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Pulaski County Man Arrested on Drug and False Information Charges
Pulaski County Sheriff Bobby Jones says deputies arrested a Somerset man after he gave them a false name and social security number. Police say the information actually belonged to someone from Louisville. Deputies were called out to Breezy Hills where a man was reportedly trying to harm himself. Police found 57-year-old Kyle Wright hiding behind the entry of the open door. Deputies also found multiple plastic bags, a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine, money and marijuana inside the home. Wright was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia and giving an officer false identifying information. He was also charged with a failure to appear warrant out of Pulaski County Circuit Court. He was lodged in the Pulaski County Detention Center.
Victim in deadly Lexington shooting identified
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The name of the person killed in a Lexington shooting has been released. Police say they responded around 5 a.m. Friday to the Gatehouse Apartments on Liberty Road for a report of shots fired. Police say they found a victim who had been shot in the parking of the complex.
PopCon Louisville's 2024 Prize Pack Giveaway
Prepare to be blown away by the epic experience waiting for you at PopCon Louisville, taking over the Kentucky International Convention Center with non-stop excitement from August 23rd to 25th!. Experience thrilling encounters with celebrities from your beloved TV shows and anime series, witness epic cosplay showdowns, participate in exciting...
Pat Kelsey releases 1st non-conference schedule as Louisville coach
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Pat Kelsey's first non-conference schedule as University of Louisville men's basketball coach is coming into focus. The school announced its non-conference home slate Tuesday, along with all of its road games except for three matchups in the Battle4Atlantis in the Bahamas. The slate is highlighted by...
Hopkinsville EMS bouncing back after net operating loss of $500,000 for fiscal year
HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Hopkinsville EMS shared at the July 23 Christian County Fiscal Court meeting that they had a significant net operating loss for this past fiscal year of $568,441. Back in March they provided a financial update to the court, originally estimating a loss of...
Rowan County officials discuss future housing concerns related to St. Claire expansion
Housing concerns in Rowan County could get more attention as the Morehead community is set to grow over the next several years. St. Claire HealthCare and the University of Kentucky have merged and announced expanded facilities, clinical offerings, and staff. This has some asking if the area has enough space to accommodate all the new workers expected to move into the area.
Maverick Men’s Basketball to Face Kentucky in Exhibition Game
MANKATO, Minn. --- The Minnesota State men's basketball team will face the University of Kentucky in an exhibition game on Tuesday, October 29 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Tip-off between the Mavericks and the Wildcats is to be determined. "We are very excited to be playing one of the...
Accused drug dealers arrested in Louisville after posting TikTok videos of drug operations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Two Louisville residents were arrested Monday on drug trafficking charges after police say they were selling marijuana and THC products from a Louisville warehouse. Police say they caught the suspects with the help of their TikTok pages. According to arrest documents, Tara Lyles and James Lyles...
What You Need to Know About Kentucky’s New Truancy Law
Last legislative session, the Kentucky Attendance Law was updated. In an effort to combat habitual unexcused absences, state leaders say they are wanting to make sure children are getting the education they need. Some friends of mine who work in a local school district were talking last year about how...
Kim Davis’ legal counsel moves to make her appeal a springboard for overturning marriage rights
A conservative legal group has filed a brief on behalf of a former Kentucky county clerk that it says could lead to the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the right of same-sex couples to marry. Kim Davis, then the Rowan County clerk, made national headlines in 2015 for refusing to issue marriage licenses to several same-sex […]
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