Perry County Man Sentenced to 236 Months for Cocaine Trafficking
Franklin Delano Campbell, 67, was sentenced Sept. 2, 2026, in federal court for conspiracy to distribute powder and crack cocaine.
Kentucky FirstAlerts
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Crime & Courts
15 reportsWinchester Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Possession
Christopher Brookshire, 51, received a 180-month federal prison sentence on August 21, 2026, for drug and firearm offenses.
Lexington Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Meth Trafficking and Firearm Possession
Jeremy Cowan, 35, was sentenced on August 21, 2026, in federal court for distributing methamphetamine and fentanyl and illegally possessing firearms as a convicted felon.
Shelbyville Man Sentenced to 5 Years for Firearms Conspiracy, Dealing, Smuggling and False Statements
Luis Garcia received a five-year prison sentence for illegally dealing firearms, making false statements, and attempting to smuggle weapons to Honduras.
Disaster Declarations
24 reportsMetcalfe County: Major Disaster Declaration Covers Public Infrastructure, Not Households
Federal aid is approved for government and nonprofit repairs after June storms, but no individual assistance for residents.
Clinton County, Kentucky: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms
Federal disaster declaration covers June 26-30 storms; public assistance available, but no individual household grants.
Jessamine County: Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms
Federal public assistance is available to governments and nonprofits; no household grants under this declaration.
Grayson County, Kentucky, Gets Major Disaster Declaration for Severe Storms
Federal aid is approved for public infrastructure repairs, but not for households.
Severe Weather
2 reportsExtreme Heat Warning Issued for Southern Illinois and Surrounding Regions
The National Weather Service warns of dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 109 degrees through Saturday.
Flood Warning Issued for Wabash River at New Harmony
The National Weather Service warns of minor flooding from Tuesday morning to Saturday afternoon.
Mass Casualty Incidents
4 reportsVictim Identified in Lexington Park Shooting; Four Injured, Suspect in Custody
The person killed in Saturday's shooting at Charles Young Park has been identified as Di'Zhon Robertson, according to the Fayette County Coroner's Office and Lexington Police. Four others were injured, and a suspect is in custody.
One Dead, Four Injured in Lexington Park Shooting; Suspect Sought
Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers said the shooting at Charles Young Park left one person dead and four injured, including two children.
Victim Identified in Shooting at Lexington Park Event
Officials have released the name of the 16-year-old killed in Saturday's shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington, Kentucky.
Two Killed, Four Injured in Shooting at Louisville's Chickasaw Park
Louisville Metro Police said officers found two people dead after a call reporting multiple people shot at the park on the night of April 15.
Plane Crashes
2 reportsTwo killed in Comp Air CA6-WB crash near Nicholasville, Kentucky
An accident record lists the single-engine aircraft as destroyed and the NTSB investigation as open; the cause has not been determined.
UPS MD-11F Freighter Destroyed in Louisville Crash; Accident Record Lists Three Dead
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating the 4 November crash of a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F at Louisville, Kentucky; the cause has not been determined.
Nursing Home Enforcement
1 reportLexington Country Place Faces 11-Day Medicare Payment Denial
CMS enforcement record shows a payment denial for the Lexington nursing home, effective May 30, 2026.