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Possibly dangerous Kentucky fugitive escapes custody while at hospital

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2025-05-07 21:44:35

SUMMARY: A search is underway in Rowan County, Kentucky, after inmate Anthony Martinez escaped police custody at UK Saint Clair Hospital early Tuesday morning. Martinez, who pleaded guilty to armed robbery in 2022 and is linked to at least four bank robberies, previously escaped Metro Corrections in 2020. Law enforcement, including a canine unit, drones, and detectives, has been combing the area, focusing on nearby neighborhoods and Highway 60. Authorities urge the public to report any sightings of Martinez, who is described as 6’2″. The search continues with local schools and structures under surveillance.

A man wanted in Indiana has reportedly escaped custody while at the University of Kentucky St. Claire Hospital.

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Kentucky State Police takes to the skies in National Cruiser Contest

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www.wnky.com – WNKY Staff – 2025-06-30 12:49:00

SUMMARY: Kentucky State Police (KSP) has entered the 2025 Best Looking Cruiser Contest by the American Association of State Troopers, which lets the public vote for their favorite law enforcement cruiser photo. KSP’s entry features a 2024 Mustang GT, a 2024 Dodge Durango, and a Bell 407 helicopter, symbolizing their teamwork and tactical support from ground to sky. Governor Andy Beshear and KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett, Jr. encourage Kentuckians to vote daily until July 11 to help KSP win again after placing in the top five for seven years and winning in 2021 and 2022. Voting is at surveymonkey.com.

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Evening Forecast 6/28/2025

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www.youtube.com – FOX 56 News – 2025-06-28 22:17:59

SUMMARY: Tonight, showers across the area are fading, with only light sprinkles remaining in parts of Knox and Whitley counties. Most radar activity is ground clutter, not actual rain. Overnight will be partly cloudy and humid with patchy fog possible. Sunday’s highs will be in the mid-80s, with some southern spots reaching 90°. Showers and storms will redevelop in the afternoon and evening, continuing into Monday and Tuesday, especially as a cold front passes Tuesday. Drier and less humid weather arrives by midweek, with highs in the mid-80s. Warmer conditions near 90° are expected around the 4th of July.

Evening Forecast 6/28/2025

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Another round of afternoon storms on Sunday

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www.youtube.com – WLKY News Louisville – 2025-06-28 17:44:54

SUMMARY: Afternoon storms moved through the WLKY viewing area on Saturday, bringing brief downpours, gusty winds, and lightning, especially in southern Indiana. A severe thunderstorm warning briefly occurred in Harrison County but has since expired. Showers and storms are pushing east, with rain expected to taper off through the evening. Sunday will start dry but bring another round of scattered afternoon storms, similar to Saturday. A stronger front on Monday will bring more widespread rain and a chance of stronger storms by Tuesday morning. Cooler, less humid air is expected midweek, with a hot and dry 4th of July forecast.

WLKY meteorologist Eric Zernich Saturday evening forecast

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