A 19-year-old man from Louisville was arrested after police discovered a firearm inside his bag on the campus of Kentucky State University, according to court records. Weapon Discovered Near Campus Building Authorities identified the suspect as Alonzo White, who now faces a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon on school property. The incident unfolded … Read more
FRANKFORT, KY — Several Kentucky state agencies have joined a lawsuit accusing the state’s prison health care provider, Wellpath, of fraudulent insurance practices. The Finance and Administration Cabinet, Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, and the Department of Corrections filed a motion asking a judge to add additional defendants, including insurance companies and brokers, to the … Read more
BALLARD COUNTY, KY — A deputy jailer at the Ballard County Detention Center has been charged with engaging in an inappropriate sexual relationship with an inmate, according to the Kentucky State Police. Investigators say the inquiry began after the inmate reported the alleged sexual contact with 60-year-old Robert Terry in February. Following the complaint, state … Read more
LEXINGTON, KY — Lexington police are actively investigating a hit-and-run collision that injured a juvenile Wednesday morning at the intersection of Russell Cave and Radcliffe roads. The incident occurred around 6:50 a.m. when the juvenile was crossing the street and struck by a vehicle, according to Lexington Police Lt. Steven Wiggins. The juvenile, whose age … Read more
Impeached Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman is asking the Kentucky Court of Appeals to step in and pause the impeachment process as her case moves toward a potential Senate trial. Goodman filed an emergency motion after a lower court declined to block the proceedings initiated earlier this year. Shortly after that decision, the Kentucky House … Read more
An opinion piece published last week called for “common sense” in discussions surrounding a proposed mental health facility on Duke Road. However, despite that appeal, the argument largely repeats concerns rooted in fear rather than facts. The proposal by Roaring Brook seeks approval to operate a rehabilitation-focused center at 319 Duke Road. While critics point … Read more
A former pastor from Lexington has pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges involving the sexual abuse of a minor, according to reports. Zachary King, 48, entered his guilty plea on Monday in Fayette Circuit Court. The charges include first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, first-degree sexual abuse, third-degree rape, third-degree sodomy, unlawful transaction with a minor, and … Read more
Prosecutors have requested yet another postponement in the murder trial of Amber Spradlin, citing continued delays in forensic DNA testing that could push the case beyond its scheduled start date next month. The case involves Michael “M.K.” McKinney III, 26, along with his father, Michael K. McKinney II, 58, and a third defendant, Josh Mullins, … Read more
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with the death of a teenage girl following an ATV crash in Perry County last month, authorities said. Arrest and Charges Officials with the Perry County Sheriff’s Office arrested Noah Back, of Vicco, on Saturday. Investigators, along with Commonwealth Attorney John Hansen, determined there was probable … Read more
A 30-year-old man from Olive Hill died after crashing his vehicle while fleeing from Kentucky State Police during a pursuit Saturday night. Pursuit Details Authorities identified the driver as Donavan Kyle Porter. The incident began around 8:45 p.m. on March 21 in Bath County when a trooper attempted to stop Porter for speeding. Instead of … Read more