A fatal two-vehicle crash in Wolfe County left one man dead and two others injured Saturday afternoon, according to authorities. What Happened The crash occurred around 4 p.m. on March 21 near the 2400 block of KY 191, the Kentucky State Police said. Investigators believe a 2003 Ford Explorer, driven by Michael Brand, 49, crossed … Read more
A 20-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly driving her car into a crowd in Lexington early Sunday morning, injuring multiple people. Incident Details According to court documents, the incident occurred around 2:15 a.m. near Short and Mill streets in downtown Lexington. Police say Kaydence Carpenter was involved in a disturbance in a parking lot … Read more
A man in Kentucky has pleaded guilty to murdering his father and uncle in a case that included claims of long-term abuse. Double murder case in Pulaski County Brandon Mullins, 27, admitted to fatally shooting his father, Dennis “Ed” Mullins, 57, and his uncle, Anthony Mullins, 55, in May 2024. Investigators said Mullins entered a … Read more
A massage therapist in Lexington has been charged with first-degree sexual abuse following an alleged incident involving a customer. Suspect identified in Fayette County case Authorities identified the suspect as Caleb Howard, 25, of Frenchburg. According to court records, Howard was employed at Massage Envy on Bryant Road in the Hamburg area at the time … Read more
Two forensic experts say key evidence used to charge a woman in a decades-old Kentucky infant death case is scientifically unreliable, raising new questions about the prosecution. Indictment tied to decades-old landfill discovery In January, Jennifer Cummins, 55, was indicted on a murder charge in connection with the death of an infant found in 1991 … Read more
Lawmakers in Kentucky have taken a significant step toward impeaching a sitting judge, advancing proceedings against Julie Muth Goodman following a committee decision on Wednesday. After a closed-door session lasting about an hour, the impeachment committee announced it would move ahead with drafting formal articles of impeachment against the Fayette County circuit judge. The effort … Read more
Two people were hospitalized following separate shooting incidents in Lexington on Tuesday evening, according to the Lexington Police Department. The first shooting was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Cantrill Drive and Green Hills Road. Officers arriving at the scene found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to … Read more
A former firefighter in Lexington is facing additional criminal charges after multiple homeowners accused him of taking large payments for construction work that was never completed. Jeremiah Littrell, 43, has been charged in several new cases after authorities say more victims came forward following initial allegations earlier this year. Prosecutors claim Littrell accepted significant payments … Read more
A staff member at the Kentucky State Penitentiary is facing criminal charges after allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with an inmate, according to authorities. Alysta Mathis, 26, from Dawson Springs, has been charged with third-degree rape and third-degree sodomy. Court records identify her as a classification and treatment officer at the facility. The alleged … Read more
A judge in Franklin County has temporarily blocked the release of investigative records tied to a 2024 police shooting that left a Laurel County man dead, intensifying an ongoing legal dispute over transparency. The ruling prevents the Kentucky State Police from sharing its case files related to the fatal shooting of Douglas “Doug” Harless by … Read more