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Winchester firefighter arrested, resigns after confessing to overtime payroll fraud scheme
21+ hour, 30+ min ago (208+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) " Winchester police arrested a city firefighter who resigned after confessing to claiming more than $10,000 in fraudulent overtime pay, according to a news release from the Winchester Police Department. The department reported that Kenneth Ball was arrested on…...
Winchester Fire employee charged after fraudulently claiming overtime for 13 months
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (150+ words) A now-former Winchester Fire Department employee is facing charges after fraudulently claiming overtime over the past 13 months. In a release, Winchester Chief of Police Travis Thompson reports that Winchester Fire Department Chief Christopher Whiteley approached Thompson on Wednesday regarding potential…...
Female folk trio from Winchester wins Josie award at Grand Ole Opry
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (274+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. " From a Winchester brewery, to on stage at the Grand Ole Opry, female folk trio 'Them Lasses' have had a great year making music. "We're a trio of pickin', singin', songwritin' women from Winchester spreading joy through harmony…...
2025 Holiday Giveaway: Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear in Winchester
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (76+ words) A family-owned business in Winchester is marking a milestone. Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026. A family-owned business in Winchester is marking a milestone Graham's Boots, Work & Western Wear will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2026 Since 1976, it…...
1 dead, 1 injured in Winchester Road crash
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (179+ words) UPDATE: Dec. 3 at 10:45 a.m. Fayette County Coroner Gary Ginn confirmed to LEX 18 that one person died and another was injured in the crash on Winchester Road. According to the coroner, the vehicle was traveling inbound on Winchester Road when it left…...
Winchester cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Rockwell Road
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (169+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) " A 48-year-old cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Rockwell Road in Winchester on Nov. 17, according to the Clark County Sheriff's Office. Officials reported that a man, identified as John McQueen, was riding his bicycle eastbound…...
Winchester first responders join in the Halloween fun, reminding kids they're "the good guys"
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (380+ words) CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " First responders traded their uniforms for costumes Thursday night, joining hundreds of families for the city's annual Halloween Mania event in downtown Winchester. The Halloween celebration, which closes several downtown blocks to traffic, provides children with…...
Man in Winchester arrested near school bus stop, charged with indecent exposure
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (205+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) " A man in Winchester was arrested Wednesday morning near a school bus stop after reports that he was allegedly approaching "young teen girls," according to the Winchester Police Department. Police detailed that Elvis Jones was taken into…...
‘It really shows the community cares’: Winchester residents donate food for hungry kids
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (109+ words) WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) " The Winchester Police Department held its third food drive in 2 years to help combat child hunger when kids are out of school. Clark County students go on fall break on Monday, October 13. "It really shows the community…...
A taste of Beech Springs Table in Winchester
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (114+ words) Enjoy mouthwatering meals and Southern hospitality at Beech Springs Table Eatery and Market in Winchester. The charming downtown cafe offers delicious dishes made from regionally sourced ingredients, ... Enjoy mouthwatering meals and Southern hospitality at Beech Springs Table Eatery and Market…...