Leigh Searcy
Reporter at WLEX-TV (Lexington, KY)
3x Regional Edward R Murrow & Emmy Winner
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1 week ago |
lex18.com | Leigh Searcy
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — The aftermath of the April 2025 flood has left significant damage in Franklin and Woodford Counties, with landslides worsening the situation in several areas. In Franklin County, Judge Executive Michael Mueller reported that six homes have been condemned, three of which are located on Big Eddy Road along the Kentucky River. "They got what they could but now it's too dangerous - especially that home," Mueller said, referring to the house in the greatest peril.
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1 week ago |
lex18.com | Leigh Searcy
LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — John "Jay" Bordas works at Bryan Station High School as an assistant boys' basketball coach, head golf coach, and dean of students. Tuesday afternoon, he appeared in Fayette County District Court for an arraignment on a single charge of first degree wanton endangerment stemming from a February incident. Bordas' attorney entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf. According to a criminal complaint summons, the incident happened during a traffic encounter on February 13.
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1 week ago |
lex18.com | Leigh Searcy
WOODFORD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — As the community of Clifton grapples with the aftermath of the April flood of 2025, some people recall the devastating flood of 1978. Among them is Gary Wilson, a longtime Woodford County resident, who helped many of his friends during the historic flood. The flood of 2025 has been more destructive than its 1978 predecessor, Wilson said, largely due to the excessive mud.
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1 week ago |
lex18.com | Leigh Searcy
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — As cleanup efforts continue throughout the region, Clark County residents are actively working to salvage what they can following severe flooding. In the Amster Grove area along the Kentucky River, many are sorting through their belongings, hoping to save cherished items while discarding others that have been irrevocably damaged.
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2 weeks ago |
lex18.com | Leigh Searcy
CLIFTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — As the water level of the Kentucky River drops, residents and first responders in Clifton are hard at work, clearing the damage left in its wake. Firefighters from Versailles and Woodford County have begun blasting roads and driveways with fire hoses to remove layer upon layer of mud deposited by the river. "The deeper the mud, the harder it is going to be," said Versailles Fire Chief T.A. Rankin.
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We’re on the river in Clifton (Woodford Co) where the water is receding. The sun is out and people are anxious to check on their belongings. @lex18news https://t.co/t37APFimpz
Neighbors helping neighbors in Woodford Co. William Smith spent Sunday rescuing people & pets in lower Clifton @LEX18News https://t.co/Q4aEsiuoqt
A house is floating down the river in Frankfort - shared by a friend who is flooded. So sad @LEX18News https://t.co/hWq67yk17T