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Appeals court throws out conviction in Lexington Cook Out killing from 2014
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of man who prosecutors said killed a fellow high school student in the parking lot of a Lexington fast food restaurant back in 2014. The court released their unanimous decision in favor of Kierin Dennis Wednesday....
Lucy Nash has died and her organs will be donated, her father writes
The father of Lucy Nash wrote on a social media post Tuesday afternoon that his daughter has irreversible loss of brain function and her organs will be donated. “Our baby, our Lucy, found this was the path she must take,” Ryan Nash wrote. “Late Saturday night, a sudden change in Lucy’s vitals caused a flurry of activity and tearful encouragement and prayers from her parents, all four of us, surrounding her bed. Since then, Lucy’s signs of being in control of her body have faded away. Her heart beats, medications keep her blood pressure steady to help her body. Her chest rises and falls, as a ventilator chooses every breath. Her eyes, bright blue, friendly and so compassionate, are fixed and unchanging under her sleeping eyelids.”
Mistrial declared in Lexington arson case
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A mistrial was declared in a Lexington arson case Wednesday. Tyler Jordan was indicted by a grand jury for a fire at the Pinebrook apartments in 2021 and began his trial on Monday. He faces arson and five counts of wanton endangerment. However, a witness inadvertently...
Gridiron Glory Top 10 Players: #8 Donteze Joy
PADUCAH, KY -- Area coaches voted Westview's Donteze Joy as the #8 player heading into the upcoming high school football season. Here is what some coaches are saying about Donteze:. Justin Cruse, Dresden: "If you don't account for him, he is going to make you pay. You have to know...
Skinner Family Fun Center is open for play
It’s easy to find the Skinner Family Fun Center; just look for the bright yellow storefront with red trim at 110 South Main Street in Williamstown. The paint job was only completed a couple of days before the Aug. 14 ribbon cutting ceremony. The narrow two-story building looks deceptively...
'I'm scared': Woman living in car with 13 cats charged with dozens of violations
In Boone County, animal control officers charged a woman living in her car with 26 ordinance violations. Two for each cat living with her. The woman says she still won't give up her animals.
Cortez Stone embraces role change as he leads Central into new season
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Central is once again returning one of the top players in the state in running back Cortez Stone. “I’ve got expectations,” he said. “I want us to go to state, so my emotions are coming in.”. Stone has reason to have those lofty...
Police raids continue in Owensboro for joint federal investigation
In Owensboro, authorities carry out a second day of a large scale warrant operation. Owensboro police, along with the Drug Enforcement Agency and IRS, carry out several more raids following a standoff Tuesday. The news comes as officers confirm the suspect in that standoff has died after being taken to the hospital.
Former UK swimmer Riley Gaines Barker speaks on transgender policies at republican dinner
On Tuesday night, former University of Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines Barker was in Union County speaking at the Republican Party's Lincoln Dinner. She's made national headlines after criticizing Transgender athletes in women's sports and touched on the policies during the event. The women's sports activist is speaking on the question she says she hears often: "How did we get here?".
Man And Woman Charged After Cadiz Disturbance
A report of a disturbance on Lafayette Street in Cadiz led to charges for a man and woman Tuesday afternoon. Cadiz Police say 20-year-old Landen Finley went to his grandmother’s apartment, threatened to cut her throat, and took her phone when she tried to call law enforcement. Trigg County...
Former LSU, Rummel receiver Koy Moore transfers to Western Kentucky
Former LSU and Archbishop Rummel wide receiver Koy Moore is making his third stop in college football and will suit up at Western Kentucky for the upcoming season. After stints at LSU and Auburn, Moore will try to make an impact in Conference USA. The 6’1″, 198-pound wideout was a...
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