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Residents of Mercer County are concerned about a proposed data center in the area, citing potential environmental and public health impacts, while local officials argue it could generate significant tax revenue for the county.
The newly formed Winchester Police and Clark County Special Response Team (SRT) arrested Michael Hicks, 33, on an outstanding warrant after he allegedly threatened officers and refused to answer the door.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The Georgetown Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying an individual in connection with an ongoing investigation. Police say Officer Duncan needs to speak with the individual. Any…
A portion of Combs Ferry Road in eastern Lexington will be closed until further notice due to a serious vehicle collision, according to police.
Kentucky State Police confirmed through a press release that an Ohio County man was hospitalized Friday night after a shooting altercation.
The Winchester Police Department and the Clark County Sheriff's Office collaborated on Sunday to arrest a wanted man, according to a Facebook post.
Two people are in the hospital after a crash in Lexington on Sunday evening.
WINCHESTER, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — The newly formed Winchester Police–Clark County Sheriff’s Special Response Team was deployed for the first time Sunday afternoon to serve a court order and arrest a suspect, authorities said. Officials sa…
Ronnie Lockaby, 46, of London, KY, has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse of a victim under 12 and first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor under 16 after a 10-year-old reported that he had sexually abused her in December 20…
One person was injured in a shooting incident in Beaver Dam, Kentucky on Friday night after a dispute between two people escalated, and the investigation is ongoing.
The Bell County Sheriff's Department has arrested a co-defendant as a part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of a Bell County (EMS) paycheck, according to a press release.
The Bell County Sheriff's Department has arrested a co-defendant as a part of an ongoing investigation into the theft of a Bell County (EMS) paycheck, according to a press release.
Richard Kareken had just left his Kentucky home on Feb. 7 to get an oil change on his tractor trailer when he received a phone call from one of his son's that would change everything.
Emily Long, 24, was arrested for stealing a payroll check valued at $1,128.05 on Jan. 30, and Caleb Chase Day, 23, was arrested for cashing the check and fleeing the police.
A 46-year-old London man is in custody at the Laurel County Correctional Center on sexual abuse charges after he was arrested on Friday, Feb. 6.
The Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve job cuts, resulting in 69 fewer central office jobs, in order to address a projected $188 million budget shortfall in 2026-27.
A 2-year-old girl was airlifted to the UK Hospital after her arm became trapped in a corn grinder, resulting in injuries to her thumb and arm, and is expected to lose a finger.
Ronald Geary, 49, of Ohio County, was arrested on multiple traffic violation charges after a police pursuit across Grayson County, Kentucky, and was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants.
A Beaver Dam resident is now in custody at the Grayson County Detention Center after he was involved in a pursuit with Kentucky State Police, according to a press release.
It was a collaboration between Allen County officials, and game wardens with to rescue an individual and their capsized boat.
Good Sunday, everyone. Your friendly weatherdude literally just landed back in Lexington around the midnight hour with just enough time to get this post together. I’ll give you guys a quick update then I’ll post a bigger one later today. R…