Firefighters see increase in mulch fires
Updated: 7:23 PM The Lexington Fire Department says improperly discarded cigarettes are leading to an increase in mulch fires.
Updated: 7:23 PM The Lexington Fire Department says improperly discarded cigarettes are leading to an increase in mulch fires.
Posted: 9:30 AM Over the past 72 hours the Lexington Fire Department has responded to 27 grass and mulch fires. Between 7 and 8 a.m. this morning, crews responded to four mulch fires across the city.
Updated: 9:24 AM With the deadline for filing tax returns fast approaching, the U.S. Postal Service reminds last-minute tax filers to pay special attention to collection box pick-up times and Post Office retail hours.
Updated: 7:49 AM According to an arrest citation, police say officers were flagged down early Saturday at Vine and Upper Streets.
Updated: 10:11 AM A woman tried to stop two men from coming into a home late Sunday night and ended up getting shot in the process.
Posted: 7:20 AM It was found leaking from a garbage truck Monday morning in Lexington.
Updated: 8:09 PM The 41st Annual Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital Telethon raised $419,389 on Sunday thanks to the generosity of WKYT and WYMT viewers from throughout central and eastern Kentucky.
Updated: 9:02 AM The City of Gatlinburg hosts a family-friendly event featuring a rock wall and trip giveaway, educates youth on black bears and provides Gatlinburg building black bears to Kosair Children's Hospital.
Updated: 10:47 PM Former University of Kentucky and NFL quarterback Tim Couch started signing special Maker's Mark bottles for Big Blue Fans early Friday morning.
Posted: 7:19 AM People interested in becoming bone marrow donors will have a chance to be listed on the national bone marrow registry to become a possible donor during an event Friday at the University of Kentucky.
Updated: 11:18 PM She's a teenager with a big voice. Marlana VanHoose, the high school singer born blind, has been through a lot recently.
Posted: 6:28 PM Audrey Hounshell's friends say one of their favorite places to spend time together was at Shilito Park. Today, just hours after her death, they say they can't believe those times are over.
Posted: 10:12 AM With a name recognized as one of Central Kentucky’s best and most authentic Mexican restaurants, Rincon Mexicano Gift Shop will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, April 14, 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Updated: 6:21 PM The Fayette County Coroner identified the woman killed in an overnight crash near New Circle and Nicholasville Road.
Updated: 11:01 PM A teenager dedicated a work of art with the hopes it would bring a long-lasting legacy.
Updated: 7:19 PM An expert breaks down the do's and don'ts of social media to help make sure you stay out of trouble.
Posted: 2:19 PM Bates Security, a division of Sonitrol of Lexington, has been recognized as Installer of the Year at the security industry’s 17th Annual SAMMY Awards, presented by Security Sales & Integration magazine.
Updated: 11:54 AM Investigators say 19-year-old Daebrion Hopwood set fire to a car on State Street.
Updated: 11:03 PM After more than a year of renovations, the new look of Lexington's Triangle Park was officially unveiled Tuesday.
Updated: 5:15 PM Kohl's has donated more than a hundred thousand dollars to Kentucky Children's Hospital Asthma Program.
Updated: 7:17 PM With cold temperatures moving south, a freeze watch has been issued for most of the commonwealth. Some reminders on how to keep your plants healthy during the cold temps.
Updated: 7:17 PM Mayor Jim Gray emphasized public safety as his top priority in his budget plan.
Updated: 5:59 PM A Humane Society officer ended up in the hospital after being attacked by a dog.
Updated: 7:25 PM The Fayette National Bank Building is slated to find new life as a 21c Museum Hotel.
