An Eastern Kentucky volunteer fire department has issued a public apology after one of its members shared video from the scene of an injury crash on social media, raising concerns about privacy violations and departmental policy. The Martin Volunteer Fire Department posted the apology on Facebook, addressing nearby emergency agencies and those involved in the … Read more
Police in Lexington are investigating a robbery involving a minor that occurred near a local school campus. According to authorities, the incident happened around 9 a.m. Wednesday in the 1100 block of Centre Parkway, close to the Fayette County Public Schools Tates Creek campus. Officials later confirmed the robbery took place at Gainesway Park, not … Read more
Guilty Plea Brings Closure to 2025 Double Murder Case A Kentucky man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after admitting to the brutal killings of a mother and her teenage daughter in 2025. Joshua Cottrell, 44, entered a guilty plea to two counts of murder and one count of … Read more
Victim Identified in Floyd County Incident Authorities have identified a 64-year-old woman who was fatally attacked by a dog while walking in a rural area of Floyd County. The victim, Cynthia “Cindy” Patton Prater, died at the scene following the incident, which occurred Sunday afternoon in the community of Maytown. Attack Happened Along Familiar Route … Read more
A beloved arts institution in Lexington is entering the final stretch of a major fundraising effort aimed at upgrading its long-standing home. Campaign nearing completion Lexington Children’s Theatre announced it has raised about $2 million toward a $2.5 million campaign, leaving $500,000 still needed to complete planned renovations. Leaders say community support will be key to … Read more
A man from Lexington has admitted to a deadly 2024 attack and now faces a lengthy prison term. Guilty plea entered Roger Wiley, 57, pleaded guilty to murder in the killing of Charles McDowell. The case is being handled in Fayette Circuit Court, where Wiley could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison. His sentencing … Read more
A man from Salyersville is recovering after being shot by police officers during an early morning incident in Johnson County, according to Kentucky State Police. Authorities confirmed the man is in stable condition following the officer-involved shooting. Incident Began During Stolen Motorcycle Investigation The situation unfolded around 2 a.m. Sunday when a Paintsville Police Department … Read more
A man in Harlan County has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of his girlfriend, according to Kentucky State Police. Authorities say the incident occurred on the evening of April 25 at a residence along Kentucky Highway 72. Victim Dies After Being Stabbed Multiple Times State police identified the suspect as Michael Howard, 36, … Read more
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Financial concerns within Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) have intensified after two finance department employees were placed on paid administrative leave as multiple investigations continue into long-standing accounting issues. Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced Thursday that discrepancies in financial practices—some dating back as far as 2008—have raised serious questions about the district’s fiscal … Read more
Years after receiving millions in opioid settlement funds, leaders in Lexington are still divided over how the money should be used — highlighting the challenge of balancing urgency with long-term planning in addressing the opioid crisis. Millions Available — But No Final Plan The city was awarded $9 million in late 2022, now grown to nearly … Read more