KY woman convicted of killing mother released from prison after 20 years
A former Georgetown woman convicted of killing her mother in 2005 has been released from prison after 20 years. Stephanie Olson, 41, was released from the Kentucky Department of Corrections on Tuesday — five years before her full sentence was up. In 2005, Olson was sentenced by a Scott County jury to 25 years in...
Jessamine Co. man finishes 5 day stay in uninsulated shack to raise awareness for...
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Outside of the county’s library one Jessamine County man just spent five days in an uninsulated, deteriorating shack. For Templin, it’s not about replicating a homeless experience, it’s about starting a conversation about homelessness and affordable housing here in the county. Hundreds...
Reward offered for suspect considered armed and dangerous
Jeffrey Ryan is wanted on multiple warrants and is considered armed and dangerous, according to the department.
Kentucky woman freed 23 years after plotting mother’s stabbing death
Stephanie Olsen was released from prison after serving 20 years for her role in the stabbing death of her mother, Diane Snellen, in 2002.
Lexington stabbing under investigation, victim hospitalized
The Lexington Police Department is investigating a Friday night stabbing.
1 extricated in Lexington I-64 crash with semi
The Lexington Fire Department received a report of a car crash on I-64.
Suspect who shot at Kentucky officers arrested after ‘extensive manhunt’
A suspect who allegedly fired shots at officers during a pursuit has been arrested, according to the Georgetown Police Department. The incident began around 3 a.m. Tuesday when police attempted to pull over a vehicle near Paynes Depot. The driver, who was not identified, fled from officers toward Stamping Ground,...
FIRST ALERT | Chris Bailey tracks more winter weather systems
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It’s a WKYT First Alert Weather Day through Saturday. The third snowfall of the month is impacting Kentucky today and will cause some travel issues to start the day. After a brief break, Old Man Winter really flexes later in the week into the weekend as bitterly cold air brings snow chances.
Kentucky State Police to Conduct Traffic Safety Checkpoints in Local Counties This December
On December 8, 2025, the Kentucky State Police announced plans to conduct traffic safety checkpoints in the Post 7 district. This district includes Madison, Clark, Estill, Lee, Owsley, Jackson, Mercer, Boyle, Lincoln, Garrard, and Jessamine counties.
Pope: “We’re reconsidering everything”
Coming off one of the worst losses in program history, Kentucky head coach Mark Pope says the Wildcats may need some big changes. Speaking Monday during his weekly radio show, Pope said last week’s embarrassing 94-59 loss to Gonzaga in Nashville — a game that led to his team being roundly booed on several occasions —...
