Lexington News

A fire at a central Kentucky strip mall has destroyed a pet store, killing a number of animals.

The U.S. Attorney's office says a former central Kentucky teacher has pleaded guilty in federal court to two counts of child porn.

A 28-year-old Aurora man is being held in Lexington, Ky., charged with his 17th bank robbery Friday and suspected in his 18th, police said.

Lexington police continued Monday to search for suspects in two separate overnight armed robberies.

Police are trying to figure out who may have tried breaking into a school early Tuesday.

Several families may need to temporarily find a place to stay after fire broke out at an apartment complex in Lexington.

Former state Rep. Steve Nun, facing a murder charge in the shooting of his former fiance in Lexington, has been indicted in Hart County on six counts of wanton endangerment.

Former Kentucky basketball coach Billy Gillespie, left, is seen in court in Lawrenceburg, Ky.

A Lexington police officer was taken to the hospital Saturday following an afternoon crash.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government alleges in a Fayette Circuit Court lawsuit that the Lexington Herald-Leader treats it unfairly on advertising rates.

A Lexington church discovered Thursday that it's heating and air conditioning unit had been torn apart, apparently by copper thieves.

A Golden Alert was cancelled Friday night in Lexington when a 69-year old woman was found safe in the area of Leestown Middle School.

House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, said Friday his proposed legislation to place those accused of domestic violence to be placed under electronic monitoring might have prevented the death of Amanda Ross.

Police in central Kentucky have arrested a fugitive from Ohio, saying he struck a school bus with his car, then drove off.

Police have arrested a suspect in a Friday morning bank robbery in Lexington after a lengthy vehicle and foot pursuit.

Lexington Police are searching for a suspect in an attempted robbery. It happened around 5:30 a.m. at the Rite Aid on Malabu Drive near Nicholasville Road.

State officials on Thursday approved a $250,000 forgivable loan for a high-tech company locating in Lexington.

The United States Postal Service is considering consolidating London's postal processing plant with the one in Lexington, a move that would put locals out of work.

Lexington, KY Jockey Julia Brimo, who suffered injuries when her mount, Golden Stride, clipped heels and fell during today's first race at Keeneland, has been listed in "critical" condition by the University of Kentucky Medical Center.

The tall, decorated tree on the Kentucky Capitol's front lawn this holiday season will be called a "Christmas" tree after all.