In the last 4 hours

‘Trying everything we can’: Victims, lawmakers push for stricter AI regulations WBKO20:03

Glasgow shooting case waived to grand jury WBKO19:12

In the last 6 hours

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeks tips in 2019 Lexington double murder WKYT18:39

Joseph Lawson files appeal to have conviction thrown out in Crystal Rogers murder case WAVE 3, Kentucky17:40

Accused man held without bond after Lexington officer dragged by car WKYT17:38

Legislation passed to expand access to sexual assault nurse examiners statewide LEX1817:24

In the last 8 hours

Prop plane makes emergency landing in field near Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:28

TN man arrested after scam reported at Bowling Green business WBKO16:19

KY prosecutors dismiss slew of cases after former deputy pleads guilty to misconduct Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:58

KY police say man was two times over the legal limit when he caused fatal crash Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:46

Lexington cop charged with assault allegedly scratched child’s face Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:27

Judge raises bond for suspect accused of seriously injuring Lexington police officer Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:25

Earlier today

Warrant confirms KY police forced entry into wrong house when they shot, killed man Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:06

Eky oil-well owner pleads guilty to dumping toxic waste into stream to ‘save money’ Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:06

KSP arrests Owensboro man on human trafficking, minor exploitation charges 14 News13:21

Daviess County man arrested on human trafficking and sexual offense charges LEX1813:20

West Chester police search for man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend, killing her dog WKYT11:12

Boone County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)10:16

Woman charged with shooting, killing husband in Southern Kentucky Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky07:59

Man dead, woman in hospital after shooting in Old Louisville WAVE 3, Kentucky05:17

Yesterday

Frankfort responds to Lexington Police officer seriously hurt, suspect’s criminal history WKYT22:39 15-Apr-26

Suspected gunman in West End Avenue road rage shooting arrested in Kentucky WSMV, Tennessee21:49 15-Apr-26

Crime Stoppers: DoorDash driver suspected of stealing package in Bowling Green WBKO21:39 15-Apr-26

Lmpd partners with Chase Bank to teach community about common scams WAVE 3, Kentucky19:57 15-Apr-26

Wife charged with murder after husband fatally shot at Kentucky home WSMV, Tennessee19:57 15-Apr-26

Suspect accused of injuring officer during stop had past run-ins with police LEX1818:18 15-Apr-26

Auditor Allison Ball testifies in D.C. hearing on fraud in state-run federal programs WKYT16:02 15-Apr-26

Man accused of hitting Lexington officer has history of assault charges WKYT13:08 15-Apr-26

Woman charged with killing baby 35 years ago in KY out on bond amid forensic questions Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:38 15-Apr-26

Lexington officer in critical condition after being dragged into light pole Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky11:57 15-Apr-26

London Mayor Randall Weddle pleads not guilty to felony campaign finance charges Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky11:45 15-Apr-26

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers seeking information about fatal 2019 shooting WKYT09:35 15-Apr-26

Lexington police officer charged with domestic violence assault Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky08:02 15-Apr-26

Maximum-security KY prison neared riot over guard planting contraband on inmates Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:17 15-Apr-26

Lexington police officer seriously injured after being dragged by vehicle Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky00:32 15-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

Hcso: woman who was recently attacked in Hanson, Ky. has died 14 News21:29 14-Apr-26

Four juveniles charged after crashing stolen SUV into home, causing fire LEX1820:14 14-Apr-26

Woman Abducted at Age 3 in 1983 Found Alive After 40 Years — and Her Mother Is Now Charged People17:33 14-Apr-26

Lexington police warn of surge in gun thefts from vehicles WKYT17:21 14-Apr-26

3 men in KY arrested after deputies recover stolen firearms during investigation LEX1815:10 14-Apr-26

Arson suspect sought after fire set at Cincinnati Planned Parenthood WKYT14:17 14-Apr-26

What happened the night Kentucky police shot and killed a man at the wrong home? Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky13:48 14-Apr-26

Watch: Adam 'Pacman' Jones sentenced after pleading guilty to assaulting officer WCPO TV, Ohio13:26 14-Apr-26

Kansas City murder suspect added to FBI’s 10 Most Wanted - $1M reward offered WKYT13:16 14-Apr-26

Suspect in road rage shooting that left 6-year-old paralyzed enters guilty plea WKYT13:05 14-Apr-26

Knox County deputies shoot, kill suspect armed with knife after traffic stop: Kcso WKYT13:05 14-Apr-26

One arrested in connection to attempted ATM robbery WKYT11:44 14-Apr-26

Voices from Solitary: We Treated POWs Better Than This Solitary Watch11:10 14-Apr-26

Investigative file into fatal Kentucky police shooting details critical missteps Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky09:38 14-Apr-26

Man hospitalized in Lexington house explosion accused of illegally possessing guns Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky08:47 14-Apr-26

Former KY prison worker says health care company falsified medication logs Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:10 14-Apr-26

Ohio bill would make AI-generated child sexual abuse material a felony WBKO19:58 13-Apr-26

Convicted Felon Federally Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearms in Connection to Fire in Lexington Neighborhood U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)18:08 13-Apr-26

Wkyt Investigates: Did London Police violate policies during deadly shooting WKYT17:06 13-Apr-26

Escaped inmates captured following carjacking, nearly 50-mile chase in Western KY Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:45 13-Apr-26

Escape inmates lead police on a multi-county chase in Kentucky 14 News15:37 13-Apr-26

Rowan County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine and Fentanyl Trafficking FBI (Press Release)15:37 13-Apr-26

KY man who previously beat person to death charged with lighting hotel room fire Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:59 13-Apr-26

2 men accused of stealing $850K in gold, jewelry during Rockcastle Co. burglary LEX1811:39 13-Apr-26

Man facing assault charge after shooting woman with BB gun, Lexington police say WKYT10:59 13-Apr-26

Plea deal possible for man whose 2022 murder conviction was overturned WAVE 3, Kentucky10:35 13-Apr-26

$750k worth of gold, $100k worth of jewelry stolen from Rockcastle County residence, two arrested WKYT10:18 13-Apr-26

Police Searching for Escaped Inmate in Kentucky People18:44 12-Apr-26

Kentucky Columnist Pens Hysterical Take on Bill Expanding Right to Carry Bearing Arms (Weblog) (Video)16:32 12-Apr-26

Community members still have questions about Doug Harless case files WKYT22:52 11-Apr-26

Man in hospital after shooting in downtown Louisville, Lmpd says WAVE 3, Kentucky18:13 11-Apr-26

Man charged with murder after US Marine dies in downtown stabbing WKYT15:34 11-Apr-26

‘You broke our family:’ Man convicted in deadly drunk driving crash learns sentence WKYT20:01 10-Apr-26

Documents reveal police were at wrong house, lacked plan during Harless shooting LEX1818:06 10-Apr-26

Warrant confirms London police forced entry to wrong house when they shot, killed man Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:06 10-Apr-26

KSP: Manchester man arrested on rape, child sexual exploitation charges LEX1816:44 10-Apr-26

Gov. Beshear signs legislation to protect children, support survivors of sexual assault and rape WXIX Fox 19, Ohio16:27 10-Apr-26

Clay County man arrested on child sexual exploitation charges WKYT16:23 10-Apr-26

London police at wrong home in fatal Doug Harless shooting, KSP records show WKYT16:11 10-Apr-26

4 new bills protecting sexual assault victims and children signed into Kentucky law KFVS1216:04 10-Apr-26

Beshear signs 4 new bills to protect children, support sexual assault survivors LEX1815:33 10-Apr-26

Gov. Beshear signs legislation to protect children, support survivors of sexual assault 14 News15:33 10-Apr-26

Kentucky pastor who sexually abused teen girl draws GOP scrutiny Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:34 10-Apr-26

South Carolina fugitive caught in Bowling Green WBKO13:37 10-Apr-26

Man arrested after allegedly stealing 2 vehicles and fleeing Winchester police LEX1813:20 10-Apr-26

Beauty Queen Accused of Killing Newborn After Giving Birth in Bedroom Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter People12:36 10-Apr-26

Man Fatally Shoots Pregnant Mom, Unborn Baby in Kentucky Parking Lot The Fresno Bee12:16 10-Apr-26

Wkyt Investigates: FBI asks government officials to withhold public records during investigation WKYT11:57 10-Apr-26

Lexington restaurant owner charged with 21 counts of sexually abusing minor Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky10:07 10-Apr-26

Kentucky cheerleader Laken Snelling, 22, pleads not guilty to killing her baby and hiding… MailOnline10:05 10-Apr-26

Magoffin County man arrested after shooting investigation WYMT08:13 10-Apr-26

KY mayor was on chartered, foreign cruise when he donated $100K to Beshear, Dems Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky08:00 10-Apr-26

KY mayor was on chartered, foreign cruise when he donated $200K to Beshear, Dems Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:31 10-Apr-26

Lexington police arrest man on charges of sexual assault of a teen WKYT21:10 9-Apr-26

City orders popular Nashville bar to close after hit-and-run deaths of 2 customers raises safety concerns WBKO20:25 9-Apr-26

Fence installed at Kentucky prison cliff after inmate's fatal fall LEX1818:09 9-Apr-26

Lexington Man Sentenced for Armed Fentanyl Trafficking U.S. Department of Justice (Press Release)16:08 9-Apr-26

Crews work to remove graffiti from historic Roebling Suspension Bridge WXIX Fox 19, Ohio15:24 9-Apr-26

Over $9 million in counterfeit jewelry stopped by Louisville CBP U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Press Release)14:40 9-Apr-26

Police ask for help identifying man allegedly connected to identity theft case WKYT13:53 9-Apr-26

Man Charged With Murder After Accidental Shooting Claim Miami Herald13:33 9-Apr-26

Pregnant Woman, Her Unborn Child Fatally Shot After She Allegedly Honked Her Horn in Kentucky Parking Lot People12:08 9-Apr-26

They needed help getting sober. This KY rehab center may have used them to commit fraud Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:44 9-Apr-26

In the last month

Crime Stoppers: Thief fills shopping cart with stolen items WBKO20:25 8-Apr-26

Lexington police chief speaks on emotions as man convicted in officer’s death faces new charges WKYT18:24 8-Apr-26

Judge denies Quincy Cross in bid for new hearing in 2000 murder of Jessica Currin WKMS18:16 8-Apr-26

Man convicted in officer's 2010 fatal hit and run is arraigned on new charges LEX1818:12 8-Apr-26

Boyle County Detention Center warns of scammer posing as staff member LEX1817:42 8-Apr-26

Judge sets $2M bond in Glasgow murder case WBKO17:23 8-Apr-26

Former USP Big Sandy Lieutenant Sentenced for Civil Rights Violations FBI (Press Release)17:10 8-Apr-26

Kentucky AG backs effort to uphold law banning child sex dolls, AI child porn Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:34 8-Apr-26

Woman and unborn child killed in shooting after honking horn in restaurant parking lot, police say KCRG TV 9, Iowa16:20 8-Apr-26

Floyd County man found guilty of manslaughter for 2025 shooting death LEX1816:10 8-Apr-26

Measure to modernize Kentucky’s criminal history records becomes law WBKO16:09 8-Apr-26

Man charged with Lexington stabbing was previously convicted of killing cop Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:09 8-Apr-26

Groom, 22, charged with murder after shooting friend during bachelor party, deputies say WKYT11:06 8-Apr-26

$167 million Powerball winner arrested for 4th time since winning lottery after allegedly stealing cash during burglary The Blaze11:00 8-Apr-26

Police say to exercise caution for potential impersonation scam WKYT10:46 8-Apr-26

Report: Monticello man found guilty following a 2022 armed police standoff LEX1810:44 8-Apr-26

Two arrested after police chase, stealing $1,000 worth of merchandise from JCPenney WKYT10:36 8-Apr-26

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