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Cousin of Boone County victim said mother feared son-in-law
Tue, 15 May 2012 12:30:15 -0700
CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- A Kentucky woman came to Boone County last week to take care of her grandchildren while her daughter coped with her ailing father. On Tuesday, both women were found dead inside the daughters Bloomingrose home. Police arrested the...
Boone County murder suspect appears in court
Wed, 16 May 2012 02:57:37 -0700
The legal team representing Charles "Stevie" Stephenson will be in a Boone County Courtroom - Wednesday at 9:00am for a pre trial conference.
Boone's Moss wins Kentucky Miss Basketball
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:28:42 -0700
Boone County girls' basketball player Sydney Moss certainly lived up to the hype this season. Moss, a versatile 5-foot-11 forward, added to her postseason haul by being named Kentucky Miss Basketball on Saturday night.
UPDATE: Names released as deputies investigate a double murder in Boone County
Tue, 15 May 2012 12:04:30 -0700
A manhunt is under way in Boone County for a suspect linked to a double homicide. Boone County Sheriff Rodney Miller told 13News that they're searching the area around Bloomingrose for 36-year-old Timothy Parsons.
Boone County Teachers Forgo Raises To Prevent Staff Cuts
Sat, 12 May 2012 18:21:54 -0700
Teachers in Boone County have decided to forgo raises in order to keep 46 positions from being cut.
Kentucky News Review: Park service using technology to stop ginseng poaching
Fri, 18 May 2012 05:54:21 -0700
The National Park Service is trying to stop wild ginseng poaching in the Cumberland Gap park. ... Kentucky's 4th District primary is contentious for Republicans. ... Who is on RAND Slam!'s team?
Ag commissioner visits Boone County
Sat, 12 May 2012 18:18:33 -0700
Local leaders, farmers and other individuals, including area 4-H and FFA students, gathered at the Boone County Cooperative Extension office May 8 to meet and talk with Kentucky Agricultural Commissioner James Comer.
Boone County police reports
Sat, 05 May 2012 21:18:54 -0700
BOONE COUNTY Arrests/Citations Nikeia L. Price, 31, menacing, second-degree disorderly conduct, alcohol intoxication in a public place at 7718 Cannon Valley Dr., Feb. 14. Timothy A. Dixon, 41, DUI, reckless driving at Gateway Blvd. and N. Bend Rd., Feb.
Prep Tennis: Lincoln's Hart reaches third round at state tournament
Fri, 18 May 2012 08:55:56 -0700
Colin Hart of Lincoln County advanced to the third round of the KHSAA State Tennis Tournament with two wins Thursday at Lexington.
Kentucky crowns hoops royalty: Trinity and Boone stars honored as Mr. and Miss Basketball
Sat, 28 Apr 2012 20:46:50 -0700
Nathan Dieudonne capped a storybook season with the top honor in Kentucky high school boys' basketball. Dieudonne, who helped lead Trinity High School to its first state championship in March, was named Mr. Basketball. Boone County's Sydney Moss, the daughter of NFL wide receiver Randy Moss, was named Miss Basketball.