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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear signed legislation Tuesday intended to reduce utility and mortgage expenses for Kentucky residents, according to the Office of the Governor. The governor approved Senate Bill 57 and Senate Bill 157, measures designed to provide relief on two of Kentucky households’ largest monthly expenses. The legislation follows Beshear’s stated…

In this year’s election, Kentucky voters will find races for Congress, the state’s General Assembly, judges, county offices, city offices, and school boards, along with an amendment to the state’s constitution. That includes a quickly-approaching May 19th primary, where contests for Lexington’s Mayor, Council District 5, and several Democratic primary races will be on…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Voters in Fayette County will head to the polls on May 19 for Kentucky’s primary election, with opportunities to weigh in on contests for Lexington’s mayor, city council, county offices, and state legislative positions, according to CivicLex. The mayoral primary will pit incumbent Linda Gorton against Raquel Carter, a real estate…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky students and graduates committed to pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics during this year’s Going Pro signing day event held March 31, according to Kentucky Teacher. The Going Pro signing event brought together students and recent graduates who pledged their commitment to career and technical education pathways in…

LONDON, Ky. – A Waynesburg, Ky., man, Jasper McCann, 43, was sentenced on Tuesday to 120 months by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to his plea agreement, on May 12, 2024, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct pavement marking work at multiple intersections across District 7 on Thursday and Friday, requiring drivers to exercise caution as contractors update arrows and lane markings using thermoplastic material, according to a KYTC press release. Work will take place April 9-10, weather permitting, at four locations…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning drivers to expect traffic delays next week as road striping operations take place across central Kentucky. According to a press release from KYTC District 7, striping crews will work daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. beginning Wednesday, April 9, through Tuesday, April 15, weather…

Lexington’s Community Environmental Academy is open for applications! This program connects Lexington residents to local environmental topics such as water quality, urban forestry and waste management.   Participants will explore Lexington’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works through a series of talks, tours, online training classes and hands-on experiences. The academy consists of…

One person is in custody following an assault that occurred last month on W Seventh Street.  On March 29, 2026, around 11:00 pm, officers were dispatched to the 700 block of N Broadway for a victim who had been stabbed. When officers arrived, they learned that the victim had left a nearby gas station…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A man previously convicted of killing a Lexington police officer has been arrested and charged in connection with a stabbing and robbery, prompting emotional responses from department leadership. Glenn Doneghy, 49, was arrested April 7 and charged with Assault 1st Degree and Robbery 2nd Degree. Officers responded to the 700 block…