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Louisville’s health department investigating complaints of mice at 2nd local Kroger store

Complaints about mice have been reported at a second Louisville-area Kroger store.Louisville's health department said it received complaints about the store on La Grange Road in eastern Jefferson County on May 5, June 6 and June 9.Each time the health department investigated, no live ...
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Justice Department challenges Kentucky reg allowing in-state tuition for undocumented students

President Donald Trump's administration has asked a federal judge to strike down a Kentucky regulation that it says unlawfully gives undocumented immigrants access to in-state college tuition.The U.S. Justice Department's lawsuit says the regulation violates federal immigration law by enabling undocumented students to qualify ...
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1 dead, 3 injured after single-vehicle crash in LaRue County

A teen from Campbellsville died Saturday afternoon after their vehicle crashed and overturned on a highway in LaRue County, a release from the Kentucky State Police says.KSP says they responded to the single-vehicle crash on KY 210 east of Hodgenville after receiving a call ...
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Police: 2 dead, 1 injured after van crashed into telephone pole in Frankfort

Two people are dead and one is being treated for injuries after a van crashed into a telephone pole in Franklin County on Sunday morning, according to Kentucky State Police.State police are investigating a single-vehicle fatal crash that killed 76-year-old Carolyn Jackson and 81-year-old ...
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Hundreds gather in Lexington for ‘No Kings’ protest

No Kings’ protests were held across the country Saturday. Thousands participated in demonstrations throughout Kentucky, including a rally in downtown Lexington. “Somebody summed it up with their shirt or sign, there isn’t enough room on this sign for all the reasons I’m here,” one protester told ...
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Son of Special Olympics KY CEO dies on fly fishing trip in Colorado

Noah Tinch, the teenage son of the CEO of Special Olympics Kentucky, died on a fly-fishing trip at Sunset Lakes in Mesa, Colorado, according to the family.A release from the Mesa County Sheriff's Office details that Tinch was found unresponsive in "less than a ...
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Hundreds of dogs and owners raise funds at Lexington Humane Society’s Mutt Strut

Paws hit the pavement at Lexington Legends Field for the Lexington Humane Society's annual Mutt Strut fundraiser, bringing together dogs and their humans to support thousands of animals in need.The event raises tens of thousands of dollars for the non-profit organization, which relies on ...
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Paducah woman sentenced for wire fraud and identity theft

A Paducah woman is headed to federal prison after being found guilty of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. On June 11, 35-year-old Nichole M. Lawrence was sentenced to two years and four months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for six ...
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1 arrested, 2 injured following stabbing near Anniston Drive in Lexington

The Lexington Police Department says that 26-year-old Xaiver Nicholson was arrested in connection to the stabbing that happened Friday morning at the Mini Mart on Anniston Drive.According to police, Nicholson fled the scene before officers arrived but was located a short time later.Police say ...
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Postponed Kentucky Derby Festival event brings family fun to southwest Louisville

Kentucky Derby Festival events wrapped up over a month ago but there was one more that had a chance to make families smile.Saturday was the first ever Zoeller Pump Company Parade Fest on Cane Run Road in southwest Louisville. There were inflatables, arts, crafts, ...
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17-year-old now charged with murder of 2nd missing teen

The 17-year-old previously charged with the death of Ali Naqvi has been charged with a second count of Murder for Aoun Basboos. Police say the 17-year-old was charged with murder on June 6 and is currently being held at a juvenile detention center, where ...
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Parents call for peace in Lexington as violence typically escalates during summer

Lexington families are expressing their hope for a safer summer in the city.Davita Gatewood stood with other families on Friday, remembering Robert Cowan Jr., her son’s father who died in a shooting.Gatewood stressed the urgency of educating children about safety and the impacts gun ...
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