Law enforcement in Madison County seeks suspect connected to recent burglary
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in locating a suspect involved in a recent burglary. The incident took place on Wednesday on Cane Springs Road. The suspect is alleged to have cut the lock off a detached garage and stolen several items, according to the sheriff’s
Madison County volunteer fire department assures they will stay in service
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The White Hall Volunteer Fire Department (WHVFD) released a statement to reassure Madison County residents that their operation is fully intact. With Madison County Fire Department constructing a new station, concerns rose that it would disrupt the operation of the WHVFD. WHVFD says they ha
Threats lead to lockdowns, evacuation at Lexington schools. Students safe.
Two Fayette County schools went on lockdown Friday morning after receiving threats, though district officials said all students and staff are safe. District spokesperson Miranda Scully said Ashland Elementary received a phone call at 9:50 a.m. that included a bomb threat, resulting in students being evacuated from the
Colleagues remember Luke Ashcraft, man killed in Bourbon County burglary
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Colleagues are remembering the life of 60-year-old Lucian “Luke” Ashcraft. Police say he was killed during a burglary early Wednesday morning in Bourbon County. Luke Ashcraft dedicated 15 years of service at family-owned Central Equipment in Lexington as a small engine mechanic. His colleagues..
Lexington approaches 100 days without gun-related homicide
It’s been 99 days since Lexington’s last gun-related homicide, a milestone the city is marking with cautious hope.
Kentucky’s Logan’s Law could block early release for repeat offender
In April, Lexington police arrested Glenn Doneghy on assault and robbery charges — the same man who received early release in 2019 for the 2010 hit-and-run death of Lexington officer Bryan Durman.
Cause of death released for man killed in workplace accident
SADIEVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - The cause of death of a man killed in a workplace accident in Scott County has been released. The Fayette County Coroner’s office reports that Johnny Edwards Donahue, 35, died from multiple blunt force trauma after being injured in an on the job accident in Sadieville.
Kentucky Man Man Handed 24-Year Sentence After Violent Two-Day Robbery Spree
Inside of Jail. TFP File Photo A 24-year-old Lexington man will spend more than two...
Fayette County coroner identifies 35-year-old man killed while clearing trees
A man from Owingsville who died in a workplace accident was identified by the Fayette county Coroner’s Office Friday. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn said the man was Johnny Donahue, a 35-year-old who was working in Scott County when the incident happened. The accident happened in the 3000 block of Josephine Road in S
Kentucky is Near the Bottom of the SEC in Athletic Donations
College sports are a money-making enterprise. In the revenue-sharing era, deep pockets prevail when it’s time to build a roster. Some schools in the SEC have more money to work with thanks to generous donors. It’s an uphill climb for Kentucky against its SEC competition. Thanks to open records requests from Al.com’s Ma

















