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Kentucky doctor charged in murder-for-hire case

The Department of Justice says Dr. Stephanie Russell was attempting to contact someone for hire to murder her ex-husband. More

May 23, 2022

Man accused of killing ex-lawmaker’s daughters pleads not guilty

A judge entered a not guilty plea on Richmond murder suspect Shannon Gilday's behalf during a continued arraignment Monday morning. More

May 17, 2022

Man accused of killing ex-lawmaker’s daughter wants to enter plea

An attorney for Richmond murder suspect Shannon Gilday is wanting to enter a plea of guilty but mentally ill on his behalf. More

May 13, 2022

Kentucky man indicted in slaying of ex-lawmaker’s daughter

A grand jury has indicted Kentucky murder suspect Shannon Gilday on multiple charges in the death of an ex-lawmaker's daughter. More

April 15, 2022

Kentucky bill would make ‘swatting’ a felony

By Leigh Searcy FRANKFORT, Ky. (WLEX) — A bill aimed at harshening the penalty for swatting is one step closer to being a law in... More

April 1, 2022

Kentucky attorney detained after refusing drug test

Judge Spalding wrote that based on the speech, demeanor, and appearance of Stanziano, he suspected she was under the influence of illegal substances. More

March 16, 2022

‘I hope she’s alright’: police release interview in Savannah Spurlock case

Richmond Police Department Sgt. Kelli Fraze said investigators never bought David Sparks’ story, describing him as “stone cold.” More

March 11, 2022

Ex-girlfriend tosses man’s puggle off condo balcony in Florida

Officials say a three-year-old puggle named Bucky was killed after his owner's ex-girlfriend threw him from a seventh-floor balcony during an argument in Clearwater, Fla. More

March 1, 2022

Lexington homicide victim’s family pleas for justice

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WLEX) — A year after the murder of Kobe Persley, his family renews calls for justice. More

March 1, 2022

Suspect arrested in murder of former Kentucky state representative’s daughter

The man accused of murdering 32-year-old Jordan Morgan last week was arrested early Monday morning. More

March 1, 2022

Investigative file into death of Savannah Spurlock released

The disappearance of Savannah Spurlock launched a firestorm of public interest, but after the man accused pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in 2020,... More

February 15, 2022

Man pardoned by former Kentucky governor for fatal DUI arrested again

A man once convicted of double murder but let out of jail early is in trouble with the law again. Brett Whittaker was granted one... More

January 25, 2022

Kentucky man convicted twice in shooting death sentenced

A Kentucky man who has now been convicted twice in connection with a shooting death was sentenced Tuesday to 39-and-a-half years in prison. More

January 19, 2022

FBI collects ‘several items of interest’ in latest search for Crystal Rogers

Crystal Rogers disappeared on July 3, 2015. Her car was found with a flat tire on the side of the road with her phone, purse,... More

September 8, 2021

Kentucky man found guilty of killing parents in third trial

By Michael Berk GEORGETOWN, Ky. (WLEX) — A Scott County jury found James Anthony Gray guilty on two counts of murder for the deaths of... More

August 25, 2021

Third trial for Kentucky man accused of killing parents underway

James Anthony Gray's first trial ended with a mistrial and his conviction in the second trial was overturned because of how police got his confession. More

August 11, 2021