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I-64 eastbound near mile marker 98 closed due to crash, Winchester police report
3+ hour, 5+ min ago (86+ words) Winchester police report that I-64 eastbound near mile marker 98 is closed due to a crash on Tuesday morning. According to police, the roadway will be shut down for an unknown amount of time. I-64 eastbound near mile marker 98 closed due to crash,…...
Man arrested after allegedly stealing 2 vehicles and fleeing Winchester police
2+ week, 3+ day ago (213+ words) CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " A man is in custody at the Clark County Detention Center after the Winchester Police Department said he stole two vehicles across multiple cities and fled from officers into a wooded area. Police arrested Levi Polson…...
Winchester celebrates Clark County basketball teams with parade after historic dual state championships
2+ week, 1+ day ago (329+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX18) " Hundreds of people filled the streets of Winchester to celebrate the Clark County girls and boys high school basketball teams with a parade after both won state championships. This marks the first time since 1928 that both the boys…...
Millstone Social in downtown Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate"
3+ week, 6+ day ago (139+ words) Millstone Social in downtown Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'LEX18 Millstone Social in downtown Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate' RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " Millstone Social in downtown Richmond announced on Facebook that it is closing immediately due to…...
Winchester firefighter arrested, resigns after confessing to overtime payroll fraud scheme
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (208+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) " Winchester police arrested a city firefighter who resigned after confessing to claiming more than $10, 000 in fraudulent overtime pay, according to a news release from the Winchester Police Department. The department reported that Kenneth Ball was arrested on…...
Winchester Fire employee charged after fraudulently claiming overtime for 13 months
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (150+ words) A now-former Winchester Fire Department employee is facing charges after fraudulently claiming overtime over the past 13 months. In a release, Winchester Chief of Police Travis Thompson reports that Winchester Fire Department Chief Christopher Whiteley approached Thompson on Wednesday regarding potential…...
KSP, coroner respond to Wilgreen Lake Boat Ramp in Richmond late Wednesday night
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (141+ words) LEX18 KSP, coroner respond to Wilgreen Lake Boat Ramp in Richmond late Wednesday night RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " LEX 18 is working to learn more information after Kentucky State Police and the Madison County Coroner's Office were seen at the Wilgreen Lake Boat…...
Crews contain downtown Williamsburg fire after more than 10-hour battle
3+ mon, 6+ day ago (324+ words) WILLIAMSBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) " Fire crews successfully contained a massive fire that tore through downtown Williamsburg after battling flames for more than 10 hours, officials said. More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene after multiple buildings caught fire late Tuesday night in…...
Female folk trio from Winchester wins Josie award at Grand Ole Opry
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. " From a Winchester brewery, to on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, female folk trio 'Them Lasses' have had a great year making music. "We're a trio of pickin', singin', songwritin' women from Winchester spreading joy through harmony…...
Richmond man arrested after alleged carjacking during Facebook Marketplace vehicle sale
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (204+ words) RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " A 21-year-old Richmond man was arrested Sunday evening after he allegedly carjacked victims during what was supposed to be a vehicle sale arranged through Facebook Marketplace, officials reported. The Richmond Police Department detailed that Jadon Carter of…...