A 52-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Franklin County, and police have now arrested the driver they believe is responsible. According to the Frankfort Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:35 p.m. on April 20 along an access road off U.S. 127. Emergency responders rushed to the scene, but the victim, identified … Read more
A deadly shooting in Adair County ended with three victims dead and the suspect killed by police following an hourslong standoff, according to Kentucky State Police. Incident Began with 911 Call Reporting Shooting Authorities say the situation unfolded around 11 a.m. Monday when a 911 call reported a man had shot his brother at a … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A spa in Lexington is facing a lawsuit alleging it failed to protect a customer from sexual assault by a massage therapist, raising broader concerns about safety practices within the company. The complaint, filed in Fayette Circuit Court, stems from an incident involving 25-year-old Caleb Howard, of Frenchburg. He was charged with … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. — State funding for public universities across Kentucky has been largely restored under the final version of the state budget, easing concerns about significant financial cuts to higher education institutions. Earlier proposals included reductions of 1.9% in general funding for the 2026–27 fiscal year and 3.7% in 2027–28. However, revisions to House Bill … Read more
A 23-year-old man from Lexington has been arrested on federal charges after authorities say he posted violent threats online targeting President Donald Trump and federal law enforcement officers. According to federal prosecutors and the FBI, Kadrioan Serainity Santiago was taken into custody after investigators reviewed a series of Instagram posts made between January and late … Read more
CARROLL COUNTY, Ky. — A man accused of causing a deadly DUI crash in Northern Kentucky is now facing multiple charges and an immigration hold, according to authorities. Luis Antonio Orduno, 33, was charged after a Wednesday morning crash on Jay Louden Road that left one man dead, according to Kentucky State Police. Crash Leaves … Read more
Decades-Old Case Reopens in Richmond A woman charged in the decades-old death of a newborn has been released on bond after new forensic concerns emerged in the case. Jennifer Cummins, 55, was arrested earlier this year in connection with the death of an infant discovered in 1991 near the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. Bond … Read more
Officer Struck and Dragged in Lexington Incident A police officer in Lexington is in critical condition after being dragged by a vehicle during a late-night traffic stop, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred around 10:45 p.m. Tuesday at a gas station on Ruccio Way, where the officer had stopped a vehicle for traffic violations. Officer Dragged … Read more
Deadly Incident Unfolds in Cumberland County A woman in southern Kentucky is facing murder charges after authorities say she fatally shot her husband during a domestic dispute that ended in a crash. The incident occurred Tuesday evening on Red Banks Road, where deputies initially responded to what appeared to be a single-vehicle accident. Victim Found … Read more
A newly released search warrant confirms that officers from the London Police Department entered the wrong home during a 2024 raid that ended in the fatal shooting of a 63-year-old man in Laurel County. The documents, made public by the Kentucky State Police, outline critical details from a yearlong investigation into the death of Douglas … Read more