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Kentucky company's electric shock gloves eyed for use by ICE agents
4+ week, 1+ day ago (450+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Lexington company is making national headlines for its electric...of non-compliant inmates. During an interview with LEX News Friday, Hall demonstrated how a switch activates...In an emailed statement, The ACLU of Kentucky told LEX…...
Arrest made in Tilden Road homicide case, Lexington Police say
2+ week, 3+ day ago (147+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — A 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a homicide...
Madison County mother turns daughter's fentanyl death into mission to educate, reduce stigma
4+ week, 1+ day ago (418+ words) MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Cheyene Helm lost her 4-year-old daughter, Brighton, to fentanyl...
Interim chief appointed after Lancaster police chief enters not guilty plea for DUI charge
3+ week, 1+ day ago (120+ words) LANCASTER, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — An interim Lancaster Police chief has been appointed after Chief...
Lexington mayor to appoint independent panel to review license plate reader technology
1+ week, 1+ day ago (337+ words) LEXINGTON, KY (LEX News) — Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says she will appoint an independent...November mayoral election, released this statement to LEX News regarding the mayor's announcement: 📱...More Kentucky News from LEX18.com 📲 Connect with LEX NEWS Facebook TikTok YouTube Instagram…...
Multi-week search for man with multiple warrants ends in arrest
2+ week, 4+ day ago (124+ words) WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — Deputies have arrested a man with active warrants who,...of Arrest: Mercer County. (Victim under the age of 18)2. Complaint Warrant: Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO...
Harrison County Schools receive social media threats
1+ week, 5+ day ago (17+ words) LEX 18 News Harrison County Schools receive social media...
Pursuit ending in Junction City leads to arrest, multiple charges
1+ week, 5+ day ago (319+ words) BOYLE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A Junction City man was arrested Sunday after a pursuit that...
Registered Tennessee sex offender charged after alleged Fayette Mall dressing room voyeurism incident
3+ week, 1+ day ago (188+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky (LEX NEWS) — A Tennessee man who is listed as a registered sex offender has been...
Flemingsburg Police: No credible threat found in viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ social media trend
1+ week, 5+ day ago (340+ words) FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Flemingsburg Police Department is reassuring families...