Community

Dozens of people gathered in Lexington Saturday morning to raise money for spina bifida awareness and research.

The second of two fundraisers, in less than two weeks, was underway Sunday evening at the Tipsy Cow Bar in Georgetown. Proceeds are going to Scott County Deputy Jaime Morales.

Scott County residents continue to show their support for injured sheriff's deputy Jaime Morales, who was shot on the job several weeks ago. Morales was in critical condition for some time and later learned the injuries left him 90 percent paralyzed.

A race Saturday morning raised money for DV8 Kitchen as they work to expand their bakery.

Tuesday marked the 35th anniversary of National Night Out for police and first responders across Kentucky and the country. The annual event hopes to build relationships between police departments and the communities they serve, with the goal of making neighborhoods safer.

A job that started back in October 2017 has grown into a problem for homeowners living on College Manor in Harrodsburg.

Kentucky power crews made significant progress in Woodford County Sunday evening, as outages dropped to the 7,000 range, from approximately 10,000 at the start of the day.

Dozens gathered in downtown Richmond Sunday evening to honor those who have been killed by gun violence, and push for change to stop another death.

An airshow featuring historic planes and helicopters was held in Georgetown over the weekend.

The historic Forkland Community Center in Boyle County was devastated when flash flooding waters filled the building’s basement last month.

A young boy in Scott County who has been fighting cancer for months is selling paintings to raise money for UK's Kentucky Children's Hospital.

Hundreds of children converged on Madison County Monday in an attempt to make a difference in central Kentucky, Monday.

Officials are saying it’s a big problem in Kentucky. They are trying to tackle the nearly 50,000 dilapidated Kentucky mobile homes built before 1980 that are still being lived in.

Tonight, a southern Kentucky community is saying goodbye to a teenager killed in a car crash Monday morning.

An emotional farewell as the body of slain deputy jailer David Scott was loaded into a hearse, Monday afternoon, amid droves of community support.

Kentucky state park officials are encouraging parents to bring children to outdoor events at state parks later this month for "Kids to Parks Day."

The 10-day celebration is highlighted by the Alltech Craft Brew and Food Fest at Heritage Hall.

Keeneland's facilities will be open during the biggest weekend in horse racing.

Six months after a crash took the life of a Powell County man, loved ones continue to grieve. 26-year-old General Bowen died in October 2017, after police say a drunk driver crashed into his vehicle in Estill County. On Saturday, family and friends held a fundraiser in Bowen's honor to make sure his spirit lives on. "We know he's looking down on us today," said Bowen's father J.L. Bowen.

A section of damaged road in Powell county may not be fixed anytime soon.

AVOL of Kentucky held their 26th Walk For Life Sunday afternoon to raise money for programs for people with AIDS and HIV.

The City of Lexington says they are offering a way to get rid of up to one pickup truck load of non-hazardous waste for free.

The nonprofit group which operates Richmond Child Care Center is closing the business at the end of this month.

Thousands of Louisville fans came to Lexington this weekend for the women's NCAA Tournament Regional games.

On Tuesday community leaders, Hope Center staff, clients, and donors broke ground on a new transitional housing complex.

The Scott County basketball community is raising thousands of dollars for a 10-year-old student who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

Students at the University of Kentucky spent the weekend raising money for local children who are battling cancer, at the 13th annual DanceBlue marathon.

A special delivery this week at the offices of Health and Family Services in Paris, Carlisle, and Cynthiana could help fill those demands.

Safety teams are springing up at dozens of Rowan County churches. On Saturday, the sheriff's office hosted a training workshop to help those growing teams prepare for potential problems, ranging from an individual medical emergency to an active shooter.

Good Food Co-Op teamed up with Greater Kentucky Credit Union to give back to those in need through their "Co-Ops for Community" donation drive.