Lexington Police chief pushes for more safety officers
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Lexington Police officers spend a lot of time doing non-law-enforcement work, like traffic control for ball games. "When you go to Rupp Arena and you'll see them working the lights. You'll see them manually directing traffic. Controlling crossing people on High Street. Safety officers will be able to do all of that," said Lexington Police Chief Mark Barnard. Chief Barnard is loo..>> view originalLexington woman charged with scalding 2-year-old as punishment
Jimica Clay LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -A Lexington woman is accused of putting her 2-year-old son in scalding water, causing second- and third-degree burns. Police say Jimicia Clay, 21, placed the child in extremely hot bath water last week as a form of punishment. The boy was taken to the hospital with burns to his lower extremities. Clay..>> view original2015 Central Kentucky holiday events calendar
Welcome to the Christmas holiday season! No one can grinch anymore about waiting until after Thanksgiving to sing the carols and light the lights, so the revelry is on. Here is a rundown of holiday events throughout the Bluegrass, so you can fill your calendars from now until New Year’s Eve.Through Dec. 31. Ann Tower Gallery, 141 E. Main St., Lexington. (859) 425-1188. Anntowergallery.com. Free.Dec. 1-31. Reception 4-7 p.m. Dec. 3. 40 percent of proceeds from art sold at event goes to Lexington ..>> view originalClass 3A semifinals preview: Lexington Catholic at Elizabethtown | Lexington Herald-Leader
For the fifth straight season, the Lexington Catholic football team has reached the state semifinals.The difference in 2015? The Knights stepped down to Class 3A and are assured of at least one thing: Highlands, which moved to Class 5A, won’t end their year for the fifth straight season.This time around, the Knights face Elizabethtown, a foe with much less football tradition than the Bluebirds but with two appearances in title games under its belt — as many as LexCath. The Panthers are undefeate..>> view originalLexington police release surveillance images from bank robbery
Southland Bank LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Lexington police on Wednesday released surveillance photos of a man who robbed the Forcht Bank on Southland Drive. The robbery occurred just before noon Wednesday. Several officers were in the area searching for the suspect, but they did not locate him. The surveillance photos were released shortly after the robbery. Witnesses describ..>> view originalKentucky's 'enforcer'? Idea makes Poythress smile
A self-conscious smile crossed Alex Poythress’s face when a reporter suggested after Tuesday night’s game that he could be Kentucky’s enforcer. He liked the sound of that.“It’s a nice nickname,” he said in his low key, let’s-not-complicate things manner. “I might trademark it.”Not that Poythress intended to enforce anything during Kentucky’s 82-62 victory over Boston University. He seemed taken aback by the idea that he has become the man to impose his and UK’s will on an opponent.“Uh, I mean, I..>> view originalLexington firefighters kick off toy drive
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) – Santa uses his sleigh to carry his toys. This year he is getting some help from Lexington Firefighters. As part of the “Firefighters Toy ...>> view originalHoliday shopping? Celebrations and specials will keep you busy...
Most everyone knows about big-name retailers and Black Friday on the day after Thanksgiving. But for shopping with a local touch, nothing beats Small Business Saturday, a nationwide event to encourage the support of neighborhood businesses.The businesses of Chevy Chase will host their annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Stores between High Street, and Ashland and Euclid avenues will offer store specials with carolers, carriage rides and more.But don’t limit yourself to Sat..>> view originalLexington couple helps you plan your Black Friday shopping trip
Lexington, Ky.(WKYT)-The National Retail Federation says 95 million Americans will shop on Black Friday. Some stores will open Thanksgiving to give bargain hunters and early jump. WKYT's Amber Philpott tracked down two seasoned Lexington Black Friday shoppers who are offering up a few tricks of the trade to help you bring home the big savings. ..>> view originalLexington firefighters use Raven Run to train for rural rescues
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) -Getting to an emergency in the city has plenty of obstacles, such as traffic. Getting to an emergency in rural Fayette County has its challenges too. First responders say they deal with hilly and curvy roads, many of them not marked. "In the country, even at the places at the edges of the county like this, transport times can be s..>> view original
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