(LEX 18) — An investigation was underway in Jessamine County after police fatally shot a man early Thursday morning. Authorities said the shooting occurred about 12:30 a.m. on Beauford Place in Nicholasville. The Jessamine County coroner said a 27-year-old man was killed but did not immediately release his full identification. Officials tell LEX 18 that…… MORE
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Volunteers Sought to Build New Shillito Playground
(LEX 18) — September 18 through 22, Lexington Parks and Recreation will collaborate with the community and designers of the original Shillito Playground to create a new playground. The original playground was designed 26 years ago by Playgrounds by Leathers. The same team will not build a new playground at the same location this fall.…… MORE
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Enforcement Friday in Lex.
(LFUCG)–The Lexington Police Department will conduct a “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” enforcement event this Friday, August 23 from 9 p.m. – midnight at the intersection of Versailles Road and Red Mile Road. Officers will be working to spot impaired drivers and vehicle occupants who are not wearing a seat belt, as well as…… MORE
The Doc is In
The Doc Is In – "Healthy Hair" How often do you wash or condition your hair? Did you know that the frequency of using hair products can can effect the health of yur hair? In this "The Doc Is In" segment, Emergency Physician, Dr. Ryan Stanton, talks with a Master Barber about the best way…… MORE
Wine Wednesday
This week, Jim talks about hallucinations. But not from drinking the wine he brought. Posted by WVLK on Wednesday, August 21, 2019… MORE
President Trump Returns to KY
(LEX 18) — Louisville officials, along with the U.S. Secret Service, are preparing for President Donald Trump’s scheduled visit Wednesday to Kentucky. Trump will be making two stops as he aims to boost the re-election campaign of Gov. Matt Bevin, who has been a vocal support of the president. The president’s first stop will be…… MORE
City Meeting on ADUs
(LEX 18) — The city of Lexington wants feedback on proposals to allow accessory dwelling units, or ADU’s. These are secondary housing units built on the same lot as the main home. These accessory units provide the basic requirements of shelter, heating, cooking and sanitation. Lexington’s Division of Planning has a proposal that allows ADU’s…… MORE
Scammers May Follow Students Back to College
(BBB)–Students across the Bluegrass are returning to college campuses. Better Business Bureau® serving Central & Eastern Kentucky advises students and parents to be aware of scammers that may target these young people, many on their own for the first time. According to 2018’s BBB Scam Tracker Risk Report, 41.6% of students reported a loss when exposed to a scam…… MORE
Fatal Crash in Clark County
(LEX 18) — A driver was killed early Tuesday morning when a dump truck crashed on Interstate Highway 64 in Clark County. Authorities said the dump truck struck an embankment about 12:30 a.m. Clark County Sheriff’s officials said the driver was killed. Officials have not identified the victim. No other vehicles were involved. The crash…… MORE
National Votes for Women Trail Marker in Versailles
The centennial of suffrage for many women in the United States is approaching in 2020. With this landmark anniversary embodied in the passage of the Nineteenth Amendment, the National Collaborative for Women’s History Sites (NCWHS) and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation have partnered to launch a new historic marker program which is part of the…… MORE
