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amnews.com > 08/24/2026 > kentucky-appeals-court-upholds-kentucky-mans-conviction-on-20-felony-counts

Kentucky Appeals Court upholds Kentucky man's conviction on 20 felony counts

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amnews.com > 08/24/2026 > kentucky-to-hire-more-federal-prosecutors-with-us-doj-grant

Kentucky to hire more federal prosecutors with US DOJ grant

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (232+ words) Published 9:59 am Monday, August 24, 2026 FRANKFORT – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Friday that his office has received more than $1.5 million through a competitive federal grant from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ). Coleman says he will use the funding…...

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amnews.com > 08/18/2026 > murder-suspect-capturedafter-garrard-county-manhunt

Murder suspect captured after Garrard County manhunt

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (625+ words) Published 10:30 am Tuesday, August 18, 2026 LANCASTER — A man wanted in connection with a Christian County murder more than a decade ago was taken into custody Friday following an hours-long search in Garrard County after Kentucky State Police said he fired a…...

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amnews.com > 06/08/2026 > former-lexington-pastor-sentenced-to-13-years-for-child-sex-abuse

Former Lexington pastor sentenced to 13 years for child sex abuse

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amnews.com > 06/04/2026 > boyle-mercer-drug-courts-earn-state-certification

Boyle, Mercer Drug Courts earn state certification

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (366+ words) Published 11:00 am Thursday, June 4, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. — The Circuit Drug Court serving Boyle and Mercer counties has earned state certification, recognizing the program’s adherence to best practices aimed at improving outcomes for participants. The certification, announced May 21 by Kentucky Specialty Courts,…...

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amnews.com > 05/09/2026 > uk-law-student-explores-1930-killing-of-ed-doneghy

UK law student explores 1930 killing of Ed Doneghy

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (576+ words) Published 11:00 am Saturday, May 9, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. — A University of Kentucky law student presented research at the Boyle County Public Library examining the 1930 killing of a Black Danville resident and ongoing efforts to pursue restorative justice nearly a century later. Shelby…...

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amnews.com > 04/21/2026 > ky-ag-coleman-launches-crime-victims-support-psa

Ky AG Coleman launches crime victims support psa

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (248+ words) Published 2:21 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 FRANKFORT – Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has joined Commonwealth’s Attorneys, County Attorneys and victim advocates to mark National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. As part of the observance, Coleman and the prosecutors announced on Monday that they…...

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amnews.com > 04/21/2026 > lexington-man-charged-with-threatening-trump-law-enforcement

Lexington man charged with threatening Trump, law enforcement

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (101+ words) Published 2:46 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026 LEXINGTON – A Lexington man has been arrested and is now facing federal charges for allegedly threatening to assault and murder President Donald J. Trump and law enforcement officers. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District…...

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amnews.com > 04/16/2026 > boyle-county-officials-warn-of-late-night-phone-scam

Boyle County officials warn of late-night phone scam

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (280+ words) Published 11:00 am Thursday, April 16, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. — Local officials are warning residents about a reported phone scam in which callers impersonate jail staff in an attempt to obtain personal information or money. According to Boyle County Jailer Brian Wofford, the incident…...

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amnews.com > 04/15/2026 > ex-lincoln-deputy-admits-stealing-cash-during-search

Ex-Lincoln deputy admits stealing cash during search

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (318+ words) Published 3:14 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2026 STANFORD, Ky. — A former Lincoln County Sheriff’s deputy admitted in court Wednesday that he stole cash while serving a search warrant, pleading guilty to multiple charges tied to the incident. Ron Luster, 55, entered guilty pleas in…...