Posted: 9:37 AM Dr. Anthony H. Futerman — a world-renowned author, research scientist and professor of biochemistry at an institute of higher education in Israel — will speak on “The Origins of the Universe and Life” at Asbury University on May 21. The 7 p.m. presentation at the state-of-the-art Miller Center for Communication Arts is free and open to the public.

Updated: 11:02 AM Sixteen law enforcement agencies came together to make sure registered sex offender in six Kentucky counties were obeying the law.

Updated: 7:34 PM The National Player of the Year will continue his autograph-signing tour today.

Updated: 10:55 PM It's that time of year, where high school students are looking for a party following prom or graduation, and leaders in Jessamine County are reminding parents of the risk to them if they provide alcohol to anyone underage.

Updated: 1:22 PM A motorcycle driver was killed after a pickup truck turned into his path.

Updated: 6:19 PM A babysitter in Nicholasville was arrested Monday after police say a baby in her care was injured.

Updated: 5:33 PM Police are asking for parents to come forward who may have used a babysitter now charged with abuse.

Updated: 7:28 PM An 11-week-old baby is recovering here at UK Hospital this afternoon as his father sits in jail. Police say Eric Arthur is responsible for his young son's severe head injuries.

Posted: 10:29 AM A man is facing assault charges, accused of abusing an 11 week old boy.

Posted: 10:51 AM Police say a woman was under the influence when she drove into a home, and then took off.

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: 6:58 PM A daycare worker is facing charges, accused of stealing more than $320,000 from her employer.

Updated: 10:00 AM TEDxLex co-organizer, Michelle Lowe will head to Doha, Qatar in 2 weeks to represent Lexington, Kentucky

Posted: 6:30 AM Community leaders will come together Thursday to discuss a road that would connect Jessamine County with Interstate 75.

Updated: 9:52 AM Today, Agriculture Commissioner James Comer issued a warning that weather conditions are ripe for an outbreak of West Nile Virus and cited State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Stout’s advice that Kentucky equine owners should consult their veterinarians about vaccinating their horses against the disease.

Updated: 8:28 AM April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and Kentucky leads the way...in blanketing our Commonwealth in blue and silver pinwheels. The blue and silver pinwheel is a symbol of childhood and forms the cornerstone of the national Pinwheels for Prevention child abuse awareness campaign being conducted throughout the nation. Kentucky’s campaign, the second largest in the nation, is being coordinated through Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky

Updated: 12:44 AM A Kentucky man died Friday morning after he fell over the handrail of a stairway and onto a walkway below.

Updated: 6:34 PM Nicholasville Firefighters are investigating a fire that damaged Jessamine County's PVA office early Friday morning.

Posted: 8:49 AM The Home Instead Senior Care® office serving seniors in Clark, Madison, Jessamine and Garrard Counties has announced the Salute to Senior Service program to honor senior volunteers for the tireless contributions they make to their local communities.

Updated: 7:46 AM A graduate of the Film making Certificate Program at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) is making his mark in cinematography.

Updated: 10:45 PM Lexington fire investigators say the person who's been setting fires in the Hill Rise Drive area may also be responsible for fires set in nearby Nicholasville.

Updated: 10:46 PM Police say they were conditions unsuitable for anyone, much less a 14-month-old child. Social service is now investigating after Nicholasville Police say they found a toddler living in filthy conditions and surrounded by drugs.

Updated: 7:00 PM Police say two drivers are lucky they weren't hurt after someone shot at their windows.

Updated: 6:41 PM A Jessamine County high school is under lock-down, after an inmate escaped from the jail Thursday afternoon. Authorities are conducting a fairly large search, on foot and by air, for the man.

Posted: 6:11 AM Sheriff's deputies say the Nicholasville water treatment plant lost power, as well.