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Nicholasville road shut down after ‘serious collision’, 1 person in critical condition
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A road in Nicholasville has been shut down because of what authorities are calling a serious crash. Around 9 p.m., the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office said on Facebook that there was a serious collision that shut down Union Mill Road and Kentucky 169 between Logana and High Point Drive.
Lexington police release more details about Cummins Court shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Police continue to investigate a recent shooting in Lexington that left two people hurt. The Lexington Police Department said officers responded to a shots fired call early Monday in the 2000 block of Cummins Court. Officers found two apartments and an unoccupied car with...
Lexington boy found shot, taken to hospital
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Lexington minor was reportedly involved in an overnight shooting and was taken to a hospital, according to authorities. It happened around 10:11 p.m. Wednesday on Valley Farm Drive in Lexington, according to police. The minor was reportedly taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening...
'No judgment': Safe Haven baby box dedicated at Nicholasville fire station
Thursday marked the dedication of the Safe Haven organization’s 222nd baby box in the country. The unveiling was bookended by prayers and a blessing, as roughly 50 people gathered around the small enclosure with a glass window on the inside, temperature controls, and a triple alarm system that’s meant to ensure as fast a response as possible.
Rabid bat bites sleeping Kentucky boy
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Woodford County Health Department said a bat has tested positive for rabies after biting a child in the Oak Street area of Midway in Woodford County. “We were contacted by family in Midway, and they stated that when their son woke up, the bat...
One of the world’s most impressive equestrian events begins in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—It’s one of the most impressive equestrian events in the world, and it’s held right in our own backyard. For 46 years, the Kentucky Three-Day Event has showcased premier equestrian five-star events, drawing riders and horses from across the globe. Prepping them for the main...
‘Hope is real’: Lexington man now cancer-free after experimental treatment
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One central Kentucky man’s fight against lung cancer took an unexpected turn after receiving a devastating diagnosis. However, with hope and determination, he sought out an experimental treatment. In August 2022, doctors at UK gave Keith Zafren devastating news. “Told us that was the end...
Will Lexington’s Flock cameras be used to police the homeless or track women leaving state? | Opinion
OpEd: Lexington council members should slow down their vote approving more use of Flock cameras to make sure they won’t be used for to police things that are now illegal, like the homeless population under HB 5.
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