March 2026 – Page 29

Kentucky State Police Post 11 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

Kentucky State Police Post 11, which provides coverage for Clay, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne, and Whitley counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at locations approved by the Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. In addition […]

Sister of woman killed in Lincoln County fire demands answers more than a year later

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX 18) — More than a year after a camper fire killed a 37-year-old mother in Lincoln County, her sister says she still does not have the answers she deserves — and has taken it […]

Bill would give custody protections to domestic violence victims

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE) – There is a little more than a month before the end of Kentucky’s legislative session, but the state house wasted no time in passing a bill that will protect domestic violence survivors when […]

Senate bill would expand Kentucky’s electric rate oversight board

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A Kentucky Senate bill that would change the makeup of the agency overseeing electric rate decisions advanced in committee Wednesday. Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, would expand the Public […]

Settlement reached in Danville arrest of dementia patient, city promises reform

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(FOX 56) — More than a year after an elderly man with dementia’s forcible arrest at Walmart, his attorney said they’ll finally see change. Police bodycam video shows 66-year-old John Hardwick pleading for help after a […]

Kentucky Senate passes bill to eliminate remaining child marriage exception

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill aimed at closing what lawmakers say is the final loophole allowing child marriage in the state. State Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville, sponsored Senate […]

Ky. House Education Committee approves legislation to reform teacher-student communication restrictions

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WAVE/WKYT) – A new law was implemented in 2025 that restricted communication between Kentucky teachers and students outside the classroom, in an effort to protect children, but a new piece of legislation in Frankfort is […]

Kentucky WBB opens postseason with commanding win over Arkansas, 94-64

March 5, 2026 Kisha Jones

(LEX18) — Welcome to March. Ninth-seeded Kentucky Women’s Basketball opened postseason play at the SEC Women’s Basketball Tournament on Wednesday morning, facing No. 16 seed Arkansas in a win-or-go-home matchup. The Wildcats led from start […]

Two Tennessee men arrested on firearm and other Charges

March 4, 2026 Eric Criswell

According to Wayne County Sheriff Tim Catron a vehicle traffic stop for moving violations has resulted in two convicted felons from Tennessee being arrested on firearm and other charges. On March 2, 2026, at approximately […]

Monticello Woman Arrested in Russell County for fleeing Police

March 4, 2026 Eric Criswell

A Monticello woman was taken into custody early this morning after reportedly trying to drive away from a traffic stop. According to Russell Springs Police, 18‑year‑old Heymmy Velasquez was charged with first‑degree fleeing or evading […]

Air Methods is set to obtain an additional base of operations in the Lake Cumberland Area

March 4, 2026 Eric Criswell

Air Methods whose home office is in Colorado is looking to add an additional helicopter base in the area. The Russell County Judge Executive has said the company will be leasing a terminal at the […]

Fire Department Shares Safety Tip on Making Sure All Vents Are Clear of Debris

March 4, 2026 Kisha Jones

Monticello Fire Department Shares Safety Tip: Make sure all vents for your furnace, stove, fireplaces, and dryers are clear of snow and other debris.