July 2026 – Page 29 – Z93 Country

Laurel County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teenager

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing 17-year-old who they say possibly ran away. Blake Davidson was last seen on Baby Lane, which is located six miles northeast of London, […]

USPS truck catches fire in Whitley County

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A USPS truck caught fire July 8 on Highway 26 in Whitley County, according to Woodbine Fire and Rescue. Crews respond to USPS truck fire in Whitley County(Woodbine Fire & Rescue) Crews say […]

Person drowns at Laurel County lake

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A person drowned in Laurel County on Thursday evening. According to officials with the London-Laurel Rescue Squad, crews responded to a reported drowning near Craig’s Creek Boat Dock on Laurel Lake around 6:15 […]

Lexington planning commission proposes ban on large-scale solar in agricultural zones

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Lexington Planning Commission voted unanimously Thursday to revise a zoning ordinance text amendment recommended by the Urban County Council that would have allowed large-scale solar projects on agricultural land. The revised recommendation […]

Former Bryan Station High School dean to be sentenced on amended charge

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Former Bryan Station High School Dean John Bordas is set to be sentenced on an amended charge Friday, July 10. Bordas pleaded guilty to an amended charge of menacing on June 5. He […]

Kentucky part of multi-state Cash App settlement

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office announced on Wednesday that Kentucky will receive a settlement as part of a multi-state lawsuit against Block, the parent company of Cash App. A 2021 investigation found that […]

Man arraigned for murder charges following death of Berea man

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Jake McClure, who is facing charges for the alleged murder of Eddie Matthews, entered his plea Wednesday. PREVIOUS STORY: One facing murder charges following death of Berea man McClure entered a not guilty […]

Burgin City Council accepts mayor’s resignation, has 30 days to fill position

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Burgin City Council accepted Mayor Jamie Keebortz’s resignation during a meeting on Thursday, July 9. Under Kentucky law, council must fill the vacancy within 30 days. During Thursday’s meeting, council voted to have Councilmember […]

Motion filed to remove defense attorney in Brian Epperson case

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – Federal prosecutors say they support a motion filed by Brian Epperson’s defense attorney to withdraw from his case, citing the actions of Kaylieb Thompson, the fiancé of one of the alleged victims. Epperson […]

UK announces start date for new AD

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – The University of Kentucky’s new CEO of Champions Blue LLC and athletics director has an official start date, the university announced on Thursday. J Batt’s first day in his new roles will be […]

Former UK guard Kerr Krissa pleads not guilty, trial date set in federal wire fraud case

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

(WKYT) – A former University of Kentucky guard charged with wire fraud now knows his trial date. Kerr Kriisa’s trial will begin on August 25 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He also entered a not guilty […]

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife’s EIT Team Restores 28,000 Feet of Stream at Lake Barkley

July 10, 2026 Kisha Jones

Approximately 28,000 linear feet of stream was restored along Blue Spring Creek and adjacent tributaries located in Lake Barkley State Resort Park and Golf Course in Trigg County! Staff from Kentucky Fish and Wildlife’s Engineering, […]