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NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Dead At 41

5/22/2026 8:52 AM PT -- Kyle Busch's medical emergency has been partially revealed by 911 audio obtained by TMZ Sports ... with a caller saying the NASCAR superstar was struggling to breathe,...

Alvarado, Dembo will face off in Kentucky's 6th District congressional race

Republican Ralph Alvarado will face Democrat Zach Dembo in the general election for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District seat following Tuesday's primary election.

Incumbent Lexington mayor and businesswoman advance to November election

Incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton and businesswoman Raquel Carter will face off in November's Lexington mayoral election, according to unofficial results.

‘I Voted’ stickers returning to Louisville for the first time in decades

The stickers will be available to Louisville voters participating in the primary election.

Aramark to end food and concessions services at UK, workers to lose jobs

Aramark Campus, LLC will no longer provide food and concessions services at the University of Kentucky after June 30, and all Aramark employees assigned to the account will be affected by the change.

Bella Ballerina scratched from Kentucky Oaks

The Kentucky Derby has announced that Bella Ballerina (12-1) has scratched from the Kentucky Oaks.

The Puma has scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a skin infection

Fulleffort has scratched from the Kentucky Derby and Ocelli is now in, according to a report from the Kentucky Derby.

The Puma has scratched from the Kentucky Derby due to a skin infection

Fulleffort has scratched from the Kentucky Derby and Ocelli is now in, according to a report from the Kentucky Derby.

Celebration of life services organized for Urban League president Porter G. Peeples

New details have been released to the public about the future of the Urban League of Lexington-Fayette County following the death of its president and CEO, Porter G. (P.G.) Peeples.

An active start to the workweek

Our workweek starts active, with scattered showers and storms this evening. Some of these storms could be strong, but most will be weakening before entering the Bluegrass.

WHCA dinner shooting suspect expected to make initial court appearance

The alleged gunman at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner is expected to make his initial court appearance on Monday. Cole Allen, 31, has been identified by multiple outlets as…

Lexington reaches over 75 consecutive days without a single homicide - WTVQ

Lexington has reached over 75 days without a homicide, marking a significant milestone as gun violence in the city has decreased for four straight years.

Derby ticket prices push attendance out of reach for many Louisvillians

The days of $10 tickets and wild parties have faded from the Kentucky Oaks and Derby races. On the Friday before Derby, you’ll now find more out-of-town faces and fences filling the grounds than...

Student found with a handgun at Tates Creek Middle School, FCPS says - WTVQ

A student at Tates Creek Middle School was found in possession of a handgun on Thursday, April 16, according to Fayette County Public Schools.

Kentucky Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman running for governor

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced on Monday morning that she is officially running for governor.