Jeremy Tombs
Reporter
Lexington, Ky.
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Jeremy joined the WKYT News team in July 2021 following graduation from the Broadcast Journalism program at the University of Maryland.
Prior to WKYT, he reported and anchored for Capital News Service Maryland.
Jeremy was born and raised on the Jersey Shore, growing up in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. When he's not working, Jeremy loves to get outdoors to hike or fish, and he is also an avid sports fan.
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The investigation into the death of Jessamine County Sheriff Kevin Corman is ongoing.
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Police are on scene at the home of Jessamine County Sheriff Kevin Corman.
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A bill to add $40 billion to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund has failed to pass the U.S. Senate.
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An employee tells us workers and customers alike were evacuated from the building around 9 a.m.
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Police said just before 6 p.m. Tuesday they responded to a call for shots fired with a victim in the 400 block of East New Circle Road, near the intersection of Meadow Lane.
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The coroner says the creek was running high because of rain over the weekend.
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On Sunday, the mentor to many in the eastern Kentucky region earned a posthumous honor which those in attendance say he was well-deserving of.
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Marijuana could be a key issue in this year’s race for Fayette County attorney.
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Communities around Lexington are continuing to grieve after the violence that has played out over the past week.
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Dozens of people gathered to honor two children, Skyler and Deon Williams, killed a week ago at the Parkway Manor Apartments on Rogers Road.
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Even as the energy that pulsated through Churchill Downs Saturday ebbs away some, Reed’s disbelief still hasn’t.
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Victoria Williams says Amaya Victoria Taylor-Sandifer was like a second daughter to her.
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The Poor Man’s Harlan County Derby Eve Party took over Stagger Inn and the Roxy. Every year it raises money for a cause or charity.
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Two Republican candidates took to the podium at Wilmore City Hall Thursday to debate and vie for the party’s nomination.
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Firefighters say it happened early Sunday morning at Brannon Stables on Ironworks Pike.
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Tates Creek High School held an open house for its alumni Sunday, offering an opportunity to reminisce on the good times spent there before the doors close on decades of Commodore history for the last time.
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On Tuesday, One Lexington announced a milestone reached over just the past 10 months when it comes to supporting the youth in this city.
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Police are investigating the cause of a deadly crash in Versailles Sunday afternoon.
Dr. Foxx pointed out the potential benefits of medical marijuana for Kentuckians. But he says it’s the unknowns which give him pause for pushing legislation through.
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Loved ones and community leaders took to the streets in Lexington looking to shine a light on a murder case that has gone years without a resolution.
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Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman cut the ribbon on a new mobile medical unit that’s ready to hit the road in central Kentucky.
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Strong winds dealt a sudden but devastating blow, ripping wires out of the wall and ripping the roof clean off their home.
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The most recent CDC levels show just three Kentucky counties in the yellow and Dr. Foxx says that is a huge relief for hospitals in our area.
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Many people are remembering Lane Franklin for his presence as a ticket seller at UK games. But in the Georgetown community, they’re remembering him for his smile and his infectious personality.
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Two people are facing drug charges after a traffic stop in Laurel County.
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Fire officials say it took 10 hours to put out the flames at JW Wood, a stave mill located on Flemingsburg Road in Morehead. It’s a family business with a long history in Kentucky.
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The suspect started running through yards in the Mt. McKinley area to try and escape police after they say he robbed a Subway at knifepoint Saturday afternoon.
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Many are hoping this makes it easier on the service industry, which has struggled through the pandemic.
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The Breeders’ Cup is coming back to Lexington, and Keeneland officials are excited for its return.
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Kentucky has seen a rise in catalytic converter thefts in the last two years— people steal them to sell the materials.
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Lori Weaver Hawkins with AAA of the Bluegrass says the varying level of global unrest will have the most influence on gas prices as we move into the spring and summer months.
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Lexington firefighters say each challenging fire like the one on West Second Street Thursday morning offers new ways to improve in the future.
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Whether campers are a permanent living space or used for traveling, firefighters say it’s important to take steps to ensure your safety while in one.
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December tornadoes devastated parts of western Kentucky, wiping out some communities. It’s a long road to rebuild for areas like Mayfield, Dawson Springs and Bowling Green.
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The Catholic Action Center’s Compassionate Caravan delivers cold weather supplies and offers rides to shelters to those in need in Lexington.
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Alex Chubaruk of Christian Mission Ebenezer said they loaded four trucks, each carrying up to 25,000 pounds.
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Police are investigating a shooting in Winchester Friday afternoon.
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Kentuckians have shown their support for Ukraine in a variety of ways, from donating goods to raise much-needed dollars.
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Whitton says Petey is a rare type of lizard to come by, so she thinks the people who did this either saw resale value in the lizard or wanted him for their own.
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While fans will miss having Bluegrass teams playing basketball, some are already looking forward to the Cats coming back stronger next season.
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Legislation that would ban discrimination based on hairstyles and hair texture has now seen advancements at both the state and federal levels.
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Hope and hype for this year’s NCAA Tournament devolved into heartbreak as the night wore on at KSBar in Lexington.
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The chase started around 8:30 Monday morning near Todds Road.
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Chubaruk says the people of Ukraine now need material help as well as financial help. He added that stores are being cleared out of certain items, comparing it to what happened here at times during the pandemic.
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After two years without a national tournament appearance, Kentucky fans say they appreciate just having the opportunity to experience these environments once more.
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With March Madness upon us Kentucky fans have braved the weather to go out and support the Cats in the SEC Tournament.
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A deal has been reached to keep Fayette County students in school during early voting this May.
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The violent altercation left one man dead and another hospitalized with life-threatening injuries.
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Fans came in flocks to see their newly-crowned champions return to Lexington from Nashville after they shocked the top-ranked South Carolina Gamecocks, 64-62.
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LexArts president and CEO Ame Sweetall says 92 of the 150 horses made for Horse Mania will come from Horse Play and the creative efforts of local school students and staff.