MOREHEAD, Ky. (WTVQ) — Ronnie Goldy Jr., a former Eastern Kentucky Commonwealth’s Attorney who was impeached in March, was arrested by the FBI in Morehead Friday. Public Affairs Specialist Katie Anderson confirmed his arrest with ABC 36. According to an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court, Goldy is charged federally with wire fraud, bribery and travel act. Earlier this year,…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Human remains were found at a construction site on Scott Street in Lexington Friday morning, which was also the home of a former cemetery. According to Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn, the site was home to a city cemetery that filled up because of the cholera epidemic. While crews were working, rain came and washed out…
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IRVINE, Ky. (WTVQ) — An Estill County man was arrested Thursday for allegedly having a “military-grade” explosive in his home on Stevens Street. Irvine police crews were first called to Marcus Spurgeon’s home around 4:30 p.m. yesterday to arrest him for public indecency. During the arrest, police searched his car and found weapons; they then searched Spurgeon’s home, according to…
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NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) — The first Safe Haven baby box in Central Kentucky should be installed just in time for Christmas, helping parents in need. The Nicholasville Fire Department says it plans to install the baby box at the station on East Brannon Road. Since there are a lot of costs involved, the fire department is hosting a fundraiser to…
It was a nice Thursday across Central and Eastern Kentucky thanks to high pressure dominating our weather here in the commonwealth. With more sunshine and a breezy southwest wind pushing warmer air into the region, afternoon highs managed to get back into the 80s for afternoon highs. The only speed bump as we close out the week will be a…
Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) — It’s been a few months since a crossing guard lost his life. Now officials are making sure crossing guards have the proper training and are staying safe now that school is back in session. Lt. Jeremiah Davis says all crossing guards receive their training right before school begins. “So, we continually review the training process that…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Rapper Jack Harlow on Thursday announced a six-city “No Place Like Home” tour solely in Kentucky. The tour will kick off on Friday, Nov. 24 at the Owensboro Sports Center and will wrap up in Lexington at Rupp Arena on Sunday, Dec. 3. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Aug. 25 at 10…
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MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) — Farristown Middle School teacher Christopher Workman appeared in Madison County Circuit Court; he is charged with sodomy and sexual abuse. Workman was arrested this past March and has remained in jail since. The alleged victim’s friends and family say they want more people to hear about this case. “As a parent, myself, of kids that…
BEREA, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Berea middle school teacher who was arrested in March for sex crime-related charges against children appeared in court again Thursday. Christopher Workman was seen for a pretrial conference, however instead, it was rescheduled for Oct. 5. The 39-year-old is listed as a language arts teacher on the Farristown Middle School’s staff directory. He was arrested…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Fayette County man was arrested Tuesday on child sexual exploitation charges. George Greenup was arrested after a search warrant was executed on his home on Leesway Drive. The equipment the 63-year-old allegedly used to facilitate the crimes was seized and taken to KSP’s lab. Greenup is charged with sodomy (incest), use of a minor in…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — A Lexington teacher accused of child sex crimes is now facing federal charges. Kevin Lentz, who’s listed as an English teacher at Henry Clay High School, is charged federally with the production of child pornography and enticement of a minor to engage in criminal sexual conduct, according to an affidavit filed in U.S. District Court on…
Powell County, Ky (WTVQ): Kentucky State Police are still investigating after two people died after an automobile crash on Black Creek Road in Powell County. Gerald Wireman, who has lived on Black Creek Road for more than 45 years, pleads for folks who drive on this road to slow down. “Here comes one around the curb now,” Wireman said. Throughout…
