Cats want to ‘show that we’re tough’ in exhibition opener against Tigers
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Although an exhibition game, Kentucky has a point to prove when it takes on Georgetown College Sunday in the first of two preseason contests. “We just want to show that we’re tough,” Kentucky freshman Keion Brooks said Friday “Coach (John Calipari) believes that could be the […]
Stoops, Cats expecting another close encounter against Tigers
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Anytime Kentucky and Missouri meet on the gridiron it’s sure to be a close contest. It’s happened the last two times the two Southeastern Conference rivals have met, including last season when Terry Wilson’s last-minute touchdown pass to C.J. Conrad gave the Wildcats a 15-14 victory […]
Mount Sterling Man Sought by Bath County Police for Allegedly Using Counterfeit Money
Owingsville Police are seeking a male subject who was reportedly caught on security camera at a hardware store, attempting to purchase items with a counterfeit dollar bill. According to police, Donald Tyler Kimbrell attempted to pay for items at the Owingsville ACE Hardware using a fake $20 bill. Officials also say that Kimbrell tried to […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Officials Reportedly Seize Guns, Drugs, and Money
On Wednesday afternoon, Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to the Jesse Smith Road area in London to investigate numerous complaints. Upon arrival, investigators located a male subject, Johnny James Shoup, at the front door of a nearby residence and learned that a female subject, Debbie L. Hubbard, as well as two children were inside […]
Laurel County Woman Accused of Letting Partner Torture Children
On Tuesday afternoon, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department arrested a woman who allegedly allowed her children to be cruelly punished throughout the last few years. According to the complaint warrant, Judy Wilburn let her partner, Jonathon Wilburn, “torture” and “participate in cruel punishment” of her children under 12 years old from January of 2015 to […]
Dollar Store Knife Fight Lands Two in Jail
Richmond Police recently responded to a report of a knife fight between two male subjects in a dollar store parking lot on Lexington Road. According to arrest citations, Thomas Wells and Robert Carter were separated upon police arrival. A knife was found nearby in a mulch bed that belonged to Carter. Police then located a […]
Paraplegic Man Allegedly Assaulted By Wife
On Friday evening, Kentucky State Police received a 911 call in reference to domestic abuse taking place at a Frances Drive residence. The victim, who is paraplegic, was reportedly struck multiple times on his leg and arm by his wife. Ericka Asadullah also allegedly took a container filled with her husband’s urine and threw it […]
Sestina brings energy, experience to the court in debut with Wildcats
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Nick Sestina didn’t know what to expect when he arrived at Kentucky, but the graduate transfer made himself right at home in his first unofficial contest at Rupp Arena Friday night. Sestina scored 22 points to lead all scorers in the team’s annual Blue-White scrimmage that […]
Cats embrace big challenge, expect to see ‘typical’ Georgia in Athens
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — It’s been nearly a decade since Kentucky has beaten Georgia and the task won’t be an easy one when the two teams meet Saturday in Athens. The Wildcats (3-3, 1-3) ended a three-game losing streak with a 24-20 triumph over Arkansas last week, while the Bulldogs […]
Richmond Man Accused of Assaulting, Strangling Victim
Richmond Police were recently dispatched to a Boggs Lane residence in response to a domestic service call. The victim told officers that they had been arguing for the previous two days, which escalated earlier that day. They went on to say that on this afternoon, Samuel Warner became angry and flipped a coffee table which […]
UK Basketball: Newcomer Keion Brooks has ‘good feel’ for the game
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Keion Brooks hasn’t even played his first collegiate game, but he has already drawn praise from Kentucky coach John Calipari. “He’s a good basketball player,” Calipari said. “He’s got a good feel for the game.” Brooks is listed as a small forward at 6-foot-7 but Calipari […]
Estill Emergency Crews Combat New Flames at Scene of Fatal House Fire
Estill firefighter crews experienced an early Thursday morning blaze at the Covey Road residence that previously saw the fatal Tuesday night house fire. Crews arrived to the scene around 2 a.m. Thursday and spent hours extinguishing the latest flames. An arson investigator was also called in this morning, as firefighters believe that the fire was […]
Calipari, Wildcats preseason favorites to win SEC title
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky has been picked to win the Southeastern Conference on Tuesday in a poll conducted by the league’s media members. The Wildcats were picked to finish ahead of Florida, LSU and Auburn. Tennessee was fifth, followed by Alabama, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Georgia, South Carolina, Arkansas, […]
Richmond Man Allegedly Assaulted Victim After They Refused To Communicate With Him
Richmond Police recently responded to a Michelle Drive residence in regards to a domestic violence call. When officers arrived, they made contact with victim who was standing outside of the residence. They advised police that the suspect, Elijah Sowder, would not come out of the house. The victim went on to say that Sowder had […]
UK Basketball: A shooter, Juzang wants to be an all-around player
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Johnny Juzang is a shooter and he’s not afraid to admit he has a feel for making shots. “I’ve always had kind of a touch. I’m not saying that to (push) myself up, but I’ve always had the touch and it’s something that I definitely work […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies Charge Two in Parking Lot Drug Arrest
Laurel County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that they recently arrested two individuals after receiving a disturbance complaint on a female subject in the parking lot of a local business. When police arrived on the scene, they located the suspect, later identified as 22 year-old Rebecca Welch, exiting her vehicle. Officers determined that Welch was under the […]
Richmond couple arrested after police allegedly learn of children sleeping near piles of garbage
Richmond police were recently dispatched to a Keri Ann Drive residence to conduct a welfare check in reference to several children living in “unsafe conditions”. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with Amber Isaacs who provided consent to enter the household and check the living conditions. Immediately upon entering the home, police noted a strong […]
EKU Police Make Drug Arrest at Model Laboratory School
A Richmond man was arrested early Thursday morning after EKU Police observed several individuals on the Model Lab grounds after school hours. When officers approached the group and asked Jordan Smither for identification, he reportedly gave them a false name and stated he was from Chicago. After searches could not locate anyone matching the information […]
In need of a win, Cats look to get back on track against Arkansas
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky coach Mark Stoops doesn’t label games in terms of importance, but Saturday’s contest against Arkansas could set the tone for the rest of the season. “Every game’s important to us, and I don’t mean any disrespect by that answer,” he said earlier this week. “It’s […]
Berea Police Arrest Nude Man Hallucinating Worms on His Body
Berea Police officials encountered an unusual scene Wednesday afternoon after they were dispatched to the Blythe Court area to investigate a call reporting a male subject reportedly banging on the front door of a residence there. The caller also informed police that the man was jumping up and down in the bed of his pickup […]
UK Basketball: Seasoned veteran Richards ready to be a team leader
By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) —Nick Richards is more than excited about the upcoming season than his first two seasons with the Wildcats and his goals haven’t changed, either. “One of the goals when I came in was to win a national championship, and that’s one of my goals this season,” he […]
Lexington Man Involved in Alleged Drunken Incident in Grocery Store Parking Lot
Richmond Police observed a male subject staggering through the Kroger parking lot Tuesday evening. Todd Weiskittel of Lexington was approaching the store entrance when officers made contact with him. Police observed an odor of alcoholic beverages emanating from his person. Weiskittel was allegedly in possession of an open bottle of liquor, which was concealed by […]
Laurel County Sheriff’s Department Arrests Nine in Connection to Massive Burglary
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Department have arrested nine individuals this past week beginning on October 3, 2019 in connection to the burglary and theft of property from a Cold Hill Road residence near London. A group of individuals was caught on video surveillance while driving a truck and trailer to a residence and later loading […]
Traffic Stop Results in Drug Charges for Waco Woman
A Waco woman was recently arrested following a traffic stop which occurred on East Irvine Street in Richmond. Kentucky State Police officials observed the driver of the vehicle had a parole warrant, and initiated the stop. Upon contact, the officer could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the car. When asked if there […]
Oregon Police Arrest Lexington Man Sought in Madison County Death Investigation
A second arrest has been made in connection with the ongoing death investigation of April D. Arnett. Kentucky State Police have been investigating Arnett’s death after her body was found on the side of a northern Madison County roadway in August. Ronald ‘Doug’ Crawley, 45 years old of Lexington, was arrested Sunday in Cave Junction, […]
