The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters needs your help to make the holidays brighter for our city’s kids.  The 2017 Lexington Fire Department Toy Drive starts next week, and firefighters are in need of a building to use as the “North Pole”, or collection center. “We need a large building to store and distribute the…… MORE

WVLK congratulates: Larry Gene Grubbs of Berea, appointed to the Kentucky Board of Certification of Wastewater System Operators. University of Kentucky linguistics professors Rusty Barrett and Andrew Hippisley, recognized as Fellows of the Linguistic Society of America. Diane Shuffett Ashcraft of Fayette County Public Schools, named School Psychologist of the Year by the Kentucky Association…… MORE

(WLEX)–Governor Matt Bevin unveiled what he called his “Keeping the Promise” plan to fix the state’s pension plan over the course of 30 years. Bevin announced a 10 step plan that would keep the retirement age the same, leave the pensions of current retired workers uncut. In the future, the plan would leave hazardous duty…… MORE

WVLK congratulates: Courtney Carver of Lexington, 2017 Kentucky State Police Civilian Employee of the Year.  Rhonda Wood, CVE Region 3-Georgetown, given KSP’s Commercial Vehicle Support Award. Marty Broaddus, KSP Post 7-Richmond, given KSP’s Police Communications Support Award. Gennell Mitchell, Fayette County Public Schools Police Department, Sarah Wilhoite, Georgetown/Scott County E-911, graduates of the Public Safety Dispatch…… MORE