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Tyler Smith's family says teen 'was not playing Russian roulette,' presses Lexington police for answers
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (366+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Hundreds of people gathered Saturday at a press conference held by the family of Tyler Smith, an 18-year-old Lafayette High School graduate who died on July 4 in Lexington. Lexington police ruled Smith's death a self-inflicted gunshot…...
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…...
Lexington police investigating after gunshot victim shows up at hospital, refuses to cooperate
3+ day, 17+ hour ago (130+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Lexington police are investigating after an adult arrived at an area hospital with a gunshot wound and refused to cooperate with investigators. The victim, who is expected to survive, showed up at the hospital around 8:40 p.m....
Booking video shows former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin processed at Bourbon County jail
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (387+ words) PARIS, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — LEX NEWS has obtained video showing former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin being processed at the Bourbon County Detention Center after his arrest on an active bench warrant connected to a child support case on September 3. The…...
Frankfort man charged with first-degree robbery after alleged handgun theft in Lexington
5+ day, 9+ hour ago (177+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — A Frankfort man is facing a first-degree robbery charge after Lexington police say he displayed a handgun while taking property from a victim during a transaction on West Maxwell Street. According to a citation filed by…...
Laurel County sheriff warns residents about phone scam
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (208+ words) LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is warning residents about a phone scam that has resurfaced in the county, with callers posing as law enforcement officials and demanding money. According to Sheriff John Root, scammers are…...
Lexington fire official urges water safety vigilance as hot temps drive crowds to pools and lakes
1+ week, 15+ hour ago (294+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — With temperatures remaining high, Lexington firefighters expect larger crowds at pools, lakes and the river Monday. Battalion Chief Chris Warren with the Lexington Fire Department's Special Operations division says the most important water safety tool is…...
Widow files federal lawsuit alleging Kentucky prison officials failed to prevent inmates de
1+ week, 1+ day ago (29+ words) LEX 18 News Widow files federal lawsuit alleging Kentucky prison officials failed to prevent inmates de...
Widow files federal lawsuit alleging Kentucky prison officials failed to prevent inmate's death
1+ week, 1+ day ago (404+ words) ASHLAND, Ky (LEX News) — The widow of an inmate killed at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex has filed a federal lawsuit alleging corrections officials and prison employees failed to protect her husband despite warning signs that he was in danger. Ashley…...
Knox County man wanted in rape investigation, Kentucky State Police say
1+ week, 4+ day ago (81+ words) KNOX COUNTY, Ky. (LEX News) — The Kentucky State Police is looking for information on the whereabouts of Scotty McVey, 41, of Knox County. He's wanted on two felony warrants in a suspected rape investigation. If you know have any information on…...