In the last hour

How Kentucky’s Addiction Recovery Care allegedly committed massive Medicaid fraud WEKU Public Radio06:05

Earlier today

'Cornbread Mafia' review: True crime meets stoner comedy in this outrageous documentary Mashable00:04

Yesterday

Family sues two officers in deadly shooting of man during I-75 manhunt WYMT19:23 12-Mar-26

Kentucky bill would treat child abuse murders as capital offenses WKYT17:43 12-Mar-26

Family sues two officers in fatal shooting of Travis Pratt during I-75 manhunt WKYT17:12 12-Mar-26

US Army offers up to $5,000 reward for information after 4 drones stolen from Fort Campbell in… Fox News14:49 12-Mar-26

Citation: Morehead man arrested, charged with child sexual abuse material LEX1814:32 12-Mar-26

Shame-faced new mugshot of Kentucky cheerleader, 22, charged with killing her baby as she swaps … MailOnline13:03 12-Mar-26

Man indicted for murder and torture of dog in Old Louisville WAVE 3, Kentucky12:40 12-Mar-26

Former UK student-athlete faces manslaughter charge in baby’s death. What comes next? Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:30 12-Mar-26

US Cheerleader Laken Snelling Could Face 20 Years in Prison After Newborn Son Found Dead in… IBTimes.co.uk12:00 12-Mar-26

Report: 72% of ICE detainees in Ky jails have no criminal charges Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky11:37 12-Mar-26

Kentucky State Police arrest Murray man on child sexual exploitation charges LEX1810:48 12-Mar-26

Coroner names tow truck tech killed on I-165 14 News10:36 12-Mar-26

Four Army drone systems stolen from Kentucky base Army Times10:22 12-Mar-26

Who Is Laken Snelling? Ex-Kentucky Student-Athlete Indicted for Manslaughter After Her Newborn… IBTimes.co.uk08:36 12-Mar-26

Suspects in Daviess Co. murder make video court appearances WKYT08:34 12-Mar-26

Family of Kentucky man killed by police in 2024 files excessive force lawsuit Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky08:29 12-Mar-26

In the last 7 days

Two arrested on drug, gun charges after traffic stop KFVS1217:12 11-Mar-26

Crime Series: Herald-Leader reporter Taylor Six discusses sentencing hearings, and what a judge can consider before… Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:00 11-Mar-26

TN man charged in hit and run that left tow truck technician dead along Ky interstate Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:00 11-Mar-26

Section of road near Lexington’s airport shut down after serious wreck Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:59 11-Mar-26

Former UK student acted under ‘emotional disturbance’ when infant died: indictment Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:39 11-Mar-26

KY lawmakers push bill to protect gun industry from lawsuits, punish plaintiffs Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:28 11-Mar-26

Bowling Green jury indicts 5 in drug trafficking conspiracy WBKO13:44 11-Mar-26

Western Kentucky man indicted for secretly recording minors in his home Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky13:38 11-Mar-26

Kentucky cheerleader, 22, now being sought on arrest warrant after she was indicted for… MailOnline12:19 11-Mar-26

2nd arrest made in Henderson animal torture case 14 News11:38 11-Mar-26

Former Kentucky cheerleader indicted on manslaughter charge after newborn son found dead in… Fox News11:22 11-Mar-26

14-year-old driver dead, 3 adult passengers injured in crash in Green County Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky10:45 11-Mar-26

Bluegrass Crime Stoppers offering cash reward for information about wanted man WKYT08:58 11-Mar-26

Former University of Kentucky cheerleader, 21, indicted for manslaughter of newborn son who was … MailOnline08:14 11-Mar-26

Report: Guards smuggled drugs into one of Kentucky’s most notorious prisons Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:08 11-Mar-26

Judge denies probation for Covington teen convicted of hate crime killing WKYT05:05 11-Mar-26

Honduran woman with clean record deported after 10 years in Louisville, her children get left behind WAVE 3, Kentucky20:28 10-Mar-26

Laken Snelling indicted on manslaughter and other charges for the death of an infant in August 2025 Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:57 10-Mar-26

Lexington gala supports nonprofit that fights youth trafficking LEX1817:36 10-Mar-26

KSP identifies victim and alleged suspect in Todd County murder WBKO16:43 10-Mar-26

Former UK athlete indicted for manslaughter, testing reveals baby was born alive Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:15 10-Mar-26

3 Bowling Green juveniles arrested after investigation into burglaries and car thefts WBKO16:02 10-Mar-26

Fayette County grand jury indicts former UK student in death of infant son LEX1815:45 10-Mar-26

Suspect in custody after man killed, another injured in Todd County shooting WSMV, Tennessee15:43 10-Mar-26

Man charged with murder in fatal Western Kentucky shooting Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:05 10-Mar-26

KSP investigate Todd County shooting that left 1 man dead, another injured LEX1814:04 10-Mar-26

What Kentucky law says — and doesn’t say — about what to do after pregnancy loss Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky11:21 10-Mar-26

Daviess Co. shooting victim identified; suspect in custody WAVE 3, Kentucky19:01 9-Mar-26

Kentucky Man Accused of Beating Wife Until She Was ‘Unrecognizable,’ Police Say People18:14 9-Mar-26

Man accused of killing UK student in crash takes plea deal WBKO17:39 9-Mar-26

Analysis: Anti-crime bill would add hundreds of millions in new KY prison costs Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:32 9-Mar-26

Kentucky woman accused of digging up her father’s burial remains Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:30 9-Mar-26

Tractor-trailer driver from Chicago charged in fatal Kentucky DUI crash Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:22 9-Mar-26

KY parents charged with abuse locked sons with autism in closet, sibling said Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:20 9-Mar-26

Probable cause affidavit released in case of Indiana man accused of killing father, stepfather WAVE 3, Kentucky12:25 9-Mar-26

KY’s ‘foster care gap’ puts too many kids in unsafe settings, auditor says Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:11 9-Mar-26

Safer Kentucky Act legal fight: AG seeks emergency appeal over retroactive sentencing ruling WAVE 3, Kentucky05:37 9-Mar-26

Judge denies motion for recusal in the murder trial of former Letcher County Sheriff WEKU Public Radio05:28 9-Mar-26

Dirty Dozen tax scams for 2026: IRS reminds taxpayers to watch out for dangerous threats WBKO00:31 9-Mar-26

Dcso issues wanted poster for man accused of murder in shooting 14 News20:38 8-Mar-26

Youth minister who swapped images of child sex abuse with KY superintendent is sentenced Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky23:31 7-Mar-26

AG Coleman asks appeals court to prevent some Ky prisoners from being paroled Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:20 7-Mar-26

Wayne County Sheriff's Office searching for overnight burglary suspect LEX1812:16 7-Mar-26

Dcso: one dead, one hurt after overnight shooting near Knottsville 14 News10:30 7-Mar-26

AG Coleman files appeal to keep over 200 criminals behind bars WBKO21:29 6-Mar-26

Special judge won’t recuse himself in murder case against KY sheriff who shot a judge Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky18:36 6-Mar-26

LexPark warns of scammers claiming Kentuckians have unpaid tickets Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:21 6-Mar-26

Second man charged with murder in connection to deadly Perry County fight Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:40 6-Mar-26

Lexpark warns community of fake parking citation text scam LEX1815:45 6-Mar-26

Clinic owner convicted of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances WSAZ14:48 6-Mar-26

One dead, one arrested in Carroll County shooting WAVE 3, Kentucky14:34 6-Mar-26

Two new arrests in Perry County murder investigation WYMT13:30 6-Mar-26

Indiana Youth Minister Linked to Imprisoned Kentucky School Superintendent Sentenced to Nine Years in Federal Prison… FBI (Press Release)13:11 6-Mar-26

West KY NOW celebrates Women’s History Month and 60 years of national organization WKMS12:17 6-Mar-26

Kenton County Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking FBI (Press Release)11:17 6-Mar-26

New permit required for Kentucky Fish and Wildlife shooting ranges WAVE 3, Kentucky10:19 6-Mar-26

FBI Louisville Honors Children’s Advocacy Centers of Kentucky with National Award FBI (Press Release)08:00 6-Mar-26

Ky court upholds death sentence, AG asks Supreme Court to intervene in another case Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:08 6-Mar-26

ATF seeks federal charges against suspects in Cincinnati mass shooting WKYT04:50 6-Mar-26

In the last month

‘Create a safer Louisville’: Lmpd Foundation launches Repeat Offender Initiative WAVE 3, Kentucky22:57 5-Mar-26

Proposed Kentucky bill would automate expungement process LEX1819:13 5-Mar-26

Man charged with murder in Daviess County deadly crash 14 News19:04 5-Mar-26

Northern Kentucky child sex crime conviction spurs new state bill WCPO TV, Ohio18:58 5-Mar-26

Daughter Fatally Shot Mother After She Wouldn't Let Her Leave the House Bellingham Herald18:57 5-Mar-26

Lexington man indicted after police say he killed 81-year-old man Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:27 5-Mar-26

Good Question: What are the signs of an online scam? WKYT16:58 5-Mar-26

Pressure mounts for details after investigation into Harless killing comes up short Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:44 5-Mar-26

Former Laurel Co. prosecutors demand answers in London police shooting death WKYT13:34 5-Mar-26

California Sues Trump Over His Unlawful Use of Tariffs — Again California Attorney General (Press Release)12:23 5-Mar-26

Man charged with murder in shooting death of woman at Paducah nightclub extradited from Ill. KFVS1211:59 5-Mar-26

Tucker Carlson’s Nicotine Pouch Truck Got Hijacked. He’s Offering $100K to Find It. Entrepreneur Magazine10:54 5-Mar-26

Report: Kentucky death row inmate loses appeal in 1987 double murder case LEX1810:24 5-Mar-26

MPD: Man arrested on assault charges after shooting victim with BB gun 14 News09:29 5-Mar-26

Eleven years in prison for a crime I didn’t commit. KY still won’t compensate me | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky08:49 5-Mar-26

KY legislators have a new approach to cracking down on metal, copper wire thefts Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:04 5-Mar-26

Multi-county drug operation leads to 11 arrests in ‘Operation Snow White’ Dubois County Free Press15:56 4-Mar-26

Pair from Poland arrested in western Ky. in connection with multi-state theft ring WKYT13:52 4-Mar-26

Suspect apprehended in manhunt after deadly Perry County fight Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:02 4-Mar-26

Ky sheriff’s office conducts search warrants in fatal ATV crash investigation Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky11:42 4-Mar-26

11 arrested in drug investigation dubbed ‘Operation: Snow White,’ officials say 14 News11:32 4-Mar-26

Man apprehended in ongoing manhunt after deadly Perry County fight Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky10:20 4-Mar-26

Kentucky Man Sentenced to Prison for Fentanyl Crime FBI (Press Release)08:32 4-Mar-26

‘I’ll be back’: UofL grad injured in Park Hill neighborhood drive-by shooting works hard to recover WAVE 3, Kentucky23:23 3-Mar-26

Clay Co. man accused of starting fire inside Dollar General WKYT20:58 3-Mar-26

Powerball's $167.3 Million Man Pleads Guilty In Cop Battery Case The Smoking Gun18:22 3-Mar-26

Louisville Bats, Whiskey Thief Distilling Co. Announce Multiyear Partnership WAVE 3, Kentucky12:52 3-Mar-26

Former Letcher Co. deputy accused of trading leniency for sex settles lawsuit Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:28 3-Mar-26

16-Year-Old Girl Charged with DUI After ATV Crash Killed Her Best Friend and Injured Another Passenger People09:52 3-Mar-26

2 arrested in Cincinnati mass shooting, police say WKYT08:35 3-Mar-26

Arrests in Cincinnati mass shooting WKYT07:24 3-Mar-26

Former Kentucky federal prisoner accused of killing fellow inmate Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:09 3-Mar-26

Former Eky sheriff charged with murder won’t testify at civil trial after all Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:09 3-Mar-26

Kentucky AG helps shut down fraudulent veterans’ group stealing donations Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky04:48 3-Mar-26

Man sentenced for August 2022 fatal shooting, plus other Lexington court updates Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky04:48 3-Mar-26

Cincinnati mass shooting: 2 suspects arrested WKYT03:40 3-Mar-26

Kentucky man pleads guilty to kidnapping, child abduction charges after sparking nationwide manhunt WSMV, Tennessee17:05 2-Mar-26

17-year-old arrested in connection to Louisville lounge shooting that injured 4 WAVE 3, Kentucky15:40 2-Mar-26

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