lexington council to review progress on Complete Streets safety efforts

Lexington recently presented its inaugural Complete Streets Progress Report to the city council, highlighting significant strides in urban mobility.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Flu is ahead of schedule in Lexington, according to health officials

Compare lab-confirmed cases of the flu this week and those seen at the same time in 2025, and the number is more than 20 times higher according to state officials. Dr. Morgan Blanton, chief medical officer with Baptist Health Richmond, told WKYT the sooner-than-expected increase doesn't tell the story for this year's flu season as a whole.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Studies show gaps between Lexington's boards and commissions and the public. A new set of recommendations seeks to correct that

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 · 2d

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Kentucky ranks ninth in homelessness increase, study says

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...

Clark County, KY · 1d

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Andy Barr to Senate, Zach Dembo flips KY-6: What Lexington talked about election week

Election Day gave Lexington Herald-Leader readers plenty to debate — a new face in the U.S. Senate, a history-making mayoral win, a red-to-blue congressional upset, a school board race decided by just dozens of votes and a new face on the Fayette District Court bench. Here are four stories...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Banners honoring veterans returns to Lexington for third straight year

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...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Fayette County Public Schools lays out winter weather guidelines

Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) unveiled the district's plans on Monday night during a school board meeting in anticipation of inclement winter weather.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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WBHHC honors veterans at luncheon

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 […]

Winchester, KY · 2d

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SWK Team Recognized by Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED)

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.

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Kentucky’s Directors of Pupil Personnel Come Together at the 2026 KDPP Institute

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 · 2d

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Pandemic’s lasting effects may contribute to high rate of fatal teen crashes in Kentucky, researchers say

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.

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10,000 gallons of water needed to put out Madison County house fire

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.

Madison County, KY · 5d

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4 local businesses join forces at new Lexington storefront

Four local businesses came together for the grand opening of a new storefront in Lexington.

Lexington, KY · 5d