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Teen victim identified in deadly swimming incident
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The victim in a deadly swimming accident has been identified by the Fayette County Coroner. 16 year-old Deon Davis, was pronounced dead at UK Medical Center, after crews attempted to resuscitate him, when he failed to resurface while swimming at a local reservoir. It was reported...
One person taken to hospital after four-car crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person was taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle collision on Man O’ War Blvd. and Parker’s Mill Rd. in Lexington. The crash happened around 5:15 Saturday afternoon. The person suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash and was taken to the hospital for...
1 dead in Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man is dead after he was shot in Lexington. Police responded to the scene on Dakota Street Friday around 8:45 p.m. That’s off West Seventh Street and North Broadway. Officers first told us they found a juvenile on scene. Now, they say the victim...
Man sentenced for beating victim to death in Lexington parking garage
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man convicted of a Lexington murder has learned his sentence. Benjamin Call was sentenced Thursday to 20 years. In March, a jury found Call guilty of the 2021 murder of John “Ty” Abner. Call was charged with murder after police found Abner unresponsive...
LPD investigate homicide
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Lexington Police is investigating a homicide that occurred Friday night. According to police, around 8:46 p.m. officers were called to the 700 block of Dakota Street for a shooting with a victim. Upon arrival, officers found a male victim suffering from a...
Emergency Officials urge water safety after a deadly swimming accident Friday
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)- After a deadly swimming accident Friday night, Kentucky Fire Search And Rescue Departments are stressing water safety. With summer coming up and temperatures rising, you might want to take a swim to cool off but, Lexington Fire Captain Nick Bodkin said it’s important to take an extra step and put on a life jacket.
Henry Clay student dies after being pulled from reservoir
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Lexington teen who was transported from a reservoir near Laketower Drive Friday night has died. According to the Fayette County Coroner’s office, Deon Davis, 16, had reportedly been swimming in the reservoir with others when he “failed to surface.”. The Coroner’s...
Lexington restaurant catches alleged dine-and-dashers on camera
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A downtown Lexington restaurant is warning other businesses after diners allegedly walked out on a $200 bill. On Wednesday, Mama Tequila on West Short Street posted a video of a group of guests allegedly walking out on their tab. The business said the guests...
Lexington police search for accused porch pirate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington police released doorbell camera footage, hoping the public could help identify the woman pictured. According to Lexington police, officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Pascoli Place on May 10 regarding a reported theft. The victim told police that he had received...
Golden Alert issued for Lexington man
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Golden Alert has been issued for a missing Lexington man. The Lexington Police Department said 53-year-old Raborn Flanagan was last seen on Wednesday near Brannon Crossing. MISSING IN KENTUCKY. Flanagan goes by Ray or Josh, is 5-foot-11, and weighs around 175 pounds with...
Law enforcement officals discuss school safety following Lexington student’s death
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It was Friday when 17-year-old Emmanuel Mwakadi died after experiencing a medical crisis in a Henry Clay High School classroom. His family’s attorney said the teen died from a traumatic brain injury they said he received while trying to break up a fight at school.
One survivor tells story at Survivors Summit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office hosted its first ‘Survivors Summit’ on Friday. An event to honor victims and survivors of all crimes. One speaker telling her story of losing her husband, who was a police officer in Lexington, 14 years...
Bluegrass Crime Stoppers holds ‘Mike Johnson Memorial Golf Scramble’
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Even amidst the rain, nearly 100 golfers were out on the course for Bluegrass Crime Stoppers’ annual “Mike Johnson Memorial Golf Scramble.”. As a nonprofit, Bluegrass Crime Stoppers says they rely on events like this to help them do the work they do to the best of their ability.
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