Crime

Lexington man gets prison time for email threats to a Kentucky prosecutor

Lexington man gets prison time for email threats to a Kentucky prosecutor

Court documents said the language could be considered threats against Steele, who serves as a local commonwealth’s attorney.

February 22, 2026 at 10:59 AM

Pastor at Western KY church accused of having sexual relationship with a minor

Pastor at Western KY church accused of having sexual relationship with a minor

Updated February 20, 2026 at 3:36 PM

Grand jury declines to indict London police officers in Doug Harless shooting

Grand jury declines to indict London police officers in Doug Harless shooting

Updated February 20, 2026 at 2:22 PM

‘Devastated’ community reacts to lack of charges in Doug Harless police shooting

‘Devastated’ community reacts to lack of charges in Doug Harless police shooting

February 20, 2026 at 12:54 PM

Lexington council candidate allegedly assaulted victim with piece of house trim

Lexington council candidate allegedly assaulted victim with piece of house trim

February 20, 2026 at 12:11 PM

Deaths surged last year in KY prisons. One lawmaker wants to increase oversight

Politics & Government

Deaths surged last year in KY prisons. One lawmaker wants to increase oversight

Updated February 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Lexington police arrest 18-year-old for murder in Versailles Road shooting

Lexington police arrest 18-year-old for murder in Versailles Road shooting

February 20, 2026 at 6:50 AM

Lexington landlords accused of sexual harassment of tenants settle for $850,000

Lexington landlords accused of sexual harassment of tenants settle for $850,000

February 19, 2026 at 11:27 AM

17-year-old charged with murder after two people found dead inside Kentucky home

17-year-old charged with murder after two people found dead inside Kentucky home

Updated February 19, 2026 at 10:48 AM

KY Senate committee backs bill to restore voting rights to some with felony convictions

Politics & Government

KY Senate committee backs bill to restore voting rights to some with felony convictions

Updated February 19, 2026 at 9:50 AM

KY lawmakers advance crime bill after early release of man who killed 6-year-old

Politics & Government

KY lawmakers advance crime bill after early release of man who killed 6-year-old

Updated February 19, 2026 at 9:13 AM

15-year-old seriously injured in Lexington shooting. Police asking for tips

15-year-old seriously injured in Lexington shooting. Police asking for tips

February 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Lexington fined apartment complex owner after fatal gas leak. The company hasn’t paid

Lexington fined apartment complex owner after fatal gas leak. The company hasn’t paid

Updated February 18, 2026 at 5:26 PM

KY prosecutor explains walking back fetal homicide charge after reading state law

KY prosecutor explains walking back fetal homicide charge after reading state law

Updated February 18, 2026 at 4:05 PM

Two former guards at Lexington federal prison sentenced for bribery

Two former guards at Lexington federal prison sentenced for bribery

February 18, 2026 at 12:38 PM

Kentucky man pleads guilty to embezzling $40K of labor union funds

Kentucky man pleads guilty to embezzling $40K of labor union funds

Updated February 18, 2026 at 12:38 PM

Woman sues UK after students’ rape charges dismissed, alleges Title IX violations

Woman sues UK after students’ rape charges dismissed, alleges Title IX violations

Updated February 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM

Grand jury declines to indict University of Kentucky students in rape case

Grand jury declines to indict University of Kentucky students in rape case

Updated February 17, 2026 at 12:26 PM

Former chef at KY nonprofit accused of using company card to cover gambling fees

Former chef at KY nonprofit accused of using company card to cover gambling fees

February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Man charged with fetal homicide, accused of abusing pregnant woman in KY

Man charged with fetal homicide, accused of abusing pregnant woman in KY

Updated February 16, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Lexington council candidate with history of harassment, other charges arrested again

Lexington council candidate with history of harassment, other charges arrested again

Updated February 15, 2026 at 3:06 PM

Two hurt in shooting at large college party in Anderson County

Two hurt in shooting at large college party in Anderson County

February 14, 2026 at 12:39 PM

KY man with ‘torture chamber’ on his property pleads guilty to federal charges

KY man with ‘torture chamber’ on his property pleads guilty to federal charges

February 13, 2026 at 11:53 AM

Advancing KY bill would criminalize ‘harassing’ law enforcement, ICE agents, medics

Politics & Government

Advancing KY bill would criminalize ‘harassing’ law enforcement, ICE agents, medics

February 13, 2026 at 10:41 AM

Kentucky man charged with assaulting high school girls’ basketball coach

Kentucky man charged with assaulting high school girls’ basketball coach

Updated February 11, 2026 at 9:33 AM