Lexington firefighters find furry friend stowed away in fire truck
Lexington firefighters were heading to a call before an unusual sound from their engine stopped them in their tracks. It wasn’t a clanking, rattling or any other concerning noise that would halt most motorists. It was a faint “meow” coming from the engine compartment. Firefighters searched the truck for the source of...
Texas homicide suspect caught in Kentucky
MT. STERLING, Ky. (WKYT) – A man wanted in connection with a homicide in Texas was caught in Kentucky. According to Mt. Sterling Police, its officers helped the FBI in locating a suspect wanted for a homicide that happened in Dallas in the fall of 2023. Investigators determined the...
Bryan Station dean, coach indicted on wanton endangerment charge
The Bryan Station High School dean of students who was charged with wanton endangerment earlier this year has been indicted by a grand jury, according to court documents. John “Jay” Bordas was the dean and an athletic coach at Bryan Station when he was charged with first-degree wanton endangerment , a felony, in...
Lexington Police Arrest Da’Mond Smith on Criminal Charges
Lexington police have arrested 22-year-old Da’Mond Smith after a detailed investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies. Smith faces an array of serious charges, totaling 26 in Fayette County. His offenses include first-degree wanton endangerment, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and multiple...
FCPS dean indicted by grand jury
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - An FCPS dean accused of pointing a gun at a driver has been indicted by a grand jury. We first told you about John Bordas in mid-April, when he was accused of wanton endangerment after allegedly following someone home and pointing a gun at them after a traffic incident.
Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Commonwealth Center for Fathers and Families’ Chief Visionary Officer David Cozart and Regional Engagement Agent-Louisville Anthony Richardson joins Maira Ansari to highlight their mission to increase the capacity for positive fatherhood engagement across the Commonwealth through education,...
Harrison County Doctor Sentenced for Unlawful Distribution of Controlled Substances
Lexingtonky.news – Lexington Times Web Editor – 2025-07-30 19:17:00. SUMMARY: Michael Gainey, a 70-year-old family medicine doctor from Harrison County, Kentucky, was sentenced to 80 months in prison for unlawfully distributing controlled substances. Pleading guilty to seven counts, Gainey prescribed drugs like...
Kentucky Attorney Linked to $5 Million Embezzlement Scheme
A $5 million embezzlement scheme involving Lexington attorney Delmon Lyle McQuinn has been revealed, with allegations impacting thousands of victims. McQuinn, who took his life shortly after being accused of financial misconduct, was alleged to have committed various illegal activities, including fraud and elder...
Man accused of raping woman he met on dating app
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announces decision on potential third term. Warning issued after boats keep getting too close to Wolf Creek Dam. Warning issued after boats keep getting too close to Wolf Creek Dam. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton announces decision on potential third term. Updated: 35 minutes ago. Lexington...
Ky. animal shelter at full capacity due to rising living costs
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Animal shelters across the country are struggling to keep up, including in the Bluegrass. One local shelter says the rising costs of pet care are leading to more people surrendering their pets. “I’ve never seen something like this in my life,” Paws 4 the Cause General...