Crews working to extinguish large forest fire threatening homes in Perry County community
Crews in Perry County and surrounding areas are working to extinguish a large forest fire that's threatening homes in the community of Christopher.
Lexington, KY news for Mar 25, 2026
31 stories gathered from local outlets, traffic updates, and public safety coverage.
Jessamine County Fire District rescues dog after falling 50 feet into small cavern
A dog is now safe and sound after falling approximately 50 feet into a small cavern in Jessamine County.
Finding their voice: Kentucky 4-Hers visit the state Capitol to learn about civic engagement
Over 300 Kentucky 4-H students turned that voice toward the state Capitol, taking a front-row seat to see how government works and how they can shape it.
Woodford County students now headed home after being stranded at LaGuardia Airport
What began as a fun, educational trip for a group of Woodford County High School students ended in chaos as 20 students were left stranded at LaGuardia Airport after a deadly crash earlier this week.
Kentucky elections reform bill undergoes big changes ahead of Senate vote
Kentucky lawmakers are debating over House Bill 139 which has been heavily amended to include language from two other bills influencing elections and is now up for a vote in the full Senate.
SB 37 proposes the Treeing Walker Coonhound as Kentucky's official state dog
Kentucky may soon have an official state dog. Senate Bill 37 would give the Treeing Walker Coonhound the recognition that supporters say the breed deserves.
Martin police chief says he was fired after calling for mayor to resign
The Martin city police chief said on Wednesday that he was let go after he accused the mayor of corruption and called for him to step down.
Lexington to host its first Rally for Recovery to support eating disorder awareness and local treatment
The event will feature activities focused on healing and support, including affirmation stations, motivational speakers and a symbolic "Southern Smash."
6-year-old Malia Croley settling in at Ronald McDonald House after life-saving heart transplant
Less than a month after receiving a new heart, six-year-old Malia Croley is recovering and settling in at Cincinnati's Ronald McDonald House.
Unusually warm March weather triggers an early start to seasonal allergies in Central Kentucky
An unusually warm March has triggered allergens and caused Kentucky's famous seasonal allergy season to get off to an early start.
Downtown Lexington incident sparks safety concerns after car drives into crowd
A chaotic scene in downtown Lexington on Sunday is now raising new concerns about safety as warmer weather brings more people out.
Council asks for more specifics on city's priorities for opioid settlement money
The city shared its priorities for millions in national opioid settlement money this week, but several Urban County Councilmembers had questions about timing, public input and Council oversight.
Where gas prices are surging across Kentucky: AAA
Central and eastern Kentucky are the hardest hit, with Lexington and Louisville having some of the highest gas prices in the state.
Charges dropped in Bell County toddler’s death
Charges have been dismissed in the death of a toddler in southern Kentucky due to lack of evidence.
UK HealthCare to opens new Mother Baby Unit to enhance postpartum care, support the healing process
UK HealthCare will soon open a new Mother Baby Unit designed to support the healing, bonding and relaxation of postpartum patients.
2 northern Kentucky residents charged in child exploitation investigation, police say
Two people in northern Kentucky are facing multiple felony charges following a child sexual exploitation investigation, according to KSP.
Major downtown Lexington street blocked for sewer repair: Here's where to detour
Emergency repairs in the High Street area have led to the road being temporarily blocked, but officials have offered a relatively quick detour.
Community mourns teen killed in Ashland fire
A teenage girl has died after a Tuesday night fire in Ashland.
Community mourns teen killed in Kentucky fire
ASHLAND, Ky. (WOWK) - A teenage girl has died after a fire in Ashland, Kentucky. The Boyd County Coroner's Office says they were called to the UK King's Daughters Medical Center emergency room Tuesday evening regarding a fatality from a fi…
Lexington police searching for 1 accused of hitting juvenile with car, fleeing crash
Authorities in Lexington said a search was underway on Wednesday following an apparent hit-and-run crash involving a juvenile victim.
Amazon Big Spring Sale is here: Deals on Dyson, Shark, Apple and more
Spring is here, and so is Amazon's Big Spring Sale Spring has sprung, and we're looking forward to warmer weather and longer days. There's another thing to add to the list of things to celebrate: Amazon's Big Spring Sale. It happens yearly…
1 injured, family displaced by Somerset structure fire
Multiple Pulaski County agencies worked for hours on Tuesday to fight a house fire that injured one person and left a family searching for a new place to live.
Funeral arrangements announced for 16-year-old killed in Scott County crash
The funeral arrangements for Case Wilson, 16, the Great Crossing Warhawks teammate and a cherished friend in his local community, have been announced by Johnson's Funeral Home.
1 person injured in Lin Don Drive structure fire that took crews more than 4 hours to extinguish
One person was injured in a structure fire on Lin Don Drive that took crews more than four hours to extinguish on Tuesday.
Lexington police searching for man after Central Bank property damaged
Officials with the Lexington Police Department (LPD) asked for help on Tuesday to identify a person of interest in connection with damage done at a Lexington bank.
Lexington's first civic assembly set to host public input meetings
On Thursday, the assembly will hold a virtual public input meeting where the group will be able to hear from fellow Lexingtonians about the two big issues at hand.
Man arrested at Kentucky State University for allegedly bringing gun to campus
An arrest was made on Monday at Kentucky State University (KSU) after a person was found with a gun on campus, according to an announcement from the college.
Pikeville Independent Schools hold class after alleged threat from student
A student at Pikeville Independent Schools has been taken into custody for allegedly threatening the high school.
Search underway in Georgetown for 2 missing children
Georgetown police announced on Wednesday morning that a search was ongoing for two children who were last seen on Monday afternoon.
Kentucky man seeks community help for family displaced by severe Hawaii floods
A Kentucky man is turning to the community for help finding a safe place for his displaced daughter and grandchildren after severe flooding swept through their home in Hawaii.
Record Highs Then A Big Temp Drop
Good Wednesday, everyone. Milder winds continue to kick in today as we get set to surge back into record high territory for Thursday. This is ahead of potent cold front that brings a massive drops in temps behind it later Friday. Temps tod…