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Fred Petke is a reporter for The Winchester Sun, the Jessamine Journal and the State Journal. His beats include cops, courts, fire, public records, city and county government and other news. To contact Fred, email fred.petke@bluegrassnewsmedia.com or call 859-759-0051.

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Clark man charged in Paris homicide

Paris Police arrested the two suspects Thursday in a December homicide, including a Winchester man. Officers had been looking for 21-year-old Tyre Conner and 18-year-old ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, January 15, 2021 11:20 am

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County approves body cams for deputies

The full-time deputies at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will soon be equipped with body cameras as part of an agreement with the Winchester Police ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:39 am

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New Black history banners on display

Banners celebrating four locally prominent Black community members are on display throughout downtown Winchester ahead of Black History Month. Winchester Unity Committee President Deatra Newell ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Friday, January 15, 2021 9:05 am

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Community gathers for annual prayer service to start year

For the 15th consecutive year, community leaders and Clark County residents gathered to begin the new year in prayer. “How amazing is it no matter ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 14, 2021 7:07 pm

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Police and fire reports for Jan. 15, 2021

CLARK COUNTY FIRE • At 10:41 p.m. Monday, firefighters assisted EMS personnel with a all on Mina Station Road. • At 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, firefighters responded ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:17 pm

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Police seeking Clark residents for Paris shooting

SUN STAFF REPORT Paris police are looking for a pair of Winchester residents in connection with a fatal shooting in December. According to the Paris ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:15 pm

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Clark preparing for next phase of COVID vaccine

BY FRED PETKE Sun reporter The Clark County Health Department is distributing the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as doses become available and is waiting for ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:11 pm

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Clark jail gets first COVID case

BY FRED PETKE Sun Reporter A work release prisoner from the Clark County Detention Center tested positive for COVID-19, giving the facility its first positive ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:08 pm

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County approves body cams for deputies

BY FRED PETKE Sun Reporter The full-time deputies at the Clark County Sheriff’s Office will soon be equipped with body cameras as part of an ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:04 pm

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New Black history banners on display

By Fred Petke Sun Reporter Banners celebrating four locally prominent Black community members are on display throughout downtown Winchester ahead of Black History Month. Winchester ... Read more

by Fred Petke, Thursday, January 14, 2021 5:01 pm

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