Pair of escaped Bell County inmates arrested in Lawrenceburg

A pair of inmates who had escaped from the Bell County Forestry Camp on Aug. 25 have been taken into custody.

Pulaski County Detention Center helps inmates get second chance after incarceration

Dozens have completed the program, earning certifications in welding, safe food handling for restaurant jobs, and even obtaining their GEDs.

Wildcats fans fire up at the first tailgate of the season

The grills were hot and the excitement was high at Kroger Field as University of Kentucky fans kicked off the first "Caturday" tailgate of the football season.

1 hurt, 1 seriously injured in crash near Lexington winery

Two people were sent to the hospital — one with minor injuries and another fighting for their life —after a Friday night crash in Lexington.

Lexington man allegedly stabbed by brother in bedroom with scissors: 'Had no right to enter'

The warrant shows that the scissors "did not penetrate into his body, but caused him substantial and prolonged pain due to the blunt force of the strikes."

Kentucky opens the 2025 schedule with a 24-16 win over Toledo

Kentucky started Mark Stoops' 13th season with a hard-fought 24-16 victory over Toledo. Kentucky returns to Kroger Field on Saturday, September 6, to host Ole Miss in the first SEC game of the season

KSP: 1 killed in crash involving motorcycle on KY 379 in Russell County

A 55-year-old motorcyclist died Thursday night after being struck by a pickup truck on KY 379 in Russell County, according to the Kentucky State Police.

1 taken to hospital after vehicle crashes into Elk Spring Creek

A single-vehicle crash on Friday morning sent one person to the hospital after their car left the roadway and ended up in Elk Spring Creek, the Monticello Fire Department reported.

'Just the greatest:' Beloved Old Friends farm mascot Little Silver Charm dies

Old Friends retirement farm announced the death of its mascot, Little Silver Charm, who died from age-related health issues at an estimated 38 to 40 years old.

Old Friends farm mascot Little Silver Charm dies at estimated age of 38 to 40

Old Friends retirement farm announced the death of its mascot, Little Silver Charm, who died from age-related health issues at an estimated 38 to 40 years old.

Food service employee arrested on sodomy charge at Powell County Detention Center

A food service employee was arrested on a felony sodomy charge on Friday morning, stemming from inappropriate conduct at the Powell County Detention Center, according to the detention center.

Chilly Changes Next Week Will Include Some Rain

Good Saturday and welcome to Labor Day Weekend. Our below normal temps continue as our much drier than normal pattern continues, as well. We need to get some rain in here and the upcoming week looks to give us the best chance in a while. I…

Madison Southern, Lafayette and Tates Creek compete for Play of the Week: Aug. 29

The Aug. 29 Home Team Plays of the Week features athletes from Madison Southern, Lafayette, and Tates Creek.

Local sports bars gear up for Kentucky football's season opener against Toledo

With less than 12 hours until kickoff, Kroger Field sits calm before what promises to be an exciting storm as Kentucky football prepares to take on Toledo in their 2025 season opener.