Recruit Patrolman Ethan Smith’s graduation from DOCJT Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Congratulations to Recruit Patrolman Ethan Smith on his graduation from DOCJT Basic Law Enforcement Academy. We are excited to see…

SEN. PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Week seven of the 2026 Regular Session

Commonwealth of Kentucky Senator Phillip Wheeler  SEN. PHILLIP WHEELER'S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Week seven of the 2026 Regular Session We have…

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Patriot Emergency Medical Services Announces Consolidation, Service Reductions, and Workforce Realignment Amid Reimbursement Crisis

– February 14, 2026 – Patriot Emergency Medical Services (Patriot EMS) today announced a major consolidation and restructuring effort in…

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KY LAWMAKER WANTS EMS REIMBURSEMENTS INCREASED TO ADDRESS SHORTAGES

Patriot EMS Martin County and Lawrence are 'in good shape'  but coverage in jeopardy because of lack of funding... Ambulance…

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MULTI-STATE CHECK SCAM SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN LOUISA

ONE OF THE LARGEST SUCH CASE TYPES BUSTED IN LAWRENCE COUNTY FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - written by WADE QUEEN THE…

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PIKE COUNTY SEX ABUSE SUSPECT RETURNED TO KY AFTER ARREST IN TENNESSEE 

FUGITIVE FLED AFTER ARREST WARRANT FILED LAST MONTH FOR ALLEGED SEX ABUSE INCIDENT IN NOVEMBER 2025 FEBRUARY 19, 2026 - written by…

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LC Middle School And Youth Wrestling Headed To Louisville; Will Have Police And Fire Truck Parade Escort On Friday At Noon

Louisa, Ky. -- Lawrence County will be competing in the Kentucky USA Wrestling Youth and Middle school State Championship this…

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COMMITTEE ADVANCES LEGISLATION TO PROTECT YOUTH FROM ADDICTIVE PLATFORMS

Committee advances legislation to protect youth from addictive platforms  Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, is sponsoring House Bill 227, which aims…

Fort Gay Ousts Wayne To Set Up Matchup With Rival Crum

Buffalo, W.V. -- #5 Seed Fort Gay upset #4 Seed Wayne 42-34 in the first round of the Wayne Co.…

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Lisa Fitch Parsons, 56, of Louisa, KY

May 15, 1969 -- February 14, 2026 Lisa Fitch Parsons, 56, of Louisa, KY went home to be with the…

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LAWRENCE COUNTY JURY CONVICTS LOUISA MAN ON FELONY CHARGES, RECOMMENDS 10-YEAR SENTENCE

24th Judicial Circuit - Lawrence County, Kentucky | February 18, 2026 Smith was found guilty of two felony charges involving…

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City gets ‘clean audit’ report; Site survey for new Police/Fire facility ordered

February 19, 2026 Louisa City Council Special Meeting  The Louisa City Council meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.…

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