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KSP, coroner respond to Wilgreen Lake Boat Ramp in Richmond late Wednesday night
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (141+ words) KSP, coroner respond to Wilgreen Lake Boat Ramp in Richmond late Wednesday night'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…...
Crews contain downtown Williamsburg fire after more than 10-hour battle
2+ mon, 4+ 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
2+ 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
2+ 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…...
Richmond homeless shelter files lawsuit against city over winter closure
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (409+ words) RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " Madison Home, Inc. has filed legal action against the City of Richmond after officials denied the organization's annual approval to operate its overnight winter shelter, leaving Madison County without a viable shelter option as temperatures drop. According…...
Kentucky State Police search for Richmond man missing since October
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (107+ words) RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " Kentucky State Police are searching for a Richmond man who has been missing for two months. 63-year-old Kevin Samuel McCullough was last seen on Oct. 15 near a residence on Moran Summit Road in Madison County, according to…...
Billboard with blunt political message in Richmond sparks backlash
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (376+ words) RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " A digital billboard along the Richmond bypass is generating strong reactions with its blunt political message: "YOUR PRESIDENT IS A FELON." The blue sign, located in the traditionally red-leaning Madison County, has sparked heated online debate since…...
2025 Holiday Giveaway: Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear in Winchester
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (76+ words) A family-owned business in Winchester is marking a milestone. Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. A family-owned business in Winchester is marking a milestone Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 Since 1976, it…...
Richmond BBQ restaurant gets $10K grant after storm damage
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (313+ words) MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " A Richmond barbecue restaurant is back in business after receiving crucial support to recover from winter storm damage that threatened to shut down operations permanently. Smitty's Southern Style BBQ on East Irvine Street has been serving…...
1 dead, 1 injured in Winchester Road crash
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (179+ words) UPDATE: Dec. 3 at 10:45 a.m. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn confirmed to LEX 18 that one person died and another was injured in the crash on Winchester Road. According to the coroner, the vehicle was traveling inbound on Winchester Road when it left…...