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54-year-old man dies while in custody at Louisville Metro Corrections

A man died while in custody at Louisville Metro Corrections Friday afternoon.Officers found a 54-year-old man, who was being housed in the medical unit, unresponsive around 3:23 p.m., Maj. Jason Logsdon, a spokesperson for the jail, said in a news release.Logsdon said officers and ...
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SWAT standoff ends with 1 in custody after 70-year-old man shot, killed in Smoketown

A SWAT standoff in Louisville's Smoketown neighborhood has ended with one person in custody after a man was shot to death late Saturday morning.John Bradley, a spokesman for the Louisville Metro Police Department, said officers responded on a reported shooting in the 700 block ...
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Woman arrested in connection to Laurel County deadly shooting

One woman is in custody after her mother was found dead Friday night.According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, a shooting happened at a home on Burnett Road outside of London.Deputies found one body at the scene, identified as Carol Rich, with multiple gunshot ...
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2 arrested and charged with torture of a dog or cat in Cynthiana

Two people from Cynthiana have been arrested and charged with torture of a dog or cat, a Class D Felony, according to the Harrison County Flora Shropshire Animal Shelter.According to a social media post from the animal shelter, James Maggard and Madisyn Smith have ...
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Paducah leaders debate housing solutions amid growing shortage

Local leaders are clarifying how they're trying to solve an affordable housing problem. It's a nationwide issue that includes the city of Paducah. At the center of the debate right now is the Katterjohn property on Broadway Street. City commissioners desire to see housing ...
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Son of former Governor Matt Bevin wants parents held responsible after alleged abandonment in Jamaica

Jonah Bevin, the adopted son of Matt and Glenna Bevin, said he was abandoned in Jamaica after the program he was sent to got shut down.On the surface, the Atlantis Leadership Academy looks peaceful and serene according to its website that is still active. ...
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17-year-old charged with death of Lexington student

The Lexington Police Department reports that a 17-year-old has been charged with murder in connection to the shooting death of 16-year-old Arsenio Jackson Jr.Jackson was shot and killed on Rambling Creek in the early morning hours of March 4.The identity of that suspect has ...
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Kentucky Crafted Market supports small businesses amid rising costs and tariff uncertainties

The annual Kentucky Crafted Market opened its doors on Sunday, showcasing dozens of small businesses while providing them with crucial support to grow and thrive in a challenging economic landscape.For decades, the Kentucky Crafted Market has been critical for small businesses to succeed.Richard Kolb, ...
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McCracken County High School student dies in car accident

 McCracken County Public Schools reports a McCracken County High School student died in a car accident over the weekend."Our hearts go out to the student's family, friends, and the entire Mustang community during this difficult time," said the school system. "To support students and staff, a grief response ...
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Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to conduct roadway testing in district 7

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) will conduct roadway testing from Monday, March 10, until Friday, March 21, in an effort to reduce fatalities and serious injuries on Kentucky roadways.Data will be collected and used to study road surfaces and determine the relationship between friction ...
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Nelson County sheriff, chief deputy indicted on multiple charges

Nelson County Sheriff Ramon Pineiora and Chief Deputy Brandon Bryan have been indicted.According to court documents, both are charged with abuse of public trust, theft by deception and official misconduct. Bryan is also charged with forgery.The indictments come as Pineiora faces a ...
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City of Paducah reinstalls engraved bricks to preserve local history

The City of Paducah began work Wednesday to reinstall nearly 1,000 engraved bricks that were removed during a previous construction project. Community members said the reinstallation will help preserve local history.The engraved bricks were removed from North Second Street and Broadway Street in 2023 ...
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