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: Sep. 14, 2023 at 12:36 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs and Emily Van de Riet
A coroner in Kentucky is accused of leaving a body inside a hot car instead of properly placing it in a freezer.
Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 10:53 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Several Morgan County officials are facing a lawsuit, including the county’s former coroner, Raymond Vancleave.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM EDT
|By WKYT staff, Jeremy Tombs and Jordan Gartner
A young boy in Kentucky is dead after authorities say he was shot by another child.
Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 10:24 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
A Lexington firefighter comes to the rescue of someone in need.
Updated: Jun. 20, 2023 at 1:40 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs and Gray News staff
She and her neighbors said they think this young bear could be one of the cubs that were spotted with its mother in this same area exactly one year ago.
Updated: Jun. 19, 2023 at 12:06 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
On July 1st, 1948, Governor Earle Clements signed off on an act that established the Kentucky State Police.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:51 AM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Medical experts from across Lexington’s health care system came together Thursday to mark the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 8:53 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff, Mariah Congedo, Jeremy Tombs and Andrew McMunn
According to a letter sent to parents, Lynette Laine was the school nurse for Rise STEM Academy for Girls for the past two years.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 11:59 AM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs, WKYT News Staff and Emily Van de Riet
A crossing guard that was working for an elementary school in Kentucky died after he was hit by a car, officials said.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs and WKYT News Staff
Governor Andy Beshear has signed Senate Bill 47, which legalizes the use of medical cannabis in Kentucky, and House Bill 551, which legalizes sports betting.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST
|By WKYT News Staff, Jeremy Tombs and Andrew McMunn
Officials said the child had bruises all over her body.
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: 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.
Updated: Dec. 18, 2022 at 10:43 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Fire officials say it occurred at a mobile home along Winchester Road, north of Clay City.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 2:34 PM EDT
|By WKYT News Staff, Jeremy Tombs and Debra Worley
Police say the man was assaulted near tracks at a railroad overpass Friday morning and was unconscious when a train came through.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 1:55 PM EDT
|By Emily Van de Riet and Jeremy Tombs
At least 20 horses were killed in a Kentucky barn fire over the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 22, 2022 at 11:05 PM EST
|By Jeremy Tombs
16,130 cases and a positivity rate over 32 percent - both highs since the pandemic started - were announced Friday by Governor Andy Beshear.
Updated: Sep. 6, 2021 at 7:16 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
A Lexington fire victim shared her story of survival after spending the weekend in the hospital.
Updated: Aug. 12, 2021 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Throughout the pandemic, the issue of masks and vaccines have been surrounded by controversy and misinformation. And that comes as health leaders are urging people to take both steps to prevent the delta variant.