Lexington police investigate video-caught hit-and-run; 1 person hospitalizedVideo shows hit-and-run that left 1 hospitalized
Lexington police are investigating a hit-and-run captured on video. The incident left one person hospitalized.
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Lexington police investigate hit-and-run caught on video that left 1 hospitalizedHit-and-run caught on video leaves 1 hospitalized
Lexington police are investigating a hit-and-run captured on video. The crash left one person hospitalized.
Lexington to experience wind gusts, rainfall as Hurricane Isaias moves north
The National Weather Service in Louisville forecasts rain and gusty winds in Kentucky as the remnants of Hurricane Isaias move north this weekend. Rain is expected to reach Lexington between 3 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, with the remnants passing through Kentucky starting around 1 a.m. Sunday. Gusts could reach
Crime on UK’s campus was down in 2025. Police chief ‘optimistically cautious’
Crime on the University of Kentucky campus declined in 2025, and the campus police chief described the outlook as “optimistically cautious.”
Crime on UK’s campus was down in 2025. Police chief ‘optimistically cautious’
Crime on the University of Kentucky campus declined in 2025. The campus police chief said the trend called for optimism tempered by caution.
UK police chief urges community vigilance to prevent sexual assaultsUK police chief says everyone can help prevent sexual assaults
A UK police chief urged people to look out for one another to help prevent sexual assaults. The appeal was
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels to start against GiantsJayden Daniels to start at quarterback vs. Giants
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will start against the New York Giants.
Beshear and Rogers announce federal funding projects for Eastern Kentucky revitalization
At the 2026 SOAR Summit in Corbin, U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers and Gov. Andy Beshear announced $22 million in federal Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization funding for Eastern Kentucky projects. Grants will support gas lines, convention center infrastructure, career programs, hospital equipment, emergency services, water systems and business development. They also highlighted $25.7 million for six projects to expand high-speed internet across 12 counties. The announcement came as the two differed over
Bernheim discontinues ColorFest to make way for new programmingColorFest ends as Bernheim makes room for new programming
Bernheim is discontinuing ColorFest to make way for what it described as “new and exciting” programming. The announcement did not specify what will replace the event.
Trump says Fort Hood shooter deserves planned firing squad executionTrump says Fort Hood shooter 'deserves' execution by firing squad
Trump says Fort Hood shooter 'deserves' planned firing squad execution Lexington Herald Leader
How to watch Kentucky football's Saturday game against No. 10 LSUWays to follow Kentucky's game against No. 10 LSU
Kentucky’s football team is scheduled to face No. 10 LSU on Saturday. The Lexington Herald-Leader’s guide outlines where to watch the game and how to follow coverage.
Setting the standard: Lexington Police Department graduates 12 new officers
Lexington, Ky., police graduated 12 officers from Recruit Class 04 2026 at a ceremony Friday, where Mayor Linda Gorton swore them in. The class began with 34 recruits, and graduates completed more than 28 weeks of training. Each new officer will be paired with a training officer for field training; the next class, with 28 recruits, attended the ceremony.
Police charge third person with murder in Cross Keys Road homicide and arson caseThird suspect faces murder charge in Cross Keys Road case
Lexington police charged Malachi Haynes, 20, with murder Friday in the August Cross Keys Road homicide and arson case, making him the third person charged. Court documents identify the victim as Kevin Villanueva, 26, who was found shot dead shortly after 4 a.m. Aug. 29. Investigators allege Haynes and other suspects took part in vehicle break-ins and shootings on Ohio Street before killing Villanueva and stealing his handgun. Their getaway vehicle was later found burning at Tates Creek Golf Course.
Lexington Police Department welcomes 12 new officers; son joins father on the force
The Lexington Police Department swore in 12 new officers at Immanuel Baptist Church, bringing its roster to 641 sworn officers. Mayor Linda Gorton administered the oath after 12 of 25 recruits completed the 28-week training program. Andrew Fraser joined the force alongside his father, Sgt. Rob Fraser; graduate Christopher Dollins brings 12 years of Army service.
New Publix opens in Florence, where shoppers say they love the Florida-based grocerFlorence gets a new Publix, the Florida-based grocer
Publix, the Florida-based grocery chain, has opened a new store in Florence. The headline highlights shoppers’ enthusiasm for the grocer but does
Publix opens new store in FlorenceFlorida-based Publix opens a new Florence store
A new Publix grocery store has opened in Florence. The Florida-based grocer is popular with shoppers, though the available story text does not provide details about why.
Explainer examines whether US can legally livestream Fort Hood shooter's executionUS law and livestreaming the Fort Hood shooter's execution
An explainer examines whether U.S. authorities could legally livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter; the headline does not state the legal answer.
Lexington police arrest third suspect accused of murder, arson and carjackingThird suspect accused of murder, arson and carjacking
Lexington police arrested a third suspect accused of murder, arson and carjacking.
Third arrest made in August Lexington murder, police say
Lexington police say 20-year-old Malachi Haynes is the third person arrested in connection with the Aug. 29 shooting death of 26-year-old Kevin David Villanueva Gutierrez on Cross Keys Road. Haynes faces charges including murder and is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center. Two 18-year-old men also face complicity to murder charges, and their cases have been sent to a grand jury. Detectives are continuing to investigate.
Hurricane Isaias remnants to bring rain to LouisvilleLouisville could get rain from Isaias remnants
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias are expected to bring rain to Louisville, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
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