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Natural Bridge area County Judges and others attend economic summit at Slade with Senator Rand Paul
Senator Rand Paul was at the Hemlock Lodge at Natural Bridge State Park today discussing tourism and economic development in Eastern Kentucky. A large crowd was on hand for today’s event and luncheon. The county judge executives from Estill, Wolfe, Lee, Menifee and Powell were all invited to hear the Senators comments and engage in […]
Atty General Cameron announces indictment of former Estill County Deputy Judge, Kim Dawes
Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced today, Friday March 25, 2022, a grand jury presentation by his office of Special Prosecutions resulted in the indictment of a former Estill County Deputy Judge/Executive for Abuse of Public Trust. On March 16, 2022, an Estill County Grand Jury indicted Kim Dawes, 55, of Irvine, Kentucky, for one count […]
Speed limit temporarily lowered to 45 mph on KY 499 Irvine bypass
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has temporarily lowered the speed limit on KY 499 (Joseph Proctor Memorial Bypass) in Estill County to 45 mph. This reduced speed limit will be in effect for the duration of KY 499’s use as a detour for the closed KY 52 Kentucky River bridge. In addition, signage is in place […]
Powell County couple arrested in animal neglect case
Two arrests have been made this week in connection to an animal neglect case discovered last week in Powell County, according to Clay City Police. On March 19th, Clay City Police assisted Powell County Animal Control with an abandoned and neglected dog case at the 4th Ave Apartments. The complainant and neighbors stated they located […]
Man with 5 outstanding warrants attempts to flee Madison County deputies
Madison County Sheriff’s Office report that they recently took a man into custody but not before he took police on a foot chase and struggle. On Wednesday March 23rd, at approximately two am, Deputies initiated a traffic stop near the 2400 block of Red House Road for traffic violations. Throughout the course of the investigation, […]
Two Madison Countians arrested in Laurel County for alleged drug trafficking
Two Madison County individuals were taken into custody, and one is facing trafficking and other drug charges following an arrest that occurred Thursday morning March 24, at approximately 12:30 a.m. The arrests occurred at a business in London off West Hal Rogers Pkwy. following a traffic stop and an investigation conducted after units became suspicious […]
Inmate-on-inmate assault leads to death
An assault took place inside the Jessamine County Detention center on March 18th where an inmate was assaulted by another inmate, resulting in his death. The inmate which was assaulted was originally sent to the local hospital with serious injuries. The inmate who assaulted the other, Adam Duff, was charged with 1st degree assault. On […]
