An Indiana man has been extradited to Kentucky to face a felony theft of services charge in Montgomery County. Stephen Abraham, 54, of Noblesville, Ind., was served with the warrant Aug. 18 and …
The Advocate has learned that a local resident who allegedly attempted to use her state position to avoid arrest by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Aug. 13 has been charged with operating a …
Another round of storms that moved through Kentucky Sunday evening left thousands in the state without power. According to Emergency Management Director Greg Beam, at one point, more than 800 in …
Ten young women from the Class of 2027 are taking part in the Distinguished Young Women of Montgomery County Scholarship Program. Participants will compete in five categories including scholastics, …
It appears the group Progress Montgomery County has fallen short of the signatures needed to get legalized countywide alcohol sales on the November ballot, County Clerk Chris Cockrell told the …
The Inclement Weather House aka The Sterling House will be open this weekend from 12-4 due to the heat index being above 99°. If you would like to donate water, Gatorade, Liquid IV for them to take …
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2026) – Today, Kentucky health officials announced that a case of measles with a high number of community exposures has been confirmed in Christian County. The individual …
Some still remain without power Thursday morning (Aug. 13) following a storm that came through Tuesday evening. According to poweroutage.us, more than 19,000 throughout Kentucky are without …
An Olive Hill man facing trial on rape and sodomy charges involving a Montgomery County girl is back behind bars. Richard Gene Kuisel, 46, was arrested during a traffic stop on Wingtip Way in …
Four people charged with allegedly scrapping stolen vehicles for money have asked for separate attorneys. Douglas Newman, 38; Caitlin Coots, 29: Anthony Brooks, 42; and Andrew Means, 38, all of …
The felony case against two people charged with allegedly abusing a 1 1/2-year-old child will go before a grand jury later this month. The Montgomery County Grand Jury is scheduled to convene …
Eunice Bayes Triplett Quinn discovered at a young age she had a deep appreciation for teachers. A simple act of kindness, Eunice tells the Advocate, can make a world of difference for a …
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 13, 2026) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled ramp work on Interstate 64 at Exit 110 and Exit 113 in Montgomery County. The work is part …
A Mt. Sterling man was arrested Aug. 12 on a complaint warrant, 10 days after he allegedly assaulted his father, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Austin Rice, 28, was charged …
The Kentucky Dept. for Fish and Wildlife Resources encourages anyone who has been exposed to a rabid bat or other wildlife to contact their office at 1-800-858-1549 . Someone is available …
It's been gloomy and rainy, but local youths were still all smiles for their first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year! The Advocate put together this slide show after asking for first …
Nighttime flagging operations are scheduled on U.S. 421 (Leestown Road) in Fayette County and U.S. 60 (Winchester Road) in Montgomery County. Work will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly, …
Police say there were no injuries as a result of this accident, which occurred earlier today. The two vehicle accident was at the intersection of the Bypass and Maysville Road, …
A former gas station building near I-64 at 711 Maysville Road was in the process of being torn down Aug. 5. The property is currently owned by Hardy Family LLC in care of Michael Hardy, …
The Advocate has learned the state Division of Waste Management recently solicited bids for a project to deal with an abandoned landfill on Spencer Road near Whitaker Lane. The project comes …