Laurel Co. Sheriff’s Office Arrest Armed Robber in Clay County
After they were called to investigate an armed robbery late Sunday evening, Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies began a search for the suspect who fled the scene. The robbery took place at East 80 Grocery late Sunday evening, where police say that Brian Napier of London, armed with a knife, demanded money from the store. Prior […]
Manchester Murder Suspect Arrested by Laurel Co. Sheriff’s Office
With help from the London Police Department and KSP officers, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office made an arrest in connection to the Sunday murder of Jeremy Caldwell yesterday afternoon. Authorities were dispatched to a southern London residence near West City Dam Road, after information was obtained that suspects were possibly at the home. The Laurel […]
FBI Warns Holiday Shoppers of Seasonal Scams
Shoppers looking for a good deal this holiday season, could get less than what they expect, or even worse — stolen from. In a press release released on Monday, the FBI said that there are increasingly aggressive and unorthodox scams designed by criminals to steal money and personal information. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime […]
Gov Beshear: Wednesday Marks Sixth Straight Day with a Declining Positivity Rate for COVID-19
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that while COVID-19 numbers in the commonwealth are still alarmingly high, Team Kentucky is making progress in its fight against the virus. Wednesday marked the state’s sixth straight day with a declining positivity rate, seemingly pointing to a slowing of COVID-19 spread. “We continue to see some promising trends […]
A Complete List of Madison County COVID Testing Sites
If you are experiencing mild COVID-19 symptoms, there are many testing sites available in the area. Baptist Urgent Care, located at 648 University Shopping Center, provides COVID-19 testing seven days a week. Hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Phone (859) 623-1950 for an appointment. […]
Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Couple in Connection to Murder Case
The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office announced earlier this morning that two people wanted in connection to a Waynesburg murder case have been arrested. Matthew Wilson and Una Mae Singleton were previously being sought by the sheriff’s office, after authorities discovered 38 year-old Daniel Adams dead inside of his Clear Fork Road home on Monday morning. […]
National Christmas Wreath Program Honors Fallen Kentucky State Police Troopers
It can be hard for families who have lost someone dear to them to find the holiday spirit, especially those that have lost a loved one in the line of duty. Two women over 600 miles apart connected through social media to turn their tragedies into an honorable holiday tradition. In doing so, they have […]
Missing Richmond Teen Found Safe
The Richmond Police Department announced earlier today that 15 year-old Christopher Vance, a previously missing teen, is safe and at home. According to police, on the afternoon of November 25th, Vance texted his father, saying that he was spending time with friends and would return home later that day. Vance did not return home, and […]
Sparks Reportedly Enters a Guilty Plea in Spurlock Murder Case
A Garrard County man could spend up to 50 years in prison after entering a guilty plea in the murder of Savannah Spurlock. WHAS11 in Louisville, quoting sources close to the case, is reporting that David Sparks has pleaded guilty to acting alone in her murder, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence. […]
River Drive in Beattyville closed due to condition of culvert
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Division of Maintenance has directed the City of Beattyville to close River Drive (CS 1024) at milepoint 0.244 due to deterioration of the culvert over Crystal Creek. A recent inspection discovered excessive deformation of the steel culvert barrel on the street, known locally as “the back street.” Following the inspection, the […]
Federal Labor Rules End Extended Unemployment Aid for Kentuckians
The U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has decided to abruptly end extended unemployment insurance payments for Kentuckians. Extended benefit payments for 4,723 claimants will cease this weekend due to federal rules. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet received notification yesterday from the USDOL that the state’s insured unemployment rate (IUR) – the number of people currently receiving […]
State Officials Remind Kentuckians of Rising COVID-19 Cases Ahead of Thanksgiving
Gov. Andy Beshear reminded Kentuckians today that COVID-19 cases are already surging across both the commonwealth and the entire nation. According to Beshear, the virus’ exponential growth could accelerate further after the Thanksgiving holiday if families don’t celebrate differently this year. “The number of people we lose is compounded when community spread is as […]
Kentucky State Police Encourage Citizens to ‘Buckle Up’ During Thanksgiving Travel
Thanksgiving weekend is traditionally one of the heaviest traveled holidays across the country. Kentucky State Police (KSP) announced today that they will be stepping up patrols as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ‘Click It or Ticket’ Thanksgiving enforcement initiative. These efforts will target seat belt usage with an added focus on impaired driving and […]
Suspicious Activity Leads to Drug Arrest in Laurel County
On Wednesday afternoon, Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies made an arrest near East Laurel Rd. in London. Officers were Dispatched after complaints were made about a suspicious person in the area. The female suspect, later identified as Kathleen Phillips of Stanford, was reportedly acting strange, running and hiding behind trees when cars would pass on the […]
Calipari’s NBA lottery streak ends, Maxey 21st, Quickley 25th in draft
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — For the first time in John Calipari’s tenure as coach of the Wildcats, a Kentucky player wasn’t selected as a lottery pick in the NBA Draft on Thursday night and he had to wait a while before one of his players was chosen. Tyrese Maxey was […]
Winter Sports Postponed by KHSAA
During their Wednesday meeting, KHSAA Board of Control members voted on several important decisions regarding Fall & Winter high school sports. The KHSAA are postponing 2020 Fall sports and practices (excluding football playoffs) until after December 13th, and 2020-21 Winter sports season until January 4th. The decision to postpone all Winter sports impacts activities including […]
Beatyville Correctional Center Experiencing Major COVID Outbreak
Earlier this week, Secretary of Governor Beshear’s Cabinet J. Michael Brown updated Kentuckians on COVID-19 in the state’s correctional facilities. According to official state numbers, there has been a sizable outbreak at Lee Adjustment Center, located in Beatyville. As of November 17th, there have been 29 active staff cases and 474 active inmate cases reported. […]
Gov. Beshear, Dr. Stack: Kentucky Headed for Exponential Growth in Cases
On Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear again warned Kentuckians that they must take action to stop COVID-19, as cases are increasing rapidly in the commonwealth. Families, schools, businesses and community leaders were urged to all come together and do their part. “When we talk about our health care workers, we call them our front line of […]
Remembrance Tree Ceremony 2020 to be Hosted as Virtual Event
One of the community’s most beloved holiday traditions is the annual Remembrance Tree Ceremony, with hundreds participating each year for more than 25 years. The 2020 ceremony will be hosted live and virtually on Sunday, December 6th at 2 p.m. The event will be live streamed on the Hospice Care Plus Facebook page. A […]
Gov. Beshear: 94 Red Zone Counties Need to Act Now
Gov. Andy Beshear announced 94 red zone counties during his Thursday briefing, and implored Kentuckians to follow red zone recommendations and school recommendations, as other states are reportedly experiencing tragic milestones in the nationwide battle against COVID-19. “Remember, what this is supposed to do is provide a way for communities to come together to stop […]
Heralded UK freshman Boston brings swagger to court
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — BJ Boston will never forget his first visit to Rupp Arena. On an unofficial visit four years ago to campus, Boston “watched some practice” and came away impressed as a ninth-grader. “It was just awesome,” Boston said. “I loved it ever since.” Following the visit, Boston […]
Berea Fire Elaborates on Emergency Plane Landing
From the Berea Fire Department: On Thursday, November 5, 2020 around 7:40 P.M. the Berea Fire Department was called to assist an airplane in distress at the Central Kentucky Regional Airport in Madison Co. Upon arrival, we learned that a single engine Cessna aircraft carrying 2 passengers, an EKU flight instructor and an aviation student, […]
KSP Recovers Stolen Commercial Vehicle and Construction Equipment
Kentucky State Police Commercial Vehicle Enforcement was contacted Thursday morning by the Lancaster Police Department in an attempt to locate a stolen road department truck. While patrolling US Highway 25 in Livingston, officers located a vehicle matching the description being operated by 25 year-old Terry Hawley of Lancaster. Investigators discovered that the vehicle had been […]
Richmond Man Arrested After Allegedly Brandishing Handgun at Family Members
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office recently responded to a call of domestic assault which occurred in the Eastwood Drive area. Prior to the officer’s arrival to the scene, they were informed that a male suspect was in possession of a firearm. When police arrived, they located Thomas Buskirk being restrained by one of his family […]
