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Man arrested after allegedly stealing 2 vehicles and fleeing Winchester police
5+ day, 39+ min ago (213+ words) CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " A man is in custody at the Clark County Detention Center after the Winchester Police Department said he stole two vehicles across multiple cities and fled from officers into a wooded area. Police arrested Levi Polson…...
Winchester celebrates Clark County basketball teams with parade after historic dual state championships
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (329+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX18) " Hundreds of people filled the streets of Winchester to celebrate the Clark County girls and boys high school basketball teams with a parade after both won state championships. This marks the first time since 1928 that both the boys…...
Winchester firefighter arrested, resigns after confessing to overtime payroll fraud scheme
2+ week, 5+ day ago (208+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) " Winchester police arrested a city firefighter who resigned after confessing to claiming more than $10, 000 in fraudulent overtime pay, according to a news release from the Winchester Police Department. The department reported that Kenneth Ball was arrested on…...
Winchester Fire employee charged after fraudulently claiming overtime for 13 months
2+ week, 5+ day ago (150+ words) A now-former Winchester Fire Department employee is facing charges after fraudulently claiming overtime over the past 13 months. In a release, Winchester Chief of Police Travis Thompson reports that Winchester Fire Department Chief Christopher Whiteley approached Thompson on Wednesday regarding potential…...
Female folk trio from Winchester wins Josie award at Grand Ole Opry
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (274+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. " From a Winchester brewery, to on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, female folk trio 'Them Lasses' have had a great year making music. "We're a trio of pickin', singin', songwritin' women from Winchester spreading joy through harmony…...
2025 Holiday Giveaway: Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear in Winchester
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (76+ words) A family-owned business in Winchester is marking a milestone. Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. A family-owned business in Winchester is marking a milestone Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 Since 1976, it…...
1 dead, 1 injured in Winchester Road crash
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (179+ words) UPDATE: Dec. 3 at 10: 45 a. m. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn confirmed to LEX 18 that one person died and another was injured in the crash on Winchester Road. According to the coroner, the vehicle was traveling inbound on Winchester Road when it left…...
Kentucky Volleyball defeats Tennessee in SEC Semifinals, 3-1
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (495+ words) SAVANNAH, Ga. (LEX 18) " The University of Kentucky Volleyball team took on the Tennessee Volunteers in the SEC Volleyball Tournament semifinals. Kentucky advances after a 3-1 win. "We just know that they're gonna want revenge on us," freshman setter Kasie O'Brien said....
Winchester cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Rockwell Road
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (169+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) " A 48-year-old cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Rockwell Road in Winchester on Nov. 17, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Officials reported that a man, identified as John Mc Queen, was riding his bicycle…...
Winchester first responders join in the Halloween fun, reminding kids they're "the good guys"
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (380+ words) CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " First responders traded their uniforms for costumes Thursday night, joining hundreds of families for the city's annual Halloween Mania event in downtown Winchester. The Halloween celebration, which closes several downtown blocks to traffic, provides children with…...