Alyssa Williams

3 days ago | wave3.com | Alyssa Williams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Sunday marks the first mass for many following the election of Pope Leo XIV, and several folks are eager to express the impact they believe he’ll have on the Catholic faith. Some said Pope Leo will have some tough shoes to fill within his papacy, but Shawn Hunter said he’s happy the doors Pope Francis helped to open when it comes to minority groups will stay that way. “As an LGBTQ member, its hopeful to see someone that wants to follow in pope Francis’ footsteps.

4 days ago | wkyt.com | Alyssa Williams

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Sunday marks the first mass for many following the election of Pope Leo XIV, and several folks are eager to express the impact they believe he’ll have on the Catholic faith. Some said Pope Leo will have some tough shoes to fill within his papacy, but Shawn Hunter said he’s happy the doors Pope Francis helped to open when it comes to minority groups will stay that way. “As an LGBTQ member, its hopeful to see someone that wants to follow in pope Francis’ footsteps.

5 days ago | wkyt.com | Alyssa Williams

ANDERSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - For John Durr, serving his community has been a life-long goal. He said that mission began while watching his older brother, who was a firefighter, fight the fire that burned down their childhood home. “Seeing that was, I don’t want to say [it] gives you the inspiration, but really kind of makes it personal,” Durr said. For 36 years, Durr fought fires through various career and volunteer positions, even becoming Lawrenceburg Fire Chief back in October.

6 days ago | wkyt.com | Alyssa Williams

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - We’re learning new details about the arrest of a fugitive who escaped from a Kentucky hospital. Police say Anthony Martinez escaped Tuesday from UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead while in the custody of Rowan County Detention Center staff. Officials say he was handcuffed in the front but wasn’t wearing leg shackles due to a medical issue. He was last seen near the Morehead Boot Ranch shortly after the escape.

1 week ago | wkyt.com | Alyssa Williams

MOREHEAD, Ky. (WKYT) - UPDATE: A Kentucky fugitive is back in police custody. The Morehead Police Department says they tracked Anthony Martinez’s hiding spot and arrested him. PREVIOUS 5/6:A safety alert has been issued after a Kentucky inmate escaped police custody while in the hospital. The Morehead Police Department announced on Facebook early Tuesday morning that Anthony Martinez escaped the UK-St. Claire Hospital, while in custody with Rowan County Detention Center guards.