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Lexington mother pleads guilty in stabbing death of her children
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Lexington mother has accepted a plea agreement after the deaths of her two children in 2022. Nikki James was charged with two counts of murder after the stabbing deaths of her children, 13-year-old seventh-grader Deon Williams and 5-year-old preschooler Skyler Williams. She accepted a plea deal on Monday, amending her charges to second-degree manslaughter.
Cultural center in Lexington starts repairs after receiving community donations
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - There are many historical sites around Kentucky that many don’t know about. One of the sites is a former orphanage on Georgetown Road. The Robert H. Williams Cultural Center provides cultural and educational programs to the community but to keep on running, it needs some structural changes to the century old building.
4 arrested after shots fired in Lexington neighborhood
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police say four people have been arrested after a shots fired incident. Police were called to the Lansdowne Drive area around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday for reports of a shooting. Officers say they found the source in the 3400 block of Ormond Circle., off Redding Road. WKYT’s...
Nonprofit launches fundraiser to support Winchester firefighter
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Winchester firefighter, Logan Crigler, who joined the department full-time in September 2023, faced a significant health challenge recently. It was recently discovered that Crigler had a 1.5-inch brain tumor. After undergoing surgery on June 1, he is now on the road to recovery. The Yard...
1 hurt in Tuesday evening Ohio Street shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Lexington Police Department (LPD) said it is investigating a shooting that occurred on Tuesday evening. Lexington police said officers were dispatched around 8:20 p.m. Tuesday to a local hospital in response to a man who was suffering from gunshot wounds. According to LPD,...
Kentucky weather tomorrow: Seasonable again before we really feel the heat
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — There is little change to the forecast over the next week or so. A blocking pattern will set up aloft and lead us into a good stretch of summer heat and humidity. A cold front may kick up a few spotty storms by the end of the week, too.
How to stay cool in Lexington this summer without breaking the bank
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Many people stay inside to keep cool in the summer but do not consider how to beat the increased utility bill that may come with it. According to a report by the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, monthly utility bills through September are expected to average $719 in the U.S., the highest average in 10 years.
Lexington mother pleads guilty in stabbing death of her children
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington mother accused of killing her two children is accepting a plea agreement. Nikki James was facing a murder charge in the stabbing death of her two children in 2022. As part of the plea, charges against Nikki James were amended down to second-degree manslaughter.
Closer look at Title IX rule change as lawsuit is heard in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - More than 240,000 public comments were filed in response to a controversial U.S. Department of Education rule change regarding Title IX. The change adds the term “gender identity” to the list of things banned on the basis of discrimination. “Simply allow trans kids to...
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