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.
Updated: 18 hours ago
|By Jeremy Tombs
First responders in Jessamine County are asking the community to help out one of their own after one of the county’s EMT officials had their home destroyed in a fire.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Dozens of athletes on a local Special Olympics team are trying to prepare for this year’s summer games. However, they don’t have a track and field to practice with. With less than a week left to register with the state, they’re asking the public for help.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:06 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
First responders in Scott County have seen a sharp decline in the number of overdose deaths.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs and Samantha Valentino
They’re now calling it the “Do No Harm Act”, but LGBTQ advocates say that’s exactly what it will do.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 12:09 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Bourbon industry leaders and workers will spend their week at the University of Kentucky as the James B. Beam Institute holds its annual conference.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:16 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Two dogs are now in the care of Paws 4 the Cause after they were found starving in Estill County.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
The Woodford County High School boys’ basketball team was crowned champions of Region 8 Tuesday night.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:17 AM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs and WKYT News Staff
Power crews have been working day and night since Friday’s historic wind event to restore power.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 12:02 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs and Julia Sandor
Senate Bill 115 originally would have banned drag performances within a thousand feet of places like parks, schools, and even homes. House Bill 470 would ban healthcare providers from doing anything to help kids transition.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 11:58 AM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Wednesday marks the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week. It began with a statewide tornado drill held at 10:07 a.m. Fayette County Public Schools students joined kids across Kentucky in the exercise.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:56 AM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Four more bills moved out of the House Education Committee in Frankfort Tuesday morning, but not all went without opposition.
Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 4:02 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
The State Department of Public Health has confirmed a new case of measles in Kentucky, and officials say that person attended part of the 16-day revival at Asbury University.
Updated: Feb. 26, 2023 at 11:11 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Governor Andy Beshear these events are critically important for all Kentuckians to attend.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 3:54 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
In the past week, two Kentucky school districts have addressed serious issues when it comes to children using e-cigarettes.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:58 AM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
A young child is dead and a man is now facing a murder charge in Whitley County.
Updated: Feb. 19, 2023 at 11:40 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
The Luna Library was made in memory of Kamaria Spaulding, who died in a car accident in June 2020.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 11:06 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Cars line the streets of Wilmore for blocks and illustrate the widespread interest this spontaneous revival has attracted.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 4:04 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Lexington Emergency Management is asking people to step up and become a part of their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT).
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 3:57 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs, Grason Passmore and Chad Hedrick
We are tracking reports of flash flooding throughout central Kentucky.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 3:50 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
A new bill filed in the General Assembly aims to hold dog owners accountable if they are involved in attacks.
Updated: Feb. 12, 2023 at 11:32 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Former EKU alum and NFL tight end, Jason Dunn, is one of the few who can say he’s played for both Super Bowl teams.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 11:57 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
For months, Kentucky Tenants has been working to make renters’ voices heard.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 4:53 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Flock cameras are being brought to Nicholasville.As the new tech comes to more counties across the area, the departments involved say it benefits all of them.
Updated: Feb. 5, 2023 at 9:32 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
The space will include more than 5,000 square feet of room to house their various exhibits and displays.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 10:50 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
78 Legends has a limited release of 1,978 bottles, and its retail price is set at $1,978.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 9:26 AM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
The student is being charged with unlawful possession of a weapon on school property.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:35 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
The House and Senate Committees on Natural Resources and Energy met jointly on Thursday trying to get answers on how December’s winter storm led to widespread outages in the Commonwealth.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:58 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Lexington Sporting Club got a big win Thursday night, as plans for a stadium were approved by a city planning commission.
Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 10:40 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
On a big day for Big Blue Nation, its fans got a chance to connect with some of their favorite Cats through The 15 Club Fan Fest.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 5:16 AM EST
|By WKYT News Staff, Jim Stratman and Jeremy Tombs
The little bit of snow we got Friday morning was just enough to create some icy spots, especially on the interstate.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs and Grason Passmore
Lexington’s new soccer stadium was one of the main topics of discussion in Wednesday’s Planning Commission meeting.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 4:47 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Governor Beshear’s executive order on medical cannabis was seen as a positive step towards legalization by many of its proponents. However, a group pushing for legislative reform has noticed a concerning trend since its implementation.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 5:05 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
A woman is charged with manslaughter after a man died from an overdose in a Wafflehouse bathroom.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:29 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Lexington police say Knowles’s pickup truck collided into a semi at mile marker 111.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 9:59 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
They say they’re taking these steps to remember the strides Dr. King made decades ago.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:30 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Messaoudi says they found that the vaccine benefits the fetus as well.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 4:20 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
The severe storms that swept across the region Thursday dealt some serious damage in Madison County.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 5:15 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
The Christmas-time cold snap which cut across the commonwealth left behind a variety of problems. Now, the extra energy consumed during the storm is weighing heavy on the wallet.
Updated: Jan. 8, 2023 at 10:38 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Vigil organizers say Michael Brewer is in critical condition after a car accident.
Updated: Jan. 7, 2023 at 10:32 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Around 180 searchers were all looking for Vanessa Baker on Saturday.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:44 AM EST
|By WKYT News Staff, Jim Stratman and Jeremy Tombs
We have team coverage of the impact of the flash flooding across central Kentucky.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 5:42 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Lexington businesses and their customers are preparing to pay more as LexPark’s increased rates and extended hours take effect Tuesday, but they aren’t happy about it.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:35 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Robert Matheny owns KY CBD Farmacy and says the order comes with some complications.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 10:11 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Franklin has felt the effects of this violent year too many times. 44 times - to be specific.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 5:15 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
A Lexington mother is speaking out after her unit at the Veridian apartment complex was condemned.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:55 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
The city says five apartments at the Veridian Apartments off Man O’ War Blvd are condemned after several pipes busted during the deep freeze.
Updated: Dec. 25, 2022 at 10:58 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Richter says their free holiday meal is a long-standing tradition. But in light of Wednesday's apparent hate crime, it took on a special significance.
Updated: Dec. 24, 2022 at 10:18 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
“The extremely cold temperatures are really straining the regional power grid,” said Gov. Beshear.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 12:02 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
With the new year, Lexington will ring in changes for parking. However, some are raising concerns about the changes.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 7:10 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs and WKYT News Staff
According to Lexington Police Department, officers responded to a report of multiple shots fired around 5:44 am Saturday morning.
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