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London postal worker accused of stealing prescription drugs from VA

A Laurel County man who was working as a U.S. Postal Service officer was indicted Thursday for embezzling mail sent from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 3 hours ago

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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Lexington high schooler killed in shooting was a football standout with many fans

A talented Lexington high school football player, commended by athletics officials for his big heart and fun-loving attitude, was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in the city Wednesday night, his relatives said Thursday.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Lexington police investigate fatal shooting on Ryan Circle

Lexington police took a man into custody for questioning after a shooting that left a man dead Wednesday night.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Four children injured in crash in Harrison County

Four children were injured Wednesday night when a tire blew out on a van on a Harrison County road, Sheriff Bruce Hampton said Thursday.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Lexington police, firefighters plan volunteer trip to help Oklahoma brethren

A group of Lexington police officers, firefighters and other volunteers are heading to Oklahoma next week to help emergency workers in tornado relief efforts.
PUBLIC RECORDS

Lexington crime map: See any of these crimes in your neighborhood?

Since Saturday, almost 60 percent of the reported crimes to Lexington police were Part 1, or serious crimes. They range from burglary and robbery to arson and stolen vehicles.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Victorian Square takes legal action to terminate lease with Desha's

Victorian Square LLC has taken legal steps to terminate its lease with Desha's restaurant and force the restaurant to vacate the property by Dec. 31.
PUBLIC SAFETY

3-year-old boy found in Powell County pool dies at UK Hospital

A 3-year-old boy died early Wednesday morning after being found Tuesday in a Powell County pool.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Tractor-trailer runs off road, crashes into house; no one injured

A tractor-trailer ran off a two-lane road and into a house early Wednesday, but no one in the house was hurt, the homeowner said.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Four fires are set in two days around Hill Rise and Terrace View drives

Four fires are thought to have been intentionally set in less than two days this week in the area around Hill Rise and Terrace View drives.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Police search for 400-pound iron door stolen from Hunt-Morgan House

An iron door from the prison that once held Gen. John Hunt Morgan has gone missing, and a Lexington historic group is seeking the public's help to find it before it gets scrapped.