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  • Man Arrested After Rowan Co. Crash

    January 6, 2012 6:50 AM

    A man faces multiple charges after crashing his car through a fence in Rowan County Thursday night. Police say Raymond Barker, 32, was driving under the influence when he lost control on a curve along Oak Grove Road in Morehead, crashed through a fence and slammed head-on into a... more »
  • Man Injured In Morehead Factory Accident

    October 24, 2011 11:11 AM

    A worker at a Morehead factory suffered serious injuries in an accident on Friday. The Morehead News reports SRG Global employee David Martin was injured in the workplace accident. He was airlifted to UK Hospital and had one of his legs amputated below the knee. more »
  • Family Remembers Kentucky 9/11 Victim Play Video

    September 12, 2011 5:44 AM

    Across the United States on Sunday, Americans spent time remembering the 9/11 terrorist attacks. In Morehead, friends and family gathered at the Hamilton Cemetery to share stories, release balloons and drink Edward Earhart's favorite drink - Ale-8. Earhart served in the U.S. Navy and died in the 9/11... more »
  • Police Search For Robber In Morehead

    August 24, 2011 5:23 AM

    Police in Morehead searched the area around Slone's Market on Main Street, looking for a man armed with a gun late Tuesday night. The suspect reportedly robbed the grocery store. Police extended the search to a nearby park, but were not able to locate the suspect. There... more »
  • Morehead Business Evacuated Due To Bomb Threat

    August 18, 2011 6:30 AM

    Police evacuated a Morehead business after a bomb threat Wednesday night. Kentucky State Police say somebody called in the threat around 9:30 p.m., claiming there was a bomb in the Family Dollar distribution center. Troopers swept the entire building with an explosive detecting K9, but did not find a... more »
  • Morehead Police Officer Hurt In Crash

    June 6, 2011 6:45 AM

    A Morehead police officer was injured when he crashed his cruiser trying to avoid a deer in the roadway early Monday morning. Police say Officer Brad Gillock was heading westbound on HWY-32 to back up another officer on a call when a deer ran into the roadway. Gillock swerved... more »
  • Wanted Man Arrested In Morehead After Short Chase

    April 19, 2011 6:38 AM

    Kentucky State Police arrested an Olive Hill man wanted on dozens of charges after a short foot-chase in Rowan County Monday evening. Police say they received a tip that Thomas Yonts, 34, was at a home along Greenbend Road in Morehead. When troopers arrived, Yonts took off out the... more »
  • Fatal Fire In Morehead

    October 16, 2010 1:16 PM

    A house fire claimed the lives of two people in Morehead Saturday. Neighbors say a woman had to be rescued from the second story window of the home. Officials tell LEX 18 she was taken to St. Claire Regional Medical Center, where she later died. Witnesses say the... more »
  • $10M Health Center Opening In Morehead

    August 26, 2010 8:11 AM

    MOREHEAD (AP) - A new $30 million health center in eastern Kentucky is expected to create new jobs and increase the number of health care professionals serving the area. The Center for Health, Education and Research in Morehead will be dedicated Friday afternoon. The 90,000-square-foot building was constructed on land... more »
  • Worker Electrocuted At Morehead Unemployment Office Play Video

    August 13, 2010 2:47 PM

    An electrician working at the Morehead unemployment office, which is being renovated after flooding damaged the building, was electrocuted Friday afternoon. Officials say the electrician, Michael Gribbins, 46, of Clearfield, was working in the attic of the building, located on Bradly Avenue. They say he was transported to St.... more »
  • Rowan County Church Burglar Caught On Surveillance Play Video

    August 2, 2010 12:27 PM

    Police in Rowan County are investigating after a church was burglarized during a Sunday morning service. The incident happened at the United Methodist Church in Morehead. Police said the suspect stole two laptops and other electronic equipment during one of Sunday's services. Police say the church has surveillance equipment, and... more »
  • Marijuana Bust In Morehead

    July 3, 2010 12:15 PM

    A tip to law enforcement leads to the discovery of a large marijuana crop and an arrest in Morehead. Around 4pm Friday evening, the Rowan County Sheriff's Department and the Kentucky State Police responded in reference to information they had received about drugs in the area. From the air, a... more »
  • Family Of Six Homeless After Child Starts Fire Playing With Matches Or Lighter Play Video

    June 10, 2010 12:16 PM

    A family of six was left homeless Thursday morning after firefighters say a child got hold of some matches or a lighter and set his house on fire. The fire broke out in an upstairs part of the home on Fall Lane in the Clearfield area of Rowan County. Officials... more »
  • Rowan County Road Closed Due To Mudslide

    May 2, 2010 3:55 PM

    A mudslide caused by this weekend's heavy rains has closed a road in Rowan County. Highway 801 in Morehead will be closed until further notice due to the mudslide, which completely covered both lanes of the road. more »
  • Bradbury Resigns As Morehead State Women's Basketball Coach

    April 21, 2010 9:10 AM

    MOREHEAD - Morehead State Director of Athletics Brian Hutchinson announced Tuesday that women's basketball coach Mike Bradbury has resigned to pursue other professional opportunities. Bradbury, who just completed his third season at MSU, boasts a career record of 72-53, all as the Eagles bench boss. Prior to Morehead State, he... more »
  • Arrest In Gas Station Robbery May Help Police Solve Other Robberies

    March 24, 2010 5:40 PM

    Morehead police say they've arrested two men for robbing the Speedway gas station on East Main Street, and and those arrests may have solved another crime. Police say they found money, guns and marijuana when they arrested Javay Cox and Antonio Love, both 21. Police say during the hold up... more »
  • Rowan County Woman Victim Of Hit And Run On I-64 Play Video

    February 3, 2010 10:04 PM

    Patricia Sims says the white minivan came out of nowhere when it hit her from behind on I-64 in Montgomery County. The accident happened around 1 p.m. Wednesday near the 108 mile marker. Sims says she had pulled over onto the side of the road to let her husband drive.... more »
  • Two Florida Men Arrested In Rowan Co. Drug Trafficking Case

    January 12, 2010 9:44 AM

    Two men from Florida were arrested Friday in Rowan County as part of a joint drug trafficking investigation involving the Morehead Police Department, Rowan County Sheriffs Department and Operation UNITE. Andre Ausmore, 27, and Jarvis Mccleod, 27, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida were arrested Friday at the B-Clean Car Wash... more »
  • Two Men Arrested For Stealing Pet Lizard

    December 22, 2009 8:31 AM

    MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP) - Morehead police arrested two men after they stole a lizard from an animal hospital and tried to pawn it for alcohol. Police told The Ledger Independent that 44-year-old David Martt and 18-year-old Harley Martt stole the 18-inch bearded dragon from Eagles Landing Pet Hospital last week.... more »
  • Morehead Police Officer Risks His Life To Warn Others Of Fire

    November 20, 2009 11:26 PM

    A fire Friday afternoon in downtown Morehead destroyed an apartment building that was also home to five Morehead State University students. Everyone got out okay thanks to a police officer who put the safety of others ahead of his own. Dozens of firefighters remained Friday night even after the sun... more »
  • Apartment Building Gutted By Fire To Be Torn Down Play Video

    November 20, 2009 5:33 PM

    The remains of an apartment building in Rowan County will be torn down after a fire gutted it Friday afternoon. A police officer was treated for smoke inhalation after the fire broke out at about noon at the building, located on Main Street in Morehead. Officials say all the residents... more »
  • Fire Breaks Out At Morehead Apartment Building Play Video

    November 20, 2009 2:29 PM

    A police officer was treated for smoke inhalation after a fire broke out at a Rowan County apartment building Friday afternoon. The fire broke out at about noon at the building, located on Main Street in Morehead. Officials say all the residents home at the time were able to make... more »
  • Police Investigate Gas Station Robbery In Rowan County

    November 3, 2009 7:03 AM

    Police are investigating a robbery at a Rowan County gas station. Few details are being released at this point, but we're told it happened in Morehead along US 60 East early Tuesday. We will continue following this story and bring you updates as they become available. more »