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Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival celebrates over 30 years of culture, art and community
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (493+ words) LEXINGTON, KY. (LEX NEWS) — Lexington's Roots and Heritage Festival returns this weekend for its 37th year, bringing three days of culture, art and community to the city's East End. The festival opens Friday and runs through the weekend. Festival Chair Kimberly…...
Former Trooper Island director pleads not guilty to felony theft of camp funds
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (187+ words) ALBANY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Former Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven pleaded not guilty Thursday to a theft charge stemming from allegations that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from the youth camp program he once led....
Franklin County deputies arrest man in alleged scam targeting resident for $235K
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (234+ words) FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — A man has been arrested after Franklin County detectives say they stopped an alleged scam that could have cost a resident approximately $235,000. Franklin County Sheriff Dwayne Depp announced the arrest, calling it the third successful…...
Laurel County woman charged after animal cruelty investigation, KSP says
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (167+ words) CORBIN, Ky. (LEX News) — A Laurel County woman is facing multiple charges after Kentucky State Police said troopers found dozens of animals living in poor conditions at a Corbin property. Troopers Jacob Loudermilk and Logan Mallory responded to the property…...
Kentucky soldier missing since World War II to be laid to rest in Laurel County
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (181+ words) EAST BERNSTADT, Ky. (LEX News) — A Kentucky soldier who was missing for decades after World War II will be laid to rest this week in Laurel County. The remains of Technician Fourth Grade Rueben Smiddy, 33, will be buried Sept. 12 at…...
Clark County schools, Winchester Police collecting food donations for students in need
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (191+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX News) — Winchester Police and Clark County Public Schools are teaming up for a fall food drive aimed at helping students facing food insecurity during school breaks. The effort will support the district's Fall Food Bag Program, which…...
Fleming County sheriff warns residents about jury duty phone scam
1+ week, 1+ day ago (152+ words) FLEMING COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Fleming County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam in which callers are falsely claiming to be law enforcement officials and threatening victims over alleged jury duty issues. In a social media…...
Child with autism leaves Scott County elementary school undetected
1+ week, 2+ day ago (21+ words) LEX 18 News Child with autism leaves Scott County elementary school undetected...
Court records show unserved domestic violence warrant before Lexington mother's killing
1+ week, 2+ day ago (487+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — New details are emerging in the killing of a Lexington mother after court records revealed a domestic violence warrant had been issued for the suspect weeks before the fatal attack, but was never served. Dario Williams,…...
Viral post saves Lexington bakery owner's American dream
1+ week, 4+ day ago (19+ words) LEX 18 News Viral post saves Lexington bakery owner's American dream...