Defense Seeks Lesser Sentence in Lexington Murder Trial
In a high-profile murder trial in Lexington, Kentucky, the defense team is advocating for a lesser sentence for the defendant involved in a tragic downtown incident. The defense argues that the actions were unintentional, while the prosecution maintains evidence of deliberate intent. As the jury deliberates, the case...
Lexington to host annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration next week
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) — Lexington’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is set for next week, with events planned in downtown Lexington. According to organizers, the day will begin with the annual Freedom March on Monday afternoon. The march is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. in downtown Lexington.
Kentucky domestic violence deaths increase annually as Lexington murder case highlights growing crisis
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Domestic violence homicides in Kentucky have increased by two or three people each year, according to an advocate in Richmond, reaching nearly 60 deaths last year. The latest case involves Roberto Paredes, who appeared in Fayette County District Court on Friday afternoon. He’s facing three...
Shelters offer more than warmth as winter weather hits central Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - As temperatures drop many people may be looking for a warm place to stay. Several shelters across central Kentucky are open helping people get out of the cold. “the mindset of the individual out in that cold is so much worse on them than the actual...
Wildcats rally from 17 down for improbable 80-78 win over #24 Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Tennessee’s 79 wins over the Wildcats lead all teams. Vanderbilt is a distant second with 50. The Vols 12 wins over Kentucky during Rick Barnes’ tenure (2015-26) are four more than any other team. That includes an 11-8 record against ranked Wildcat teams, good for over twice as many such...
KSR’s Rapid Reaction to ANOTHER Kentucky comeback and win in Knoxville
Kentucky did it again. After trailing by as many as 17 points near the end of the first half, the Cats stormed back in the second, taking their first lead with 34 seconds remaining to beat Tennessee 80-78. It was Kentucky’s fourth win in a row in Knoxville and sixth in the last seven tries. Jack Pilgrim, Zack...
Wind chills to stay in teens or below for several days as arctic cold...
Saturday’s weather was as warm as Central Kentuckians will see for several days. After a chance of scattered snow showers Saturday night, a wave of arctic cold moves in, bringing wind chills that could drop to around zero, according to WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey . Wind chills across much of the state will...
Kentucky Bill Would Eliminate Insanity Defense in Wake of Child’s Death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — House Bill 422, filed Thursday by lawmakers in the Kentucky General Assembly, would eliminate the insanity defense and substantially restructure the state's sentencing and parole system for violent crimes. The legislation, known as "Logan's Law," has attracted 32 cosponsors. The bill is named for...
Kentucky fights in Knoxville with Tennessee’s bully ball extending beyond the buzzer
It all came apart for the Vols and that frustration led to both teams being separated, see the video inside.
Louisville and Kentucky collide in heated recruiting battle for nation’s No. 1 recruit
Louisville and Kentucky enter recruiting battle for No. 1 overall recruit after latest update.
