A former high school teacher in eastern Kentucky has been indicted and arrested on multiple child sex crime charges stemming from alleged inappropriate online communication with minors. Authorities say Zachary Hill, 35, of Pikeville, was indicted on March 5, 2026, on two counts of using a computer or communication system to solicit or promote unlawful … Read more
A Kentucky man who won a massive Powerball jackpot in 2025 is facing new legal trouble after being accused of burglary and theft, marking his fourth arrest in less than a year since claiming his prize. Burglary Allegations and Arrest Details James Farthing, 51, of Georgetown, Kentucky, was arrested on March 28 after allegedly breaking … Read more
A sudden icy morning in Lexington triggered traffic accidents, with crash numbers surpassing those recorded during the much larger Winter Storm Fern, according to newly released police data. Icy Conditions Cause Surge in Crashes Across Lexington On March 17, a mix of freezing temperatures and unexpected snowfall created dangerous road conditions during peak commute hours. … Read more
A jury in Breathitt County has convicted a local man in a high-profile 2024 murder case involving a missing woman whose remains were later discovered in a burned vehicle. Jury Convicts Man in Brutal Kentucky Murder Case According to court records, Fairley Napier, 49, was found guilty on multiple charges related to the death of … Read more
A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Nashville has been found dead in Kentucky, according to state authorities. Body Discovered in Lyon County Kentucky State Police said the body of Darrion Young, 37, was discovered Monday afternoon along the bank of the Cumberland River in Lyon County. Authorities were called around 2 p.m. … Read more
Russell Coleman is urging a judge to dismiss a decades-old lawsuit that has effectively paused executions in Kentucky, marking a major step in his effort to reinstate the death penalty in the state. Background of the Case The lawsuit was originally filed by death row inmate Ralph Baze, who was sentenced to death more than … Read more
A serious crash involving four students from Fleming County High School has left a Kentucky community rallying in support, with officials and families asking for prayers as details continue to emerge. Crash Involving Students According to school officials, the accident occurred Saturday and involved four students from Fleming County. The school shared the news in … Read more
A man in Lexington has been arrested and charged with multiple serious offenses involving a minor under the age of 12, according to local authorities. Suspect Taken Into Custody Police identified the suspect as Jorge Luis Martinez Ulloa, who was arrested on March 28 by the Lexington Police Department. He is currently being held at … Read more
April offers a variety of celestial events for stargazers in Kentucky, including a full “pink” moon, a meteor shower and a potentially bright comet. The full moon, commonly known as the “pink moon,” will reach peak illumination at 10:12 p.m. EDT on April 1. Despite its name, the moon will not appear pink. The term … Read more
Officials in Kentucky are warning that key treatment-based court programs could be eliminated if a proposed state budget moves forward without changes. The judicial branch says funding outlined in House Bill 504 may significantly reduce resources for court operations over the next two fiscal years. According to the Administrative Office of the Courts, the plan … Read more