Lexington high school students stage walkout over immigration crackdown

Man fatally shot by Fort Lauderdale officers after responding to disturbance call

More than 200 students walked out of Paul Laurence Dunbar High School on Tuesday afternoon to protest the U.S. immigration crackdown, joining similar demonstrations led by high schoolers nationwide. Students left class at 2:05 p.m., carrying signs and chanting to voice their opposition to ICE enforcement actions. “Before we walked out to the outside and … Read more

Kentucky auditor flags millions in questionable state spending

Kentucky auditor flags millions in questionable state spending

State Auditor Allison Ball released a report outlining millions of dollars in questionable spending by executive branch agencies during fiscal year 2025, including $39 million on advertising and $7.4 million on out-of-state travel. “It is clear that some executive branch agencies are spending tax dollars extravagantly and this needs to stop,” Auditor Ball said. “Public … Read more

Winchester police probe overnight car break-ins

LAPD motorcycle officer injured in crash on 405 Freeway

The Winchester Police Department is investigating a series of overnight vehicle thefts in the Boone Avenue area. Police have taken one suspect into custody and recovered property believed to be stolen, including firearms. Officers have identified a second suspect and said they will be “tracking down shortly.” Authorities are asking anyone whose vehicle was broken … Read more

Woman Accused of Stealing Police Car, Striking Officer in Jeffersonville

Woman Accused of Stealing Police Car, Striking Officer in Jeffersonville

Jeffersonville police have arrested a 41-year-old woman accused of stealing a police vehicle and hitting an officer during an investigation over the weekend. Officers responded to The Meranda apartments around 6:04 p.m. on Feb. 7 following a report of a battery that was later determined to be a robbery. Police said they found a woman … Read more

Third Juvenile Arrested in Deadly PRP Shooting Described by Police as “Revenge Plan”

Man fatally shot by Fort Lauderdale officers after responding to disturbance call

Louisville Metro Police have arrested a third juvenile in connection with a fatal shooting in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood that investigators say was part of a planned act of revenge. The 17-year-old suspect, identified only by the initials “CB” due to age, is the fourth person overall and the third juvenile charged with murder … Read more

Trial Begins for Louisville Mother Accused of Killing 10-Year-Old Son

Trial Begins for Louisville Mother Accused of Killing 10-Year-Old Son

The trial is underway for a Louisville mother accused of shooting and killing her 10-year-old son in 2021. Prosecutors said Kaitlyn Higgins admitted to the killing, which happened in April 2021 at a home on Algonquin Parkway. Court testimony Tuesday revealed disturbing allegations, including claims that Higgins attempted to perform an exorcism on her son … Read more

W.Va. Trooper Rescues Elderly Woman, 10-Month-Old Child from Burning Building

W.Va. Trooper Rescues Elderly Woman, 10-Month-Old Child from Burning Building

A West Virginia state trooper rescued two people from a house fire in Upshur County over the weekend. Trooper C.J. Elmore was the first to arrive at a structure fire on Kalafat Street in Buckhannon on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release from the West Virginia State Police. Officials said Elmore entered the smoke-filled … Read more

Construction Begins on Portsmouth Riverfront Development Project

Construction Begins on Portsmouth Riverfront Development Project

After nearly two years of planning and delays, construction is now underway on Portsmouth’s long-anticipated riverfront development. The $34 million project recently cleared a significant hurdle, allowing work to begin just weeks ago. The project secured the necessary permits from the Army Corps of Engineers before construction moved forward. “I know the contractor has plans … Read more