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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...
The Lincoln County Board of Commission met Thursday, Oct. 29. Highway Superintendent Terry Fluit requested board discussion and possible board action regarding dynamic engine braking/unmuffled engine braking signs. “We have a resident from the Southern part of Lincoln County that wants to talk about a possible ordinance to do dynamic...
Most royalty throughout history had to conquer something to live well, but Somerset, Kentucky has a much simpler arrangement. You just show up, pay around $1,300 a month, and the good life is yours. That figure covers the essentials of daily existence in Somerset, including housing, groceries, utilities, and the...
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...
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…
The Casey County Fiscal Court approved a 12-month moratorium on Data Centers in a majority vote Wednesday during a special called meeting.
DANVILLE — Whitley County’s struggles continued Thursday night as defending Class 4A state champion Boyle County scored 35 first-quarter points on its way to a 38-0 victory over the Colonels in the opening round of the KHSAA football playoffs. The loss ended Whitley County’s season at 0-11 and...
SOMERSET, Ky. (WKYT) - A Christmas movie filmed in Pulaski County sold out a local screening at an event venue in Somerset. “Christmas at Moose Lake” will screen at The Virginia on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7 p.m. The movie follows a New York-based professional, Alyssa, who returns to her family’s lake house following a breakup.
Emma Curtis won Brenda Monarrez's seat by a slim margin in 2024, becoming the first transgender person elected to city council. At the time, Monarrez was battling sexual assault allegations from a former council member — claims she has consistently denied— and was barred from city hall by a protective order.
Kentucky's attorney general has moved to dismiss appeals against a Fayette circuit judge after her impeachment hearing was indefinitely placed on hold.
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
The University of Kentucky Sports Medicine Research Center (SMRC), housed within the Department of Veterinary Science's Gluck Equine Research Center at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, marked its opening with a select preview and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 30. The ceremony was the official opening of the SMRC...
The Mercer County Chamber of Commerce will soon have a new home after the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission approved its move to the Diamond Point Welcome Center. The Tourist Commission is also moving ahead with several additional improvements at Anderson-Dean Community Park. During a recently called special meeting, the Tourist...
As temperatures drop, Lexington city leaders are preparing for winter weather with a revamped snow and ice plan.
Federal officials are setting up two new disaster loan outreach centers to help Kentucky business owners, community organizations, and residents impacted by deadly storms and flooding in June.
Attorney General Russell Coleman announced on Friday that a former Jessamine County prosecutor was convicted for offering and accepting cash in a district courthouse to dismiss a traffic ticket.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 5, 2026) — Steptoe & Johnson PLLC has earned eight Metropolitan Tier 1 practice-area rankings across Lexington and Louisville in the 2027 edition of Best Law Firms, alongside 13 national rankings. The Kentucky recognition covers two practice areas in Lexington and six in Louisville, spanning commercial...
RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky voters headed to the polls yesterday, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide several major statewide and local races, including an open U.S. Senate seat and multiple Madison County government positions. One of the biggest races was the U.S. Senate contest to replace longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell,...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A forum on electricity bills, rates and initiatives coming to the area that could affect utilities aimed to provide clear and reliable information Thursday night. Jenna Rector, with Bluegrass Greensource, said that Kentucky is trending back toward using more coal while using it in new ways.
See results in Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council races.
