Erin Mercedes Rosas

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Digital Executive Producer at WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)

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Lawrenceburg fire warns public about lithium-ion batteries after house fire

4 days ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lawrenceburg Fire and Rescue provided safety tips on lithium-ion batteries after a house fire on Monday was reportedly caused by an ignited battery from an electric scooter. According to officials, the Lawrenceburg Fire Department was called to a structure fire at around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, crews determined that the source of the smoke and flames was a lithium-ion battery pack from an electric scooter that "ignited inside the home," officials reported.
Beshear, Diocese of Lexington react to election of the first American-born pope

1 week ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Following the world introduction of Pope Leo XIV, the Diocese of Lexington, along with Governor Andy Beshear and Father Jim Sichko, released statements regarding the election of the first American pope.
Cincinnati man wins $125,000 on Kentucky Lottery scratch-off

1 week ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

(LEX 18) — A Cincinnati man is celebrating his $125,000 win on a $5 Kentucky Lottery scratch-off ticket, officials reported on Thursday. According to a release, Rohith Kandula drove across the state line to buy gas at the Fort Wright Shell and ended up purchasing a lottery ticket in mid-April. Officials added that Kandula's friends were also with him on the trip when they scanned the ticket at the station, revealing a win.
Boy ordered 69,000 lollipops for his friends from his mom's phone

1 week ago | krtv.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

A Kentucky mom found herself in a sticky situation after her 8-year-old son ordered thousands of Dum-Dum suckers from Amazon while she let him play on her phone. Holly LaFavers posted a picture on social media of 30 cases of Dum-Dums on her front porch — each box containing about 2,300 lollipops — after her attempt to stop the delivery was unsuccessful. She said her son told her he had ordered them to have a carnival with all of his friends.
Kentucky accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance after April floods

1 week ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

(LEX 18) — The office of Governor Andy Beshear announced that Kentucky is accepting Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUI) applications for individuals in 13 counties following the damaging severe storms in April. Officials detailed that the application is available for those who were out-of-work due to the storms that began in the state on April 2.
KY man arrested after he allegedly planned to meet decoy minor for sexual acts

1 week ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

LANCASTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — During a police investigation in Lancaster, a citation detailed that a man was arrested on May 3 after he allegedly planned and arranged to meet a decoy minor for sexual acts. The citation revealed that the man, identified as 37-year-old Brandon Hensley, made contact with an individual who he reportedly understood was a 14-year-old.
PHOTO: Kid in Lexington accidently orders 69,000 Dum-Dums lollipops

1 week ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Apparently, you can't have enough Dum-Dums! A kid in Lexington reportedly ordered 30 cases of Dum-Dums with 2,300 lollipops in each box, according to a post from Holly LaFavers on Facebook. The post read that "Liam ordered 30 cases of Dum Dums and Amazon will not let me return them."The sealed boxes were being sold for $130 each and, according to an updated post, all boxes are believed to be sold. "I contact Amazon as soon as I realized what had happened.
Man arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to kids at the Arboretum

2 weeks ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — A filed citation revealed that a man in Lexington was arrested after he allegedly exposed himself to people at the Arboretum and was captured on camera threatening and cussing at them. The citation by the University of Kentucky police detailed that officers were called to the Arboretum regarding an "active verbal disorder." Officers were then advised of the alleged vehicle that was on the scene.
Dog found shot in Cynthiana recovering after being paralyzed, rescue reports

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

(LEX 18) — A dog that was found in Cynthiana is recovering after he was paralyzed in his back legs from being shot in the spine, Happy Tails Animal Rescue in Terre Haute, Indiana posted. The post read that the dog, named Lieutenant Dan, was shot within the last two weeks and he has a wound entry point but no exit wound. The injury to his vertebrae is reportedly the area that controls the bladder and bowels, resulting in incontinence.
Lexington custody officer remembered following his reported death

3 weeks ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lexington Community Corrections is remembering one of its own, Officer Kevin Chaney, after he reportedly died while off duty over the weekend, the organization reported. According to a social media post, Officer Chaney joined the department in June 2024 and served as a custody officer on first shift. "We will miss our brother, he leaves behind a legacy that will not be forgotten," the post read.

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