A firefighter in Central Kentucky has been arrested after authorities say he fraudulently claimed overtime pay for more than a year, resulting in tens of thousands of dollars in alleged losses to the city. Internal Audit Triggers Investigation The case came to light in Winchester when Fire Chief Christopher Whiteley alerted police about suspected financial … Read more
A former sheriff in Robertson County has pleaded guilty in his third DUI case within two years, avoiding further jail time while facing strict legal consequences and long-term probation. Guilty Plea and Charges Explained Terry Gray, 49, recently entered a guilty plea to multiple charges, including: Aggravated DUI First-degree official misconduct First-degree wanton endangerment A … Read more
Head coach Mark Pope has officially made a strategic addition to the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball program, hiring Keegan Brown as the team’s new Director of Roster Management. The move signals Kentucky’s intent to modernize its roster-building approach ahead of a crucial offseason. Keegan Brown Takes on Critical Roster Role In his new position, Brown … Read more
Two men from Richmond were found dead in a Central Kentucky lake Wednesday night, with officials believing both victims likely drowned, according to local authorities. Victims Identified After Fishing Trip The victims were identified as Ronnie Rollins, 64, and Anthony Hoover, 63. The two men had gone fishing earlier in the day but failed to … Read more
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