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  • Woman Sues Space Heater Maker After Husband Killed In Fire Play Video

    May 16, 2012 6:30 AM

    A Scott County widow filed suit against the maker of a space heater that firefighters say started a fire that killed her husband last February. Charles Wells, 52, died from smoke inhalation during a fire at his home on Lakewood Drive, west of Georgetown. He was a a well-known... more »
  • Georgetown Man Arrested On Child Porn Charges

    May 11, 2012 8:11 AM

    Kentucky State Police arrested a man in Scott County on child pornography charges. Police say members of the Kentucky State Police electronic crimes branch, FBI agents and Scott County sheriff's deputies executed a search warrant at a home on Gemini Trail after an eight month investigation. Police arrested... more »
  • Woman Escapes Serious Injury In Scott County Rollover Crash

    May 3, 2012 5:10 AM

    A woman was fortunate to escape major injury when her car rolled over along I-64 in Scott County early Thursday morning. Officials say the woman was on her way home from Lexington when she lost control of her vehicle at about 12:30 a.m. around exit 69. The car left... more »
  • Motorcyclist Hurt

    March 24, 2012 5:03 PM

    A man was seriously hurt Saturday afternoon in Scott County when he lost control of his motorcycle. The crash happened in Georgetown just after 2:30 along Highway 62 near Oxford Drive. Investigators say the man was not wearing a helmet, but was alert and talking on scene. ... more »
  • High School Sweet 16 Tourney Wrap Up

    March 19, 2012 12:28 PM

    The Sweet 16 wrapped up Saturday with No. 1 Trinity proving the pollsters correct, earning a 71-53 win in the champsionship game at Rupp Arena. Trinity spent most of the season at No. 1 in the AP poll, falling to No. 2 for just two weeks after losing to... more »
  • Scott County Loses To Trinity In Sweet 16 Final

    March 18, 2012 12:14 AM

    (AP) - Trinity didn't need the luck of the Irish on St. Patrick's Day. The Shamrocks lived up to their No. 1 ranking on Saturday by capturing the school's first-ever Kentucky Boys Sweet Sixteen championship by defeating Scott County, 71-53. Trinity (35-3) became the first school in state history to... more »
  • Accident Along I-75 In Scott Co.

    March 6, 2012 7:44 AM

    A car went into a ditch along I-75 in Scott County Tuesday morning. Police say three people, including two kids over the age of 10, were in the southbound car when the driver lost control near mile marker 125. EMS took the victims to the hospital, but officials... more »
  • Scott County Deputy Hurt In Crash

    March 5, 2012 8:29 AM

    A Scott County Sheriff's deputy suffered injuries in an accident in Georgetown Monday morning. Officials say Deputy Mark Isaacs was hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Cherry Blossom Way around 7:30 a.m. EMS took the deputy to a local hospital for treatment. There was no information immediately released... more »
  • Owen Electric Customers Should Re-Report Power Outages

    March 5, 2012 8:25 AM

    Owen Electric advises customers still without power in northern Kentucky, including Scott and Carroll Counties, to call in and report the outages, even if they have already done so. "With damage being extensive as it is, we want to confirm we are restoring everyone, and that there is not... more »
  • Semi Rolls Over In Scott County Play Video

    February 28, 2012 5:41 AM

    A semi flipped taking a curve in Scott County Monday night, creating quite a mess. Deputies say the truck rolled over as the driver turned off Cherry Blossom Road onto Triport Road. The load of car parts apparently shifted, toppling the tractor-trailer. EMS checked out the driver at... more »
  • Scott County Quietly Moving Into Regional Play

    February 27, 2012 1:19 PM

    If you start talking about Kentucky high school basketball programs cruising under the radar, Scott County won't likely be the first team to come to mind. The Cardinals rank among the state's powerhouses. Year after year, Kentucky high school basketball fans can make a safe bet that Billy Hicks'... more »
  • Scott County's Hicks Will Coach In McDonald's All-American Game

    February 23, 2012 12:45 PM

    Scott County High School boys' basketball coach Billy Hicks got the nod to coach in the 2012 McDonald's All American Game at the United Center in Chicago this spring. Hicks will serve as the East Team head coach. The job will afford the Cardinal skipper the opportunity to coach... more »
  • Georgetown Pharmacy Burglarized Play Video

    February 6, 2012 5:16 AM

    Police in Scott County continue to investigate an early morning burglary at a Georgetown pharmacy. Police say the burglar alarm tripped at the J and L Pharmacy on Broadway around 2 a.m. Monday. Officers arrived on the scene and found two sets of smashed door, a broken shelf and... more »
  • Man Hurt In Georgetown Crash

    February 2, 2012 6:53 AM

    A man was hurt in a single vehicle accident in Georgetown early Thursday morning. Police say the driver lost control of his car at the intersection of Frankfort Pike and Longview Drive around 5:30 a.m. and slammed into a guardrail. The victim was trapped in the car, and firefighters... more »
  • Driver Missing After Rollover Accident In Scott Co. Play Video

    February 1, 2012 5:38 AM

    Police in Georgetown continue to search for a person who crashed a car early Wednesday morning. Police say the driver of the vehicle likely crossed the center line along Lexington Road, and then went off the pavement. The car rolled over at least once, coming to rest in a... more »
  • Jury Cannot Reach Verdict In Gray Trial Play Video

    February 1, 2012 5:26 AM

    After two weeks of testimony and hours of deliberation, the jury failed to reach a verdict in the Anthony Gray murder trial in Scott County. The judge declared a mistrial around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday and scheduled a new trial for this fall. Gray stands accused of killing his... more »
  • Gray Expected To Take The Stand In Scott Co. Murder Trial Play Video

    January 30, 2012 5:27 AM

    A man accused of killing his parents is expected to take the stand in his own defense in Scott County Monday. Anthony Gray stands accused of shooting his parents, James and Vivian Gray, in their home back in 2007. On Saturday, the defense called several witnesses, one a... more »
  • Epps Scores 44 In Marion Co. Win Over Scott Co.

    January 25, 2012 1:13 PM

    The Scott County Lady Cardinals got a taste of number one Tuesday night. It went down anything but smooth. University of Louisville commit Makayla Epps led top-ranked Marion County to a 84-47 victory over Scott County in Georgetown. The junior guard blistered the nets, scoring 44 points. ... more »
  • Nat'l Weather Service Will Survey Storm Damage Wednesday Play Video

    January 18, 2012 6:05 AM

    A line of strong thunderstorms, packing high winds and heavy rains, rumbled across central Kentucky Tuesday, leaving some damage in its wake. The National Weather Service confirmed at EF1 tornado moved through Louisville. Officials say the 250-yard wide twister remained on the ground for more than four miles, moving... more »
  • Death Penalty Off The Table In Scott Co. Murder Case

    January 17, 2012 9:24 AM

    Prosecutors say the death penalty is off the table in the Scott County murder trial of James Gray. Gray faces murder charges in the 2007 shooting deaths of his parents James and Vivian Gray. According to court documents, Gray's former girlfriend, Tammy Kidd, says he talked about killing his... more »
  • Black Ice Blamed For Scott Co. Accident Play Video

    January 16, 2012 6:07 AM

    Most of the snow that fell across the Bluegrass Saturday melted during the sunny Sunday afternoon, but some slick spots remain on Kentucky roadways. Police blame black ice for an accident in Scott County Monday morning. Officers say the driver lost control of his pickup rounding a curve along... more »
  • Man Escapes After Car Goes Into Pond Play Video

    January 10, 2012 5:53 AM

    A man escaped serious injury when he lost control of his vehicle and drove into a Scott County pond early Tuesday morning. The driver says he fell asleep at the wheel along Lemons Mill Road. The car ended up dangling into a pond. The driver said cold water was... more »
  • Manning Leads Scott Co. Over Henry Clay

    January 4, 2012 1:17 PM

    Tamron Manning scored 18 points to lead Scott County over Henry Clay in a battle of ranked teams. The Cardinals spotted the Blue Devils a 2-point halftime lead, but outscored Henry Clay 38-27 in the second half to notch a 65-56 win. Manning also pulled down 16 rebounds... more »
  • Three Injured In Scott Co. Crash Play Video

    January 3, 2012 5:31 AM

    A crash in Scott County left a woman in critical condition Monday afternoon. Police say the driver of a car lost control along HWY-460 outside of Georgetown and crashed head on into an SUV. Both vehicles then went off the shoulder into some trees. EMS took three people to... more »
  • Man Injured In Scott County Crash

    December 28, 2011 1:28 PM

    A man suffered serious injuries in an accident at the intersection of Paynes Depot Road and the Georgetown bypass just before noon Wednesday. Scott County Sheriff's Office deputies say William Herzner, 48, was westbound on the bypass when he ran a red light and slammed into a utility truck... more »
  • Scott Co. Deputy Involved In Crash Play Video

    December 12, 2011 6:40 AM

    A Scott County Sheriff's deputy was involved in a crash Sunday night. Kentucky State Police say the deputy was driving along Lisle Road, responding to a call around 11 p.m. As the deputy attempted to pass a car, the woman driving thought he was trying to pull her over.... more »
  • Trinity Bests Scott Co. On The Hardwood

    December 9, 2011 11:50 AM

    Two preseason favorites to compete for a Kentucky state high school basketball championship faced off Thursday night in Georgetown. Trinity got the better of the early season contest, knocking off Scott County 90-77. The Cardinals held the advantage in the early going. Scott County enjoyed a double-digit lead... more »
  • Armed Robbers Hit Two Scott County Businesses Play Video

    December 7, 2011 6:35 AM

    Two men robbed two Scott County businesses in one stop late Tuesday night. Police say the two masked men, at least one armed with a semi-automatic handgun, walked into the Shell Apple Market off I-75 at 11:57 p.m. The robbers forced the three employees to get down on the... more »
  • Scott County Getting Set For Monumental Challenge

    November 30, 2011 12:05 PM

    Now you can't call it looking ahead. As Scott County rolled through its perfect regular season, racking up points and shutting down opposing offenses, pundits speculated about a Cardinal - Trinity match-up in the state championship game. That left Scott County players and coaches scrambling to deflect talk about... more »
  • Car Hauler Catches Fire In Scott Co.

    November 30, 2011 8:48 AM

    A car carrier caught fire at a Scott County rest area Wednesday morning. The driver of the car hauler says he was heading southbound along I-75 when a tire blew on the trailer. When he pulled into the rest area, he inspected the blown tire and noticed it was... more »
  • Copper Thieves Making Highways Dark Play Video

    November 23, 2011 6:03 AM

    When the sun goes down, the street lights come on, a process most drivers take for granted. But many stretches of interstate, and areas around interchanges in Fayette and Scott County, remain cloaked in darkness during the overnight hours, with street lights out of commission due to copper thieves.... more »
  • Bystanders Pull Man From Under Flipped Truck

    November 21, 2011 7:05 AM

    An man was taken to UK Hospital after his pickup truck rolled over on top of him in Scott County early Monday morning. Officials say the driver lost control of his truck along Long Lick Pike around 5:30 a.m. and the truck rolled over on its side. Police say... more »
  • Cardinals Flying Under The Radar

    November 18, 2011 12:45 PM

    How does an undefeated football team ranked second in class 6A fly under the radar? Scott County players, fans and coaches know the answer to that question: play in the same class as one of the top teams in the entire nation. Trinity has dominated class 6A for... more »
  • Overnight Lane Closures Along I-75 In Scott Co.

    November 2, 2011 8:29 AM

    You may run into some overnight traffic delays along I-75 in Scott County over the next week. Transportation Department officials say crews will shut down lanes in both directions during resurfacing work. Lane closures will run between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. from Nov. 2 through Nov. 9. ... more »
  • Fire Damages Scott County Home Play Video

    November 2, 2011 6:57 AM

    Fire damaged a Scott County home Tuesday night. The blaze broke out along Glass Road in Stamping Ground around 10 p.m. A smoke detector woke the family and everybody inside made it out safely. Officials say problems with the home's heater likely started the fire. more »
  • Dump Truck Accident Creates Mess In Scott Co.

    October 31, 2011 3:43 PM

    An overturned dump truck created quite the mess in Scott County Monday afternoon. Matthew Oliver says another car caused him to lose control at the intersection of Newtown Pike and Paris Pike. The truck flipped, spilling 16 tons of dirt. Scott County Sheriff's Office deputies say several witnesses told... more »
  • Pilot Hurt In Ultra-Light Crash

    October 18, 2011 5:48 AM

    An ultra-light aircraft crashed in Scott County Monday evening, injuring the pilot. Scott County Sheriff's deputies say the plane took off from Scott County Park around 6:30 p.m. and clipped some power lines seconds later. The aircraft crashed to the ground. Officials say the pilot suffered leg injuries,... more »
  • Scott Co. Deputy Crashes Cruiser

    October 14, 2011 6:49 AM

    A Scott County Sheriff's deputy crashed his cruiser while on his way to a call early Friday morning. Firefighters say the deputy lost control and went off the road along HWY-227 between Great Crossing and Stamping Ground. EMS took the deputy to a local hospital to get checked out,... more »
  • Scott County Keeps On Rolling

    October 10, 2011 11:10 AM

    Scott County continued its relentless march through its schedule, blowing out Henry Clay in Lexington Friday night. The Cardinals average 48 points per game. They hit that average on the head in their 48-7 victory. And for the seventh straight game, an opponent failed to score more than eight... more »
  • Five Arrested In Major Scott Co. Drug Bust Play Video

    October 5, 2011 5:57 AM

    Police in Georgetown arrested five men in a major drug bust netting hundreds of pounds drugs and hundreds of thousands in cash Tuesday night. Police say three vehicles left a home that investigators had under surveillance in a drug investigation around 8:30 p.m. Officers attempted to pull over the... more »
  • Scott County Winning And Winning Big

    September 23, 2011 1:18 PM

    Dominating. That single word describes the Scott County football team through its first five games. The Cardinals rolled to five blow-out victories to open the 2011 campaign, averaging 48.4 points per game while allowing opponents just 5.2 points. With the perfect 5-0 start, Scott County rocketed up the... more »
  • Arraignment Scheduled For Scott Co. Teacher Accused Of Sex Crimes

    September 6, 2011 6:23 AM

    A Scott County middle school teacher accused of having sex with an underage girl more than three-dozen times is scheduled for arraignment Tuesday. Jason Carpenter was released from jail last month after posting a $100,000 bond. He taught at Scott County Middle School for 16 years and also coached... more »
  • Fire Destroys A Scott County Barn Play Video

    August 12, 2011 6:58 AM

    A 12-year-old and his grandfather escaped a Scott County barn fire Thursday afternoon. Andrew Wiseman credits his gut-instinct for saving them. "I just had a feeling to get out." Wiseman and his grandfather were cleaning equipment in the barn. Moments after they left, it went up in... more »
  • KSP Looking For Man Wanted On Meth Charges Play Video

    August 5, 2011 6:19 AM

    The Kentucky State Police continue to search for a man indicted on meth charges. Victor G. Hughes, 43, was released on bond before a Scott County Grand Jury indicted him and issued arrest warrants. Now police want to take him back into custody. Police say they investigated a... more »
  • Scott County Prepping For Another Run At 6A Playoffs

    August 1, 2011 1:23 PM

    Last season, the Scott County High School football team got off to a slow start, dropping its first three games. But the Cardinals righted the ship and didn't lose another game until Male knocked them out in the 6A semi-final game on November 26. Scott County appears set... more »
  • Fire Heavily Damages Scott County Home Play Video

    June 22, 2011 6:04 AM

    A fire caused heavy damage inside a Scott County home early Wednesday morning. The fire broke out in a house along Chambers Avenue around 4:30 a.m. Firefighters say flames were shooting out of the front of the house when they arrived. The resident was not home at the time... more »
  • Two Injured In Scott County Accident Play Video

    June 6, 2011 5:54 AM

    Two people were hospitalized after a crash along I-64 in Scott County Sunday night. The accident happened around 8 p.m. near mile marker 70. State police say a man fell asleep behind the wheel of his westbound SUV. The vehicle swerved off the road and flipped. EMS took... more »
  • Family Finds Marker Missing At Scott Co. Cemetery

    May 31, 2011 8:19 AM

    A family visited a Scott County cemetery on Monday, planning to lay flowers on a loved one's grave. But when the family arrived, there was a problem. The stone marking Korean War veteran Lucien Brinegar's grave at Crestlawn Cemetery was gone. Brinegar's stepdaughter and mother say finding... more »
  • Woman Injured In Scott Co. Motorcycle Accident Play Video

    May 26, 2011 6:34 AM

    A motorcycle accident in Scott County left a woman seriously injured Wednesday evening. Officials say a motorcycle and a car collided along Cincinnati Pike, just north of the intersection with KY-32, around 7:30 p.m. The impact threw a woman from her motorcycle. Officials say she suffered serious leg injuries.... more »
  • Truck Clips Car Parked Along Interstate Play Video

    May 5, 2011 5:19 AM

    A semi sideswiped a car parked on the shoulder of I-64 in Scott County early Thursday morning. Police say the truck was traveling westbound when it clipped the unoccupied parked car near mile marker 64. The driver of the semi and the dogs in the cab with him were... more »
  • Roof Blown Off Home In Scott County Play Video

    April 20, 2011 7:35 AM

    High winds blew a roof off the back of a home in Scott County, as a strong line of storms rumbled through central Kentucky early Wednesday night. The Hendersons, who live off HWY-227 in the Great Crossings area of Scott County, say they saw the storm coming and took... more »
  • Former Scott County Basketball Star Pleads Guilty

    April 4, 2011 10:48 AM

    A former Scott County basketball star pleaded guilty to escape, trafficking and felony theft on Monday. Jonathan "Bud" Mackey will face up to 15 years in prison with a 10 1/2 year sentence to go along with five years for previous crimes. According to the robbery warrant, on... more »
  • Family Of Wrestler Killed In DUI Crash Wants No Leniency Play Video

    April 4, 2011 6:30 AM

    Just over a year ago, a 22-year-old Scott County wrestler had his life cut short when a drunk driver crashed into his car. Family and friends gathered at Glen Bussell's graveside on Sunday, the one year anniversary of his death.. Known as Ice Pick, Bussell wrestled in several... more »
  • Scott County Road Remains Closed After Fatal Crash Play Video

    March 31, 2011 8:54 AM

    Lemons Mill Road remains closed between Newtown Pike and the bypass in Scott County, as rescue crews work to extract the victim and investigators reconstruct a fatal accident. Officials confirm one person died in the crash, which happened around 7 a.m. A Chevy pickup apparently lost control, slammed into... more »
  • Fatal Accident In Scott County Play Video

    March 31, 2011 7:43 AM

    Police and fire crews are on the scene of an accident along Lemons Mill Road at Newtown Pike in Scott County. Officials confirm one fatality. Lemons Mill Road is blocked in both directions. LEX 18 has a crew on the scene. Stay tuned for more information as... more »
  • SUV Slams Into Tree In Scott County Play Video

    March 18, 2011 5:28 AM

    A man was seriously injured when he crashed his SUV into a tree at high speed in Scott County early Friday morning. State Police say the vehicle was traveling at least 60 mph when it crashed along Leesburg Pike. The driver lost control and the SUV went off the... more »
  • Man Accused Of Trying To Burn Down Home Of Ex-Girlfriend Talks To LEX 18 Play Video

    March 8, 2011 11:11 AM

    A Scott County teenager who Kentucky State Police say confessed to setting his ex-girlfriend's home on fire over the weekend is taking back what he said. LEX 18 sat down with Brian Beaucham, at the Scott County Detention Center, where he is facing arson charges, four counts of wanton... more »
  • Lexington Catholic And Woodford County Advance In 11th Play Video

    March 4, 2011 11:24 AM

    Lexington Catholic and Woodford County advanced in the 11th Region basketball tournament on Thursday night. No. 7 Catholic (24-7) knocked off No. 6 Scott County (23-6) in a battle of 11th Region powerhouses. One could argue that either squad has enough talent to win the state title. But with... more »
  • Fire Destroys Scott County Home

    February 23, 2011 9:13 AM

    Fire destroyed a home in Scott County Tuesday night. Firefighters say they got the alarm just after 6:30 p.m. When crews arrived at the scene along Hess Branch Road in Stamping Ground, they found found three-fourths of a single wide mobile home engulfed in flames. Three people were... more »
  • Vehicle Hits Rock Wall, Flips In Scott County

    February 15, 2011 9:27 AM

    A woman escaped serious injury when her car crashed into a rock wall along I-64 in Scott County Tuesday morning. The accident happened along eastbound lanes near the 71 mile marker at around 9 a.m. The driver apparently lost control, and the car struck the wall and flipped. ... more »
  • Scott County Girls Clinch District Top Seed

    January 28, 2011 12:35 PM

    The Scott County Lady Cardinals rode a 27 point third quarter to an 83-64 win over Henry Clay. With the victory, 12th ranked Scott County locked up the top seed in the 42nd District Tournament. The Cardinals led by seven at the half and blew things open in... more »
  • Two More Suspected Serial Burglars Caught In Scott County

    January 27, 2011 8:28 AM

    Their video performance won't garner them an Oscar, but it did land them in jail. Scott County Sheriff's deputies arrested three men they say are connected with a string of gas station robberies after surveillance cameras caught two in the act. The latest robbery was last Saturday at... more »
  • Lady Cardinals Win Toyota Classic

    January 24, 2011 1:27 PM

    The Scott County lady Cardinals defended their home floor, winning the Toyota Classic in Georgetown over the weekend. No. 12 Scott County (12-5) throttled Western 98-47 in the semifinal game. Freshman guard Danielle DeFoor led the Cards, knocking down five treys. She finished with 22 points. Kristin Stainback added... more »
  • Memorial Fund Set Up For Man Killed After Being Hit By Two Vehicles Play Video

    January 24, 2011 10:17 AM

    A memorial fund has been set up in the name of a man killed after being hit by two vehicles while walking along a Scott County highway Friday night. Darrell Lyons' daughter, Stacey Campbell, says her father was walking along Highway 460 when he was hit by a van's... more »
  • Two Scott Co. Players Set Career Marks

    January 20, 2011 11:22 AM

    It was a record setting night in Georgetown Wednesday. Two Lady Cardinal players set career marks during Scott County's 71-51 win over Lafayette. Senior guard Kristen Stainback scored her 2,000th career point in the first quarter. The Austin Peay signee blistered the nets in the opening frame, scoring... more »
  • Scott County Crash Knocks Out Power Play Video

    January 19, 2011 6:13 AM

    An accident in Stamping Ground left some Scott County residents in the dark Tuesday night. The accident happened along KY-227, near Viley Lane, around 9:30 p.m. Police say the driver told them that he was going about 40 mph when he lost control going around a curve and slammed... more »
  • Scott County Wins Battle Of Girls' Top Twenties

    January 11, 2011 11:25 AM

    The Scott County Lady Cardinals topped the Lady Indians of Madison Central 72-65 a in a battle of top 20 Region 11 foes. Scott County trailed 35-31 at the half, but fought back in the second, outscoring the Madison Central 41-30 to pull away with the win. The... more »
  • Clark Co. Whips Scott Co.; Henry Clay Knocks Off Catholic

    January 10, 2011 1:34 PM

    The weekend featured a couple of games matching up 10th and 11th Region powers. Feather flew in a battle of Cardinals on Saturday night. Fourth ranked Clark County knocked off No. 6 Scott County 79-62 behind a 29 point performance by Corey Rogers. GRC's win snapped a... more »
  • Name Of Man Who Kidnapped Woman Released Play Video

    January 7, 2011 10:02 AM

    Officials have released the name of the man they say forced his way into a woman's car in northern Kentucky. Police say Jerry Smith, 34, knocked on the window of the victim's vehicle at a Speedway station in Kenton County. He forced his way into her car, held a... more »
  • Woman Escapes Carjacker; Police Make Arrest Play Video

    January 7, 2011 5:31 AM

    A woman escaped a carjacker after a 50 mile ride to a Scott County rest area Thursday night. The victim says it started in the parking lot of a Kenton County Speedway when a man forced his way into her car and held a knife to her throat as... more »
  • Scott County Extends Win Streak Over Henry Clay

    January 5, 2011 12:48 PM

    Henry Clay remained bedeviled by Scott County on the hardwood Tuesday night. The Cardinals notched their 14th straight win over the Blue Devils with a 75-62 victory. The win extends a streak of Scott County dominance over its district rival stretching back to February 2006. Scott County (11-1)... more »
  • Horse Rescued From Pool Play Video

    December 28, 2010 6:56 AM

    It wasn't the typical cold water rescue. Crews in Scott County saved a horse that fell into a covered pool Monday morning. When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the horse had walked out onto snow-covered pool cover and fell through. Crews immediately began breaking ice and... more »
  • Scott County Girls Top Bryan Station

    December 9, 2010 10:52 AM

    The Scott County Lady Cardinals notched another win, topping district foe Bryan Station 68-53 in Georgetown Wednesday night. A youngster led the No. 4 Cardinals to their fourth victory. Freshman Audriana Christopher scored 19 points and added four assists. Kristen Stainback scored a double-double with 16 points... more »
  • No. 4 Lady Cardinals Roll To Two More Wins

    December 7, 2010 1:05 PM

    The fourth ranked Scott County Lady Cardinals notched two more wins with a 90-56 victory on the road at North Hardin and a 76-32 thumping of Sayre. Scott County put North Hardin (0-3) away in the first half, taking a 52-22 lead into the locker room. Paige Eaton drained... more »
  • Man Arrested After Train Hits His Car Play Video

    December 7, 2010 5:47 AM

    Police and emergency crews in Scott County rushed to the scene after a train crashed into a car. It happened along North Hamilton Street, just before 4 a.m. When crews arrived, they discovered nobody was inside the car. Georgetown police officers located the driver a short time later and... more »
  • No. 4 Scott County Girls Open With Win

    December 3, 2010 12:31 PM

    The Scott County Lady Cardinals knocked off Dunbar 80-71 to open up its season on Wednesday. The fourth ranked Cardinals led 49-30 at halftime and blew the game open in the third quarter, going up by as many as 30 points before Scott County coach Steve Helton brought in... more »
  • Two Hurt In Scott County Crash

    November 25, 2010 10:46 AM

    Two people were hospitalized after an accident along southbound I-75 in Scott County Thursday morning. The accident happened about 10 a.m. near mile marker 139. Police say two cars were involved in the crash. One flipped over and a person was ejected. EMS took two people to the hospital.... more »
  • Scott County On A Roll Going Into Match-Up With Male

    November 23, 2010 1:12 PM

    Scott County High School football coach Jim McKee says he doesn't put much stock in August wins. Good thing, because the Cardinals didn't get any. In fact, Scott County didn't earn its first win until mid-September. Last year, the Cardinals made it all the way to the state... more »
  • Lafayette and Scott County Will Battle In 6A Playoff Game

    November 17, 2010 12:30 PM

    Lafayette won its first second round playoff game since 1985 last Friday, knocking off Meade County 21-20 in overtime. It was a thrilling road win for the Generals. A last second 56-yard Lafayette field goal attempt narrowly missed, forcing OT, and the General D snuffed a 2-point conversion attempt... more »
  • Scott County Puts 8 Game Win Streak On Line Against Central Hardin

    November 12, 2010 12:21 PM

    The Scott County High School football team lost its first three games. It hasn't lost since. After cruising to a 41-0 win over Nelson County in the first round of the 6A playoffs, the Cardinals will put that eight game win streak on the line when they face... more »
  • Scott County Soaring High After Slow Start

    October 27, 2010 12:27 PM

    Last season, Scott County High School advanced all the way to the state 6A semi-final game, ultimately falling 42-13 to Trinity. The early part of the 2010 campaign looked like a photo negative of last year. The Cardinals opened up the season with three straight losses. Scott County... more »
  • Possible Tornado Caught On Tape In Scott County By LEX 18 Viewer Play Video

    October 26, 2010 3:18 PM

    An LEX 18 viewer was in the right place at the right time Tuesday as severe storms passed through the Bluegrass Thursday, as he appears to have captured a tornado touching down in Scott County. Mark Rucker said it was about 1 p.m. Tuesday when he spotted the funnel... more »
  • Major Burglary Ring Busted In Scott County Play Video

    October 19, 2010 12:31 PM

    Scott County Sheriff's deputies busted a major burglary/theft ring Monday night. Deputies arrested four people after finding more than $10,000 worth of stolen goods in a trailer. Deputies also discovered a meth lab on the site and arrested a fifth man. Deputies say the burglary ring was centered... more »
  • Accused Murder From Ohio Scheduled For Court Play Video

    September 21, 2010 5:39 AM

    An Ohio man wanted for murder and captured in Kentucky is expected in court Tuesday in Scott County. Shawn Kortz, 38, eluded authorities all the way from Dayton, Ohio. But his run came to an abrupt end in Scott County Sunday. A police cruiser video cam captured dramatic footage of... more »
  • Grass Fire Slows Traffic On I-75 In Southern Scott County Play Video

    September 15, 2010 2:36 PM

    A fire in a field located in southern Scott County near the Fayette County line Wednesday afternoon caused heavy smoke to drift across I-75, slowing traffic in the area. The fire broke out at about 1 p.m. There are no reports of any injuries or accidents on the interstate... more »
  • Teen Crashes Car In Scott County Play Video

    September 2, 2010 5:30 AM

    Deputies say a 16-year-old is lucky to be alive after he took his brother's car and then crashed it early Thursday morning. The accident happened along the 1400 block of US-25 in Scott County around 3 a.m. Sheriff's deputies say the teen lost control of the car, left the roadway... more »
  • Man Who Served Time In Connection With Scott County Murder Faces Robbery Charge Play Video

    August 30, 2010 5:43 PM

    Back in 2005, some people thought a Scott County man got off easy when he took a plea in connection with a high profile murder. Five years later, Tim Crabtree is in jail again, this time charged with robbery. Crabtree, 31, is charged with first degree robbery. According to the... more »
  • Scott County Police Arrest Man For Impersonating Deputy Play Video

    August 30, 2010 6:40 AM

    Georgetown police arrested a man and charged him with impersonating a police officer. Police say William Duvall, 56, was at a yard sale along Bourbon Street on Saturday when he told people that he was a sheriff's deputy and that they should help him stop a passing motorcyclist. Investigators say... more »
  • "Good Samaritan" Attempts Sexual Assault Play Video

    August 30, 2010 12:03 AM

    He seemed like the help they needed after their car ran out of gas. But police say the man who stopped to assist a Scott County couple, ended up trying to sexually assault the woman. It all started about eight o'clock Friday night in Lexington near the Scott... more »
  • KSP, Scott County Police Arrest 27 In Massive Drug Roundup

    August 19, 2010 9:59 AM

    Kentucky State Police and Scott County Police executed 62 warrants on 42 suspects in a massive drug roundup Wednesday. The roundup began at about 4:30 a.m. and lasted throughout the day. Police say the investigations began during the last year and culminated in Wednesday's arrests. "This operation reinforces the Kentucky... more »