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: Feb. 27, 2023 at 3:02 PM CST
|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. 21, 2023 at 12:45 PM CST
|By WKYT News Staff, Jeremy Tombs and Andrew McMunn
Officials said the child had bruises all over her body.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 10:06 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Cars line the streets of Wilmore for blocks and illustrate the widespread interest this spontaneous revival has attracted.
Updated: Feb. 4, 2023 at 9:50 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
78 Legends has a limited release of 1,978 bottles, and its retail price is set at $1,978.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 3:47 PM CST
|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. 7, 2023 at 9:32 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Around 180 searchers were all looking for Vanessa Baker on Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 9:27 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Riley says the EF-4 twister went just north of her Mayfield farm, downing trees and damaging her roof.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 8:43 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Activist Sarah Williams of LPD Accountability has joined friends and family of LaDuke to do some digging of their own.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2022 at 7:26 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Teamsters Local 651 is leading the effort to organize one of the bourbon industry’s biggest brands.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 9:20 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Kylah Spring stepped up to share a message of unity with the black community and the entire UK community. Her mother and many others who marched Monday night are calling for action as well.
Updated: Nov. 6, 2022 at 9:37 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
“We may have a 25-day supply of diesel, but that doesn’t mean in 25 days we’re going to run out of diesel,” said Lori Weaver Hawkins.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
People are flocking to Florida from all over the country to offer relief after Hurricane Ian.
Updated: Oct. 1, 2022 at 10:15 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
KHSAA commissioner Julian Tackett says it doesn’t always take a violent hit to deal serious damage.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2022 at 5:05 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Demand for electric vehicles is skyrocketing, and Kentucky is working to keep up with it.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
It’s the start of a new school year, but some districts are already struggling with COVID spreading among their students.
Updated: Aug. 14, 2022 at 11:08 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Several county's crews have come into support the effort, as they look for 29-year-old Nancy Cundiff and 60-year-old Vanessa Baker.
Updated: Aug. 13, 2022 at 10:11 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Just as many Kentucky students head back to school, the CDC has relaxed its COVID guidelines.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 3:48 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
The Breathitt County football team is trying to work through some of the most difficult days its players and coaches have ever faced.
Updated: Jul. 15, 2022 at 1:34 PM CDT
|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: Jun. 26, 2022 at 10:37 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Protestors took to the Kentucky State Capitol steps by the hundreds Sunday night to once again voice their displeasure with the recent ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade.
Updated: Jun. 17, 2022 at 9:54 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Frankfort kicked off its first-ever official Juneteenth celebration Friday evening.
Updated: May. 28, 2022 at 10:00 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs and WKYT News Staff
The shooting in Uvalde has reignited a nation-wide debate over gun laws. Long-time eastern Kentucky attorney Ned Pillersdorf says the lenient laws here in the commonwealth largely mirror those seen in Texas.
Updated: May. 10, 2022 at 9:18 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Communities around Lexington are continuing to grieve after the violence that has played out over the past week.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 12:55 PM CDT
|By Emily Van de Riet and Jeremy Tombs
At least 20 horses were killed in a Kentucky barn fire over the weekend.
Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 6:16 AM CDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
Firefighters say it happened early Sunday morning at Brannon Stables on Ironworks Pike.
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By WKYT News Staff and Jeremy Tombs
Police are investigating the cause of a deadly crash in Versailles Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 9:30 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
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.
Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 9:14 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Many are hoping this makes it easier on the service industry, which has struggled through the pandemic.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
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.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
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.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2022 at 9:48 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Legislation that would ban discrimination based on hairstyles and hair texture has now seen advancements at both the state and federal levels.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 9:19 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
A central Kentucky woman is pushing for more safety on the water.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2022 at 10:00 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Joe Barker has been a plumber for 16 years and says his company is taking several weather-related calls a day.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2021 at 4:46 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
In the aftermath of the devastating storms, a young woman from Dawson Springs got the opportunity to meet with President Biden. On Friday, she graduated from the University of Kentucky.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2021 at 10:19 PM CST
|By Jeremy Tombs
Kentucky Restaurant Association Stacy Roof says staffing shortages continue to be one of the most crucial issues for restaurants in the commonwealth for a variety of reasons, and the pandemic is still playing a part.
Updated: Aug. 30, 2021 at 4:43 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
State Auditor Mike Harmon testified in front of the state’s Legislative Research Committee on Monday. Harmon and others spoke about the shortcomings of the Office of Unemployment Insurance during the fiscal year of 2020.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2021 at 7:57 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Ultimately the decision to play or not is up to the school districts, but the KHSAA is urging teams to take steps to keep the season on schedule.
Updated: Aug. 20, 2021 at 9:29 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
William Thompson, known to many as Sonny, dedicated more than 50 years to the fire department.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2021 at 7:02 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
Two Lexington mothers who have recovered from addiction are looking to share their experience with other moms who are struggling with sobriety and parenting.
Updated: Aug. 7, 2021 at 9:40 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs and WKYT News Staff
The 141st Fancy Farm picnic took place in western Kentucky this afternoon. The church fundraiser always attracts politicians from across the state with unique political speeches. But not all the usual suspects were in attendance this year.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2021 at 4:27 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
In the aftermath of Simone Biles' withdrawal from the gymnastics final in Tokyo, Dr. Karen DeMoss pointed out the pressures these athletes are facing.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2021 at 4:31 PM CDT
|By Jeremy Tombs
The University of Kentucky’s College of Medicine receives its largest donation ever Tuesday.
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