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KSP INVESTIGATING FATAL SHOOTING IN LESLIE COUNTY, KY THAT CLAIMED LIFE OF A LONDON WOMAN
WOOTON, KY – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) is reporting that on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at approx. 3:32 A.M, KSP Post 13, Hazard, received a call for assistance from the Leslie County Sheriff's Office, in reference to a shooting complaint on Cutshin Road located in the Wooton community of Leslie County.
Bell County claws back against tough Boyd County team
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT)— Eastern Kentucky Bell County Head football coach Dudley Hilton is known for his hard-nosed and persistent teams on the gridiron throughout Kentucky. Friday night, his bobcats showed those traits in a battle against Boyd County. Early in the first, Bell County faced a 14-point deficit.
John Hines wins first home game at South Laurel
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - John Hines coached his first home game at South Laurel on Friday when the Cardinals hosted Wayne Mills and the Knox Central Panthers. In the first quarter, Panther Johnathan Hobbs threw a lateral pass to Coleman Spencer who ran the ball down the sidelines for 42 yards. That run set up Hobbs to score off a quarterback keeper, pulling Knox Central ahead 7-6.
FIRE DEPARTMENT IN CLAY COUNTY, KENTUCKY COORDINATING CAR WASH TO BENEFIT SERIOUS INJURY ATV CRASH VICTIM
MANCHESTER, KY - The City Of Manchester Fire Department reports that: We don’t do this often however our family at Lockard's Creek Fire & Rescue is coordinating a car wash for Braxton Downey’s family. Braxton was involved a serious ATV collision earlier this week involving him and another juvenile which our department responded too.
Meth Arrest during Investigation of a 911 Hang-up Call in Laurel County, Kentucky
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed along with Deputy Justin Lewis arrested Brandon Michael Thompson age 46 of London on Friday night August 16, 2024 at approximately 10:07 PM. The arrest occurred off Todd Road, approximately 11 miles southeast of...
Teenage Burglary Suspects Arrested with Numerous Items being Recovered in London, KY
LONDON, KY - London City Police Chief Jerry Hollon is reporting that on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at approximately 4:14 am, LPD Officer Coty Arnold arrested Jesse Jones and Preston Lambert for Burglary. Officer Arnold learned of a possible burglary on 5th Street which was related to another burglary in...
‘Unity, Education, and Hope’: DV8 Kitchen host National Overdose Awareness Day event
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — 12,361 purple flags have been placed around DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, recognizing every Kentucky life lost due to a drug overdose. Aug. 31 is National Overdose Awareness Day, and community members said this year’s goal is to educate, hoping there will be fewer flags placed in 2025.
Lexington 5K raises money to support midwives
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Affiliate of the American College of Nurse-Midwives is working to remove barriers and increase resources for midwives. “Midwives can do a lot of different things,” said midwife and owner of Home Sweet Home Midwifery, Sarah Hood. Hood says while midwives play a vital...
Man identified in deadly I-75 crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - UPDATE: According to the Fayette County Coroner’s Office, Kevin Dailey, 52, died near mile marker 101 due to multiple blunt force injuries from the crash around 5 p.m. Saturday. Parts of I-75S were shut down Saturday afternoon due to a deadly, multi-vehicle crash. The road...
Golden Lions Triumph in First Game at New Stadium
In a thrilling night of football between Garrard County and Middlesboro, the Golden Lions emerged victorious with a final score of 23-20, marking a memorable evening at the newly inaugurated Garrard County football complex. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams showcasing their determination and skill. As...
Photo Gallery Bourbon County vs Williamsburg football
A photo gallery from the Bourbon County vs Williamsburg football game. Please share and download any photos thanks to our sponsor Redmond Auto Group. Check out the story on our website to see who won this game. Photographer John Crisologo.
Clark County Schools employee facing charges following son’s birthday party at her home
WINCHESTER, Ky. (WKYT) - According to court records, Rebecca Boyd is charged with 11 counts of unlawful transaction with a minor. Clark County Public Schools Superintendent Dustin Howard confirmed to WKYT that Boyd is an employee at Phoenix Academy. He would not confirm Boyd’s role at the school. Howard says Boyd has been placed on leave pending further investigation of the matter.
FATAL COLLISION INVESTIGATION IN LONDON, KENTUCKY
LONDON, KY - London City Police Chief Jerry Hollon is reporting that Officer Eric Wilkerson from the London Police Department responded to a fatal collision involving three vehicles which occurred on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at approximately 4:22 pm. Through a preliminary investigation, it was found that Shirley Smith, age...
The legacy of Lexington actress Alex Simpson
(WKYT) - When visitors step inside the new home of the Lexington Theatre Company on Alexandria Drive, they may notice a silver-colored plaque on the wall with a sketch of a young lady smiling. Below her picture on the plaque, it proclaims, “The Alex Theatre, lovingly named in honor of...
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