Judiciary committee discusses child support for children of DUI victims

Friday, June 10 by Derek Aaron

A Tennessee state representative spoke with Kentucky lawmakers on Thursday about a new Tennessee law requiring people convicted of vehicular homicide due to intoxication to pay child support to each of the victim’s children. Tennessee […]

Albany woman indicted, arrested following death of her child

Thursday, June 9 by Derek Aaron

A 21-year-old Albany woman, Hailey Harber, has been arrested on Clinton County indictment charges, according to reports. The charges stem from the death of Harber’s infant child. The charges returned by the grand jury in […]

Wayne County man arrested after child found intoxicated in home

Tuesday, May 31 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested over the weekend after police were called to an apartment in Monticello about an eight-year-old boy who was reportedly very intoxicated. According to Monticello Police, the child was transported […]

LCCAC signs child abuse prevention pledge

Tuesday, April 5 by Derek Aaron

The Lake Cumberland Community Action Agency in Jamestown has joined several statewide partners in conjunction with Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky and signed a pledge this month to refocus efforts on protecting the health and well-being […]

Casey County couple charged after allegedly dangling child over bridge

Tuesday, March 15 by Zac Oakes

A Casey County couple faces criminal charges after allegedly dangling a small child over a bridge. Dennie Procario, 36, and Kabrina Nester, 28, both of Liberty, both face charges of endangering the welfare of a […]

Pulaski man arrested on child sexual exploitation crimes

Friday, February 25 by Zac Oakes

SOMERSET, Ky. (February 25, 2022) — The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch located and arrested Kyle Matthew Freeman, 28, of Pulaski County on charges related to a child sexual abuse material investigation. Freeman was […]

Bill to address child bus safety advances in legislature

Tuesday, February 15 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT— A bill seeking to deter drivers from not stopping while children are boarding and departing school buses advanced out of the House Education Committee on Tuesday. Under House Bill 221, school districts would be […]

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Thursday, February 10 by Zac Oakes

A Russell County man arrested more than a year ago on child pornography charges was recently sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in Texas. Edward Lee Wheeler, age 27, entered a guilty plea in […]

Legislators hear child abuse prevention legislation pitch

Thursday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Child abuse prevention legislation has been a topic of discussion among legislators in Frankfort this week. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

Wayne County man arrested on child rape charge

Wednesday, February 2 by Zac Oakes

A Wayne County man was arrested on a charge of rape with the victim being under 12 years old. According to a release from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Jerry Meadows conducted an investigation […]

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Judiciary committee discusses child support for children of DUI victims

Albany woman indicted, arrested following death of her child

Wayne County man arrested after child found intoxicated in home

LCCAC signs child abuse prevention pledge

Casey County couple charged after allegedly dangling child over bridge

Pulaski man arrested on child sexual exploitation crimes

Bill to address child bus safety advances in legislature

Russell County man sentenced to 30 years in federal prison on child pornography charge

Legislators hear child abuse prevention legislation pitch

Wayne County man arrested on child rape charge

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

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