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Former Trooper Island director pleads not guilty to felony theft of camp funds
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (187+ words) ALBANY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Former Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven pleaded not guilty Thursday to a theft charge stemming from allegations that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from the youth camp program he once led....
Franklin County deputies arrest man in alleged scam targeting resident for $235K
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (234+ words) FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A man has been arrested after Franklin County detectives say they stopped an alleged scam that could have cost a resident approximately $235,000. Franklin County Sheriff Dwayne Depp announced the arrest, calling it the third successful…...
'Dangerous situation' prompts Irvington to shelter in place, Breckinridge Schools closed
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (94+ words) IRVINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A "dangerous situation" in Irvington has prompted the closure of the city's government offices and Breckinridge County Schools on Wednesday. Breckinridge County Schools first alerted the public to the situation around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday and initially planned…...
Laurel County sheriff warns residents about phone scam
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (208+ words) LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam that has resurfaced in the county, with callers posing as law enforcement officials and demanding money. According to Sheriff John Root, scammers are…...
Man accused of trying to meet 14-year-old girls arrested in Somerset
5+ day, 2+ hour ago (240+ words) PULASKI COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged online communications with individuals he believed were minors, according to the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Bobby Jones said Detective Lt. Matt…...
FBI helps ID suspect in 'Cat in the Hat' threats against Jessamine County schools
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (333+ words) JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A minor has been identified and will face criminal charges in connection with social media threats targeting Jessamine County schools, the Nicholasville Police Department announced Sunday morning. Nicholasville Police warned that anyone with "future plans…...
Court records show unserved domestic violence warrant before Lexington mother's killing
1+ week, 1+ day ago (25+ words) LEX 18 News Court records show unserved domestic violence warrant before Lexington mother's killing...
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 panel to review the city's automated license plate reader technology amid ongoing public discussion about the system. According to the mayor's office, the external panel will…...
Arrest made in Kentucky drug trafficking case, state police say
1+ week, 3+ day ago (135+ words) MONTICELLO, Ky. (LEX News) — A Monticello man is in custody in connection with a drug trafficking case. Stewart Foster, 56, was arrested Sunday afternoon after a KSP search at a Wayne County home on Elm Street. According to Kentucky State Police,…...
Powell County official charged with DUI in Montgomery County
1+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A Powell County official is facing charges in Montgomery County after being accused of driving under the influence. Carmen McKinney faces charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and possession of…...