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A 22-year-old woman from Frankfort has been repeatedly detained by police and, over the past four years, placed on emergency court orders for psychiatric hospitalization about 20 times, according to Kentucky Lantern. The most recent episode has put her in jail rather than on the street.
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Lexington officials said an 18-year-old suspect was taken into custody after a Saturday night shooting at Charles Young Park that killed a teenager and injured four people, prompting a police-led investigation and a public safety update from city leaders.
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One day after a mass shooting in downtown Lexington left five people injured, city leaders gathered at the Charles Young Center to outline available resources and emphasize next steps for residents.
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Utilities respond after a round of severe weather knocked out electricity for many customers in the WLKY coverage area, according to the station’s MAPS updates.
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The Harlan County resident told WLKY she woke to a surprising scene after a bear got inside her home and consumed food left for the night.
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Gregory Henderson Jr., listed by the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted,” was arrested in Mississippi and taken into federal custody, according to WKYT. The case raises renewed attention on federal fugitive operations and local ties to a Kentucky community.
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Gov. Andy Beshear said during an appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday that he is looking ahead to 2028 and called for broad changes to the way government works, remarks that come as Kentucky’s political and policy agenda continues to take shape into the next election cycle.
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Mayor Linda Gorton, Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers, and One Lexington Director Devine Carama held a public update Saturday night after a mass shooting at Charles Young Park.
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U.S. Rep. Andy Barr and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton issued statements Sunday following a shooting Saturday evening at Charles Young Park that authorities said left one person dead and four injured.
