Police department invests in next generation
Monday, the Nicholasville Police Department began its first-ever police apprentice academy open to Jessamine and Fayette County kids ages 13-18.
Shots-fired call leads to chase, drug arrests
Shots fired call leads deputies to alleged drugs
UPDATE: Victim identified in Lexington teen shooting
Neither the suspect nor the victim have been identified.
Police investigating robbery, stabbing on South Limestone
A call came in around 4:30 p.m. about an incident at the Speedway on the 800 block of South Limestone
KDE Student Advisory Council discusses upcoming school year COVID precautions
Measures like social distancing, frequent cleaning and hand washing will continue to be the norm.
Helping your pet transition from the comfort of your home to doggy daycare
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – After more than a year of shutdowns and days at home due to the pandemic, animal shelters and pet breeders saw record business. This also meant time at home with loving pets, something that will be changing as we return to work. LexPets owner Kristyn Kay says her doggy daycare has had an overwhelming influx of…
State’s COVID numbers cross 1,000 again, positivity nears 6%
1,000 cases first time over 1,000 since April 7.
Seven charged in Franklin County, drug crimes and catalytic converter thefts
In Franklin County, seven people have been arrested and charged in connection to a string of catalytic converter thefts, according to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
UPDATE: Victim identified in Bell County crash
Accident happened at about 8 a.m.
Richmond surveys illustrate residents’ stance on Sunday alcohol sales and golf carts
Richmond residents overwhelmingly favor allow expanded Sunday alcohol sales, while a majority don’t favor allowing golf carts on city streets.
Paid EMT training program coming to Lexington
Applications are open until July 31.
Former federal prison employee, inmate plead guilty in bribery case
Hank Williams admits he accepted bribes from inmates in exchange for contraband such as drugs and cell phones, according to federal court documents.
Search on for man charged in senior exploitation case
Lawrence Greer, of Clay, is accused of using some of his step-mother’s money for his own personal use as her Power of Attorney, according to investigators.
Flood disaster registration deadline is Friday
Applications, updates can still be filed.
Scammers calling people trying to collect payments for COVID tests, vaccines
Health Department, others issue warning.
Lawmakers hear innovative solutions, legislative responses to police shortage
Police departments across the state are having trouble recruiting new officers and retaining experienced ones.
Small plane lands on Mountain Parkway Monday afternoon
The small plane landed due to engine failure.
Lawrenceburg celebrates community with second Food Truck Friday
Friday, Lawrenceburg hosted its second Food Truck Friday of the year.
Fayette’s seven-day COVID average jumps to 38 cases per day
Steady increase during last three weeks.
UK ‘Great Teacher’ rediscovers wonder of physics through teaching
Crawford one of six ‘Great Teachers’ honored earlier this year.
School board weighs in on masks during school
Jessamine County School Board held a special meeting Monday night where the school reopening plan was discussed.
With some exceptions, vast majority of Fayette COVID cases among unvaccinated
Breakthrough cases beginning t show up in Fayette.
As COVID shakes stock market, locals urge calm from investors
Investors shouldn’t panic local advisors say.
Pandemic set women in work force back 20 years, leaders say
Much has been made in the slow return of people to the workforce, even as the economic impact of COVID slowly fades.