Tag: Suicide
Senate passes bill addressing youth suicide and violence in Kentucky
Senate Bill 42 would require student IDs to list contacts for national crisis hotlines specializing in domestic violence, sexual assault and suicide.
Deputies: Man accused of killing his wife commits suicide
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office says Bobby E. Eldridge killed himself while deputies were trying to arrest him for allegedly murdering his wife.
‘Chalk the Walk’ raises awareness about suicide prevention
Sidewalk chalk is a unique tool being used to raise awareness about suicide and how to prevent it.
Epstein suicide sparks fresh round of conspiracy theories
Jeffrey Epstein’s apparent suicide Saturday morning in a federal jail launched new conspiracy theories online in a saga that has provided fodder for them for years, fueled by Epstein’s ties to princes, politicians and other famous and powerful people.
Bevin points to suicides as reason to oppose gambling
"Every night somewhere in America, somebody takes their life in a casino because they've wasted the last semblance of dignity and hope that they had."
Kentucky Police investigate 3 deaths at site of burning home
Authorities have identified two of three people found dead at a Kentucky home, saying officers responded to a report of shots fired and found one of the victims had been dismembered.
Young woman ‘infatuated’ with Columbine is found dead
Authorities say 18-year-old Sol Pais was discovered by the FBI with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
School district hosts Bullying and Suicide Prevention Summit
Jefferson County Public Schools is holding the district's first Bullying and Suicide Prevention Summit.
UPDATE: KSP: McCracken County inmate’s death a suicide
Kentucky State Police say they were called on December 14 at around 1:30 a.m. about an inmate who tried to commit suicide.
UPDATE: Identities released in apparent murder-suicide
We now know the names of a young couple who died in an apparent murder-suicide in Georgetown.
Winchester woman commits suicide, son charged with murder
Winchester Police say 27-year-old Jeffrey Wisecup was charged with murder following his mother's suicide.
Iraq official: Suicide bomber kills 6 at checkpoint in Anbar
An Iraqi security official says a suicide bomber has targeted a security checkpoint in the western province of Anbar, killing six people.
Police: Man arrested for drugs after threatening police
Police say a man has been arrested for drugs and other charges after threatening to kill police officers during a traffic stop.
WATCH: “My Brother’s Burden March” comes to Ky
Firefighters go to work every day to protect the lives of others. Now, they're walking to raise awareness and call on the government to help save theirs.
Veterans march 22 miles for veteran suicide awareness
The weather held for the most part today as a crowd marched and biked from Keeneland to Camp Nelson in Jessamine County.
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain found dead in France at 61
PARIS (AP) - American celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain has been found dead in his hotel room in France while working on his CNN series...
Group walks 22 miles to bring awareness to veteran suicide
On this Memorial Day, a group of current military service members as well as veterans loaded on 22 pounds of gear and walked 22 miles, all to bring awareness to the 22 veterans on average who commit suicide every day.
WATCH: “It’s over now, stop the bullying” kick-off rally
People in Lexington have started a new movement, called "It's over now, stop the bullying," as part of the effort to do just that.
UPDATE: Names released in Clark Co. murder-suicide
The Clark County Sheriff's Office responded to a call on Two Mile Road where a man said he shot his wife.
Bourbon County man who police say killed his wife dies
Michael Kelley, who was charged with the murder of his wife in Bourbon County, was pronounced dead at the hospital of suicide.
