Unlocked guns and meds fuel spike in child deaths, Kentucky report finds

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — New data shows an increase in accidental shootings and overdoses involving Kentucky children. Kentucky’s Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel reviewed 12 cases involving firearms, and all but one resulted in a …

'The best job in Lexington': Fred Mills reflects on over 50 years at the Kentucky Theatre

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Fred Mills, the longtime manager of the Kentucky Theatre, is a familiar face among the community of moviegoers. Often hidden behind the counter scooping buckets of popcorn, Mills has become a vital part of the cinema's …

Gov. Beshear says Kentucky is close to getting medical marijuana access

Kentucky's medical marijuana industry is closer to getting off the ground more than six months after it became legal.Medical marijuana became legal on Jan. 1, but it has yet to be available for those who are eligible.>>See which conditions are …

Kentucky Newsmakers 6/29: Lexington Fire Chief Jason Wells; Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Lexington Fire Department Chief Jason Wells and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton. Lexington Fire Chief Jason Wells is joining us for some timely reminders. We’ …

4 new measles cases reported in Kentucky, health officials say

(LEX 18) — Kentucky health officials have reported four new cases of measles in the commonwealth this week, bringing the total to six cases this year, according to a release from the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Three of …

Somerset Community College leads construction of first 3D-printed house in Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — 3D printing technology is now being used to build a home for the first time in Kentucky. The technology could address both the state's housing shortage and the need for climate-resistant homes. Somerset Community College …

Ouita Michel's culinary revolution in the heart of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A name synonymous with Kentucky cuisine, Ouiita Michel got her start in Lexington and continues pouring her talents back into the community. A true Lexingtonian, Michel grew up on State Street and attended the University of …

Kentucky makes sextortion a felony in new law

(LEX 18) — Kentucky has officially made sextortion a felony with the passage of Senate Bill 73, which officially took effect on Friday. The Human Trafficking Task Force celebrated the new law as a significant step forward in protecting vulnerable …

Speed limit change coming to portion of US 42 in Prospect, Kentucky

Kentucky lawmakers move out of Capitol building for major renovation project