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Winchester business at center of county-wide debate
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - A small business in Winchester is the center of a county-wide debate. The shop is called The Crystal Coven, and some argue that its name and products promote witchcraft. The Winchester-Clark County Tourism Commission says they’ve received backlash after promoting an event hosted by The Crystal...
Why older officers in Kentucky are choosing to continue working
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - Winchester police officer sergeant William ‘Marty’ Jackson was laid to rest over the weekend. He died at the age of 73 from a health-related incident in what was considered a line-of-duty event. The loss has raised the question, ‘Is there an age cut-off for...
3 dead after investigation at Richmond home
RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) — The deaths of three people found in a Madison County home are under investigation. Around 4 a.m. on Tuesday, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office arrived at a home on Elmwood Drive to assist Madison County EMS with a death investigation. Authorities said Sherry...
‘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...
Jim Caldwell's Forecast | A late-day cold front brings showers & more frost potential
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—This is a pretty nice day for our region. Highs are getting close to normal, but another shot of chilly air is coming before the big warm-up. It should be a very pleasant day across Kentucky. All we need to do is crack 70 to get into normal territory, and we will do that today. If you don’t hit 70, you will be really close to that level. This is much better than yesterday’s highs, which only hit 60.
Researchers, advocates discuss state health equity at Kentucky Tobacco Control Conference
The University of Kentucky’s Center for Smoke-Free Policy and the Kentucky Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program hosted a conference this week to discuss disparities in state tobacco control.
Fashion retailer to close 95 stores. What about stores in Kentucky?
Express, a clothing and fashion retailer, filed for bankruptcy on Monday, with plans to close 95 of over 500 stores across the U.S. Will the bankruptcy impact Express stores in Kentucky? Where will the store closures be? Here's what we know:. Joann Chapter 11 Bankruptcy:Will Joann fabrics close? Joann files...
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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