WKYT is joining Lexington city offices and public safety departments for the second Lexington’s Big Give, a food drive beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Donations of non-perishable food will support God’s Pantry Food Bank and the Family Care Center of Lexington. Residents can leave items in blue barrels at designated locations, including fire stations, government buildings and food bank sites, during regular business hours throughout the month. Requested items include canned proteins and vegetables, pasta
WKYT is joining Lexington city offices and public safety agencies for the second Lexington’s Big Give food drive, beginning Thursday, Oct. 15. Residents can donate non-perishable foods at designated blue barrels across the city during regular business hours throughout the month. Donations will benefit God’s Pantry Food Bank and the Family Care Center of Lexington.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says U.S. 25 will close in Madison County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 5-7 for pavement saw-cutting work intended to help prevent joint failures. The closure will
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close sections of U.S. 25 in Madison County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 5-7 for pavement saw-cutting work. On Oct. 5, the closure runs from Clay Lane to just south of KY 627; on Oct. 6, from KY 2878 to Clay Lane; and on Oct. 7, from Derby Chase Drive to KY 2878. Southbound detours use KY 627 and KY 2878, with the Oct. 7 route continuing via I-75 Exit 90A.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee ordered an independent review of the botched execution of Christa Pike and paused all executions through the end of 2026. The state halted Pike’s lethal injection Wednesday after two failed attempts; she was taken to a hospital, and her current medical status was unclear Thursday. The pause affects the execution of Gary Wayne Sutton, scheduled for Dec. 3.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee ordered a third-party review of Christa Pike’s botched execution and paused all executions through the end of 2026. The state halted Pike’s lethal injection Wednesday after two failed attempts; she was taken to a hospital, and her medical status was unclear Thursday. The pause affects the scheduled Dec. 3 execution of Gary Wayne Sutton. It follows another botched execution attempt in Tennessee earlier this year.
RISING, a 60-minute Team Kentucky documentary about Eastern Kentucky’s recovery from the deadly 2022 floods, is now streaming free on Tubi. It follows survivors and efforts to build eight high-ground communities across five counties, with more than 500 homes planned; developments in Floyd and Letcher counties are complete. Proceeds from the film will benefit the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund, which assists people affected by disasters.
Team Kentucky’s 60-minute documentary RISING, about Eastern Kentucky’s recovery from the deadly 2022 floods, is now streaming free on Tubi. It follows survivors and plans for eight high-ground communities across five counties, with more than 500 homes planned outside flood-prone areas. Two communities, in Floyd and Letcher counties, are complete. Film proceeds benefit the Team Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund; earlier screenings raised more than $48,000.
PARLOUR Pizza + Pints will open its third Lexington-area restaurant at 1997 Justice Drive in Hamburg at 11 a.m. Oct. 9. Preview events run Oct. 6-8 and include activities for first responders, city workers and youth sports groups, plus a ribbon-cutting with the Lexington Chamber of Commerce. Proceeds from the Oct. 8 VIP charity night will benefit the Jessica’s Journey Foundation and local organizations serving Hamburg.
PARLOUR Pizza + Pints will open its third Lexington-area restaurant at 1997 Justice Drive in Hamburg at 11 a.m. Oct. 9. Preview events begin Oct. 6, including gatherings for first responders and youth sports families, followed by an Oct. 8 ribbon-cutting and charity night. All proceeds from the charity event will go to the Jessica’s Journey Foundation for distribution to local organizations serving Hamburg.
A restaurant on Whiskey Row has had its liquor license reinstated after a shooting. The headline does not identify the restaurant or provide details about the shooting or the license decision.
A Fayette County judge has allowed Kaydence Carpenter, 21, to drive in Lexington only for medical appointments and emergencies, citing complications with her pregnancy. Carpenter sought to regain her license, saying she had served more than the six-month suspension for a first-offense DUI and needed transportation to appointments. She is accused of driving into a downtown crowd in March, injuring four people, and faces several charges. She is due back in court Oct. 12.
Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Goodman allowed Kaydence Carpenter, 21, to drive in Lexington only for medical appointments and emergencies, after learning she was experiencing pregnancy complications. Carpenter argued she had served more than the six-month suspension for a first-offense DUI; prosecutors did not oppose her request. She is accused of driving into a downtown crowd in March, injuring four people, and faces several charges.
Kentucky’s Fall Forest Fire Hazard Season begins October 1 and runs through December 15, the Division of Forestry says. During the season, fires are prohibited between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. within 150 feet of woodland or brushland. The division warns that dry fallen leaves can ignite and spread fires quickly, and urges residents to report suspected arson to Kentucky State Police or local law enforcement.
Kentucky’s fall Forest Fire Hazard Season began Oct. 1 and runs through Dec. 15, the state Division of Forestry said. During the season, it is illegal to start fires within 150 feet of woodland or brushland from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The division says dry fallen leaves can ignite and spread fires quickly, and urges residents to report suspected arson to Kentucky State Police or local law enforcement.
Midea America Corp. has expanded its research center in Louisville, Kentucky, to 157,000 square feet, adding 127,000 square feet and 22 laboratories. The expansion increases the facility’s footprint by about 400% and brings consumer research, engineering, product development and testing under one roof to support appliances tailored to the U.S. market. The center, launched in 2015 with one employee, now has about 130 staff.
Midea America Corp. has expanded its research center in Louisville, Kentucky, to 157,000 square feet, adding 127,000 square feet and 22 laboratories. The facility brings consumer research, engineering, product development and testing together to support appliance development for the U.S. market. Founded in 2015 with one employee, the center now has about 130 employees and serves as Midea’s U.S. innovation hub.
A Fayette Circuit judge restored Kaydence Carpenter’s driver’s license, suspended since March 23, but limited her driving to medical appointments or emergencies. Carpenter, 21, faces assault, wanton endangerment, DUI and other charges after police said she drove a Tesla into a crowd near Short and Mill streets in downtown Lexington on March 22, injuring four pedestrians. Judge Julie Goodman scheduled an Oct. 12 hearing on Carpenter’s request for immunity from prosecution.
Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman restored Kaydence Carpenter’s driver’s license, suspended since March, but said she may drive only to medical appointments or in emergencies. Carpenter, 21, is charged with DUI and other offenses after police say she drove into a crowd near Short and Mill streets in downtown Lexington, injuring four pedestrians. Goodman scheduled an Oct. 12 hearing on Carpenter’s request for immunity from prosecution.