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These Are The 10 Best Elementary Schools In Kentucky, According To New 2027 U.S. News Rankings

One of the top elementary schools in Kentucky is so independent that it runs as its very own school district. One school, one district, and a spot near the top of a statewide ranking. That’s the detail that got me. The surprises keep coming. Two schools on this list...

Kentucky · 15h
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7 Things Kentuckians Can Legally Do When a Neighbor’s Dog Won’t Stop Barking

A dog that barks nonstop for ten minutes can qualify as a barking dog under Danville’s noise ordinance. These are the things Kentuckians can legally do when a neighbor’s dog won’t stop barking. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Local ordinances and court rules are...

Kentucky · 21h
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Lexington’s newest concert venue announces first 10 shows

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s newest concert venue announced its debut show lineup ahead of its early 2027 opening. The Rail will host 10 shows across its first six months in operation:. Lynyrd Skynyrd — Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027. Umphrey’s McGee — Friday, Feb. 5, 2027.

Lexington, KY · 3d
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This Kentucky Covered Bridge Has Stood Since Before The Civil War And Your Family Still Walks Right Through It

Graffiti covers nearly every inch inside a wooden bridge that first spanned a Kentucky creek around 1855. Cars stopped crossing it decades ago. Feet are the only traffic now, and that includes yours. The whole thing is open 24 hours a day, every single day of the week. There’s no...

Kentucky · 3d
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NKY high school briefly placed on lockdown at request of state police

PENDLETON COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - A Northern Kentucky high school was place on lockdown on Wednesday. According to a social media post by Pendleton County Schools, the high school was briefly placed on lockdown at the request of Kentucky State Police. The request was made due to a potential situation...

Pendleton County, KY · 1d

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Distemper cases reported in a dozen raccoons in Clark County

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...

Clark County, KY · 17h

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NKY race decided with coin toss after candidates tie

ROBERTSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKRC) - A flip of the coin decided the winner of a judicial race in Robertson County. In the race for magistrate D-2, both Republican Benny Ray Renner and Democrat Kristen Fryman each received 91 votes. Fryman came out on top Tuesday night, according to the Robertson...

Robertson County, KY · 22h

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Lexington launches searchable database of property code violations

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Lexington residents can now research property code violations and review enforcement histories through a new public database designed to help renters, homebuyers and neighborhood organizations make more informed decisions. The city’s Code Enforcement Database allows users to search by property address or owner,...

Lexington, KY · 22h

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Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins re-elected as voters turn out in strong numbers

Scott County's turnout topped the statewide rate, and Mayor Burney Jenkins says he wants to expand recreation for families and keep education a priority.

Scott County, KY · 1d

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UK Chandler leads 15 Kentucky hospitals on Newsweek’s 2027 list

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital ranks first in Kentucky on Newsweek’s America’s Best-in-State Hospitals 2027 list, leading 15 hospitals recognized across the commonwealth. Baptist Health Lexington placed second, followed by St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville and UK...

Lexington, KY · 21h

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Lexington welcomes new faces to Urban County Council

Lexington's Urban County Council will soon welcome several new members, including Stephenie Hoelscher, Tina Bryson and Chris Woodall.

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Preparation, routes, equipment: What to know about Lexington’s new snow, ice plan

The city will coordinate 37 treatment routes and aim to reopen schools within 72 hours of storms.

Lexington, KY · 19h

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Lexington elects new vice mayor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington has elected a new vice mayor. Councilmember at-large James Brown received the most votes in the at-large races and will be Lexington’s next vice mayor. Current Vice Mayor Dan Wu and Stephanie Aschmann Spires will take the two other at-large seats. See full results.

Lexington, KY · 2d

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A horse in a sweater leads Shelby County’s $300,000 tourism campaign

SHELBYVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 4, 2026) — A Shelby County Saddlebred named Nightcap has a starring role in ShelbyKY Tourism’s new campaign, which uses a four-part story and nearly $300,000 in paid advertising to encourage visits throughout the year. The campaign, called “All Year Long,” debuted Nov. 1 with...

Shelby County, KY · 1d

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Harrison County District Court records

Estate of Sarah Lillian Magee; order probate. Estate of Bonnie Bradford Whalen; grant dispense. Estate of Betty Fern Yoder; order entered. Steven H. Hall, 1967, Theft by unlawful taking of disposition all others; not guilty plea, appoint public defender, pretrial 12-14-26. Kelly Jean Carman, nonresident fishing without a license/permit; dismiss...

Harrison County, KY · 16h

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Kentucky Residents Say These Are the 5 Best Fast Food Chains in the State. Fair Picks?

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…

Kentucky · 1h

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In Kentucky’s largest cities, voters reup their mayors

Incumbent mayors in Kentucky’s two biggest cities won their reelection bids in Tuesday’s General Election.  Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will both continue in their roles after nonpartisan elections.  As of 10:30 p.m. Greenberg received more than 130,670 votes and had claimed victory; Gorton received more than 56,000. In Louisville, Greenberg […]

Louisville, KY · 2d

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Longtime public defender will serve as Fayette County's newest district judge

Longtime public defender Shannon Brooks will serve as Lexington’s newest district court judge, defeating opponent Alex Garcia in Tuesday’s election. Brooks and Garcia were the top two vote-getters in the May Primary . Brooks will replace current Fayette District Judge Bruce Bell to serve Kentucky’s 22nd District, 2nd Division. With all votes counted in Fayette County, Brooks held a 16-point advantage over Garcia. In a statement to the Herald-Leader, Brooks said she felt honored and humbled that the voters of Fayette County have trusted her to serve. “This victory belongs to you all. I also want to thank my family, my friends, and campaign team, who carried out this effort with generosity and passion,” Brooks said. “I am grateful to Alex Garcia for a race run with respect for voters, the court, and each other.” District court is the court of “limited jurisdiction,” and a district judge oversees juvenile cases, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, will probate, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less and civil cases involving $5,000 or less. Brooks has served as a public defender for 18 years, representing thousands of clients in the Kentucky court system. During that time, she

Fayette County, KY · 2d

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Kentucky attorney general moves to dismiss appeals against Fayette County circuit judge

Kentucky's attorney general has moved to dismiss appeals against a Fayette circuit judge after her impeachment hearing was indefinitely placed on hold.

Kentucky · 1d

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Part of Mt. Sterling under boil water advisory

Mt. Sterling, Ky. (WKYT) - Customers in Mt. Sterling are currently under a boil water advisory. According to Mt. Sterling Water and Sewer, the advisory is for an area on Owingsville Road stretching from Little Mount Trailer Park — the park is not included — to JDF Contracting.

Mt Sterling, KY · 2d