Prestonsburg Man Facing Unlawful Transaction Charge Following Richmond Car Burglary
Richmond Police recently responded to a complaint reporting that a vehicle parked on Aspen Avenue had been broken into and had its contents stolen. When officers made contact with the male subject accused of committing the theft, he apparently admitted to breaking into the unlocked car and taking a backpack containing several items. The subject, […]
Lexington car dealership raffles off new Lexus to benefit children in need
Lexus of Lexington is partnering with the Kentucky Children’s Hospital and the Woodhill Community Center to raise money to benefit children, especially those in need. Sales Manager Blake Carlson says that all of the proceeds raised from the “Lexus for the Little Ones” event, now in its 7th year, will go to the Woodhill Community […]
KYTC District 7 personnel continue snow removal efforts
District 7 crews, and contractors reported at 12 a.m. (midnight) to patrol, and clear routes as necessary. Personnel continue to monitor, and treat the roadways in all 12 Central KY counties. Motorists should remember during winter months: o asphalt and concrete may become slick as temperatures decline during late afternoons/evenings and early morning hours o […]
KSP Investigates Fatal Rockcastle County Crash
On Saturday, a Kentucky State Police Post 11 London Trooper was patrolling on U.S. 25 in the Conway Community of Rockcastle County. The officer activated their emergency equipment in an attempt to stop a Chevy 1500 pickup for a minor traffic offense. The vehicle, driven by 26 year-old Courtney Duff of Mt. Vernon, began to […]
East Bernstadt Duo Arrested Following Police Chase
Two men were arrested on Thursday afternoon, following a reported shoplifting at a Corbin Wal-Mart. Deputies had been notified that 2 male subjects had taken items without paying for them and fled through the front entrance. According to the arrest citation, James Jent and Justin Jent of East Bernstadt had left the parking lot in […]
Suspect in 2011 Montgomery County Murder Case Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charges
A Clay City woman charged with murder and robbery in a 2011 case pleaded guilty Thursday to lesser charges. The court hearing was held in Montgomery County where Natasha Martin, Cody Hall, and Nickie Miller were initially charged with the murder of Paul Brewer after he was discovered shot in his home. However, murder charges […]
Berea Woman Allegedly Damages Rental Property with Hammer
Berea Police responded to a complaint of domestic violence occurring at a Douglas Street residence Wednesday afternoon. When officers arrived to the home, both parties admitted that the confrontation was only verbal. However, one of the individuals claimed that Ricara Kimbel had broken both a bedroom window on the side of the house as well […]
Maxey takes step forward, helps Wildcats fend off gritty Vandy
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — John Calipari isn’t letting up on Tyrese Maxey. “He told me at the beginning of the year he was going to coach me as hard as possible,” Maxey said. “He called me into his office a couple of days ago and told me it doesn’t matter […]
Madison County Declared 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County
Madison County is now declared a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary, as proposed in a resolution that was voted upon in Tuesday’s Fiscal Court meeting. The 48th County across the state to do so, the sanctuary means that the county will see to it that no 2nd Amendment or gun control laws infringe on the rights of […]
Former Cashier Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Merchandise from Richmond Store
A Richmond man was recently arrested after it was discovered he had stolen several hundred dollars of merchandise from a local grocery store. According to the arrest citation, 20 year-old William Mobley had been an employee of the Richmond Kroger since August of 2019. On several occasions during this time, Mobley would reportedly conceal bags […]
Man Charged with Unlawful Imprisonment After Alleged Drunken Incident
A Richmond man is now behind bars following an alleged incident involving gunfire inside his home on Sunday evening. According to an individual who was also in the house at the time, Mario Gonzalez arrived at the Oakland Avenue residence intoxicated. They added that he began arguing with them, resulting in Gonzalez being told to […]
Lexington Man Allegedly Offered Heroin Samples at Richmond McDonald’s
When people go into a fast food restaurant, they usually go to enjoy a hot meal. However, some customers at a local McDonald’s had an unusual experience this past Tuesday thanks to an out-of-town duo. According to the arrest citation, 26 year-old Randolph Eason and another male subject were offering “testers” of heroin and fentanyl […]
Conditioning counts: Montgomery keeping pace with Richards
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — EJ Montgomery is following the leader and is keeping pace with Kentucky teammate Nick Richards. Montgomery scored 10 points and grabbed six rebounds in Kentucky’s 89-79 win over Georgia earlier this week, his best performance since tallying 25 points in a win over Fairleigh Dickinson in […]
Rep. Barr, EKU Officials Tout Success of Veteran STEM Scholarship Legislation
Congressman Andy Barr, EKU Interim President David McFaddin, and others today touted the success of Congressman Barr’s legislation to increase veteran access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) scholarships. H.R 2196 was introduced by Congressman Barr in April of last year, passed unanimously by the House of Representatives and Senate, then signed into law […]
Texas Tech embraces rare encounter against UK in Big 12/SEC Challenge
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Texas Tech and Kentucky have played just four games against each other and the two teams haven’t met in more than two decades. A fifth meeting will take place this weekend. For the first time since 1965, the 15th-ranked Wildcats will take on the No. 18 […]
Blue Grass Army Depot Begins Chemical Stockpile Destruction Process
If you live in Madison County, you are aware of the Blue Grass Army Depot. While the close proximity may make some in the area feel uneasy, the Army Depot is taking gradual steps to eradicate the entirety of the chemical stockpile in its possession. Last Friday saw the destruction of the first container of […]
With family looking on, Hagans puts on a show as Cats sweep Bulldogs
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Ashton Hagans always seems to turn it up a notch against Georgia. With several of his family members in attendance, including his mother, Hagans scored 23 points and just missed a double-double with nine assists to lead No. 15 Kentucky to an 89-79 win over the […]
Overturned Tanker Leads to Temporary Lincoln County Highway Closure
Tuesday morning saw the closure of Kentucky Highway 643 in Lincoln County as the result of a tanker truck overturning and spilling propane. The crash was reported to have occurred near the intersection with Kentucky Highway 1781. KSP Officer Hutti states that it appears that the right side rear-end of the truck left the roadway […]
Berea Crafters Assist Australia Recovery Effort
We all have hobbies. But, every now and then we get an opportunity to use our leisure activities to do some good in the world. A group of students, faculty, and staff at Berea College recently took advantage of such an opportunity. Led by the Director of Theatre, Ami Shupe, the group found out about […]
Seven Arrested in Laurel County Drug Bust
Investigators with the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office arrested 7 individuals on Thursday afternoon, while investigating a drug complaint at Corbin Manor Apartments near American Greeting Card Road. While conducting their investigation, officials found individuals in possession of drugs and related paraphernalia, persons under the influence, persons wanted on outstanding warrants, and persons trespassed from the […]
KSP Seek Assistance Identifying Alleged Thief
Kentucky State Police are asking for help as they locate a female subject who was caught on camera after she reportedly purchased an Apple iPad with a stolen card. On January 3rd, KSP Post 11 in London received a call from the Corbin Wal-Mart with the report of fraudulent use of a stolen credit card […]
Estill County Man Charged with Unlawful Imprisonment Following 911 Call
Estill County officers arrested a man accused of assaulting a family member and holding her hostage in his home. A call was made to emergency operators before being ended abruptly, according to officials. The dispatcher called the number back, when a male subject answered. The man, later identified as Steven Deaton, reportedly acted suspicious and […]
Laurel County Parents Arrested After Baby Reportedly Found on Roadway
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested two individuals early Thursday morning following a complaint about a child laying in the road. When officers arrived at the scene, they located a female subject, later identified as 21 year-old Destiny McQueen, and determined that she was under the influence. Deputies located a 5 1/2 month old child laying […]
Richmond Man Arrested on Strangulation Charge, EPO Violation
A man accused of domestic assault has been arrested following the violation of a restraining order placed on him by the victim. Richmond Police arrived at a Foxhaven Court residence early Sunday morning to investigate a report involving 27 year-old Charles Denny and his partner. When police spoke with the victim, they stated that Denny […]
Richmond Police: Man Allegedly Held at Gunpoint by Boss
The Richmond Police Department is reporting that a local business owner was arrested Tuesday evening, following an alleged incident involving a handgun and his employees. According to the arrest citation, officers met with a trio of employees who were present at Ismail Quhassi’s apartment completing finances for the end of the work day. During this […]
