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Fayette County Detention Center The Snapchat records of former University of Kentucky competitive cheerleader Laken Snelling provide disturbing details about the day she allegedly killed her newborn baby. Around 4 a.m. on August 27, 2025, one of Snelling’s roommates sent a message via Snapchat saying she thought she heard a loud noise that sounded like something falling, according to court records obtained by WXYT. The Snapchat history was obtained after Lexington police sought a search warrant as part of the investigation into the death of Snelling’s infant.  A second roommate of Snelling’s said she also heard the noise, which knocked a picture off the wall. One of the roommates said the noises lasted for about an hour.  How Long Does Kentucky Cheerleader Laken Snelling Face In Prison?: Everything to Know Shortly after 9 a.m. that morning, Snelling, now 22, sent a message saying that the loud noises were the result of her passing out in her bedroom. Snelling said she wasn’t feeling well and hadn’t eaten, telling her roommates she was going to the doctor. Snelling’s roommates were “curious” about her story, so they went into the cheerleader’s bedroom after she left.  In Snelling’s closet, the roommates found a “blood-soaked

Seventeen people have been sentenced for their part in a major drugs supply operation in Derbyshire. The group mainly used Snapchat to sell their drugs, operating a collection and delivery service and using social media to run competitions to drum up custom by giving away freebies. Evis Zogu was the head of the conspiracy, sourcing large amounts of the cannabis that was sold. Henry Raisbeck, Thomas Soler and Samuel Dixon worked alongside him, co-ordinating the supply and distribution of Class A and B drugs into Creswell from Nottinghamshire. Stephen Newton was used as a driver and enforcer for those higher up the chain while Claire Whittaker is the partner of Davey Holmes and helped him with the supply side of the business. A number of people have been sentenced for their part in a major drugs supply operation in Derbyshire The conspiracy came to light in October 2020 when officers attempted to stop a suspicious vehicle in Skinner Street, Creswell. The car failed to stop and drove dangerously before crashing in Duchess Street. Driver Alex Hall and passenger Kieran Birnie fled the scene but officers then found three large buckets containing five kilos of cannabis worth between £22,200 and £27,000

One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from ‌allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of age-gating methods they are using. The number of 13-to-15-year-olds using TikTok and SnapChat, among the most popular social media apps with ‌Australian teenagers, fell from before the ban took effect in ⁠December to February, but still more than 20% used the ⁠apps, according to ⁠a report by parental control software maker Qustodio provided to Reuters. The data ‌is among the first to show the effects on youth online behavior since Australia ⁠rolled out the ban which is ⁠being copied by governments around the world. The Australian government and at least two university studies are tracking the ban's impact but none has published data yet. "Among children whose parents haven't blocked access, a meaningful number ⁠continue to use restricted platforms in the months following the ban," Qustodio ⁠said in the report, which was based ‌on data collected from Australian families from late 2024 to February. Under the ban, platforms including Meta's Instagram, Facebook and Threads, Google's YouTube, TikTok and Snapchat must block people aged under 16 or face a fine of

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News Local students write children's book to spark agriculture education Updated: 2 hours ago The book was written by student author Ayla Tolentino, an 8th-grader at Bondurant Middle School in Frankfort and illustrated by student illustrator Blakely Beth Callahan, a junior at South Laurel High School in London, Kentucky. News Human remains identified as missing Kentucky man Updated: 3 hours ago Menifee County deputies have identified human remains found over several months as a missing man. News One sent to hospital with severe burns after Winchester house fire Updated: 3 hours ago One sent to hospital with severe burns after Winchester house fire News Lexington police searching for man who fled, abandoned car Updated: 3 hours ago Lexington police searching for man who fled, abandoned car News Jeremy Kisling - One Picture Book 1 Lexington Pinkalicious at the Lexington's Children's Theatre Updated: 4 hours ago Jeremy Kisling - One Picture Book 1 Lexington Pinkalicious at the Lexington's Children's Theatre

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Court records obtained from Laken Snelling’s case file reveal that Lexington police sought a search warrant for her Snapchat account as part of the investigation into the death of her newborn baby. Snelling, a former University of Kentucky student, was indicted on a manslaughter charge and briefly held at the Fayette County Detention Center Thursday before bonding out. Laken Snelling, 22 (Fayette County Detention Center/WKYT) RELATED: Snapchat warrant details early morning exchange According to the warrant, Snelling and her roommates communicated through a Snapchat group chat. At around 4 a.m. on Aug. 27, one roommate sent a message saying she heard a loud noise that sounded like something had fallen. A second roommate said she heard it too and that whatever caused it had been forceful enough to knock a picture off the wall. One roommate said the noises lasted for about an hour. Just before 9 a.m. that same morning, Snelling sent a message in the group chat saying the noise had been her passing out. She added that she had not been feeling well and had not eaten, and said she was going to get checked out by a doctor. Roommates find infant in

New Research from Snapchat and Alter Agents Reveals Social Media Drives Telecom Decisions, with 55% of Snapchatters Purchasing After Seeing an Ad New Research from Snapchat and Alter Agents Reveals Social Media Drives Telecom Decisions, with 55% of Snapchatters Purchasing After Seeing an Ad PR Newswire LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2026 Study explores how Gen Z and Millennials navigate the telecommunications path to purchase, highlighting the role of life milestones and creator influence in driving carrier switching LOS ANGELES, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Snapchat and market research firm Alter Agents today released a comprehensive study examining the habits of Gen Z and Millennial telecommunications consumers. The research identifies the pivotal life moments that trigger carrier switching and quantifies the outsized role social media plays in the path to purchase for younger generations. As the telecommunications industry faces fierce competition and high customer churn, the study reveals that brand loyalty is fragile among younger demographics. The data indicates that 69% of Snapchatters have changed service providers since signing up for their first plan, driven largely by cost, service reliability, and customer experience. The findings also underscore that younger consumers have high autonomy in the market, with 78% of Gen Z

This is a paid press release. Contact the press release distributor directly with any inquiries. PR Newswire Thu, March 12, 2026 at 9:58 AM CDT 3 min read Study explores how Gen Z and Millennials navigate the telecommunications path to purchase, highlighting the role of life milestones and creator influence in driving carrier switching , /PRNewswire/ -- Snapchat and market research firm Alter Agents today released a comprehensive study examining the habits of Gen Z and Millennial telecommunications consumers. The research identifies the pivotal life moments that trigger carrier switching and quantifies the outsized role social media plays in the path to purchase for younger generations. As the telecommunications industry faces fierce competition and high customer churn, the study reveals that brand loyalty is fragile among younger demographics. The data indicates that 69% of Snapchatters have changed service providers since signing up for their first plan, driven largely by cost, service reliability, and customer experience. The findings also underscore that younger consumers have high autonomy in the market, with 78% of Gen Z reporting they make their own purchasing decisions. "Younger consumers are more willing to switch and are more influenced by social signals than any generation before them. This

Neilly Clark used Snapchat to contact the girl. Thumbnail. A 22-year-old man who was told to not to be in contact with anyone under the age of 16 without consent from his supervising officer, was found to be in contact with a 14-year-old girl. Neilly Clark made sexual remarks towards the teenager in the form of a ‘joke’. He was convicted of a sexual offence on May 16, 2023 and he was made subject to a Sexual Harm Protection Order (SHPO) in February 2024. On September 9, 2024, he committed another sexual offence and was sentenced to 10 months in prison, and was released on license on January 7, last year. However, while he was staying in Church Street, Inverness, his support worker was helping him change his bedding when she noticed ‘something shiny’ at his bedside table on March 15, last year. When he was asked what it was, Clark replied: “Oh it’s nothing.” When the support worker insisted they see what it was, aware of the conditions of the prevention order, the accused was reluctant but eventually showed that it was a Samsung mobile phone. MORE COURT MORE CRIME Police were contacted and went to the accused’s room

The latest craze among creator platforms? Inventing their own awards shows to honor the most popular and creative people cranking out content on their apps. Snapchat on Wednesday announced the nominees for the first-ever Snappy Awards Show. The nominees across 21 categories “embody the innovation, creativity, and influence that define Snapchat’s community across entertainment, comedy, music, sports, beauty, and beyond,” the company said. (See the full list below.) As part of the inaugural Snappys, Snapchat will honor DJ Khaled with the Lifetime Achievement Award, “recognizing his lasting impact and influence as a creator, artist and entrepreneur,” the company said. The Grammy-winning recording artist and producer last year inked a nine-figure deal with Influence Media Partners that includes TV and film development and an investment in the rights to his music catalog. Popular on Variety Five top Snapchatters are nominated for the Creator of the Year award: JoJo Siwa, David Dobrik, Khloe Kardashian, Landon McBroom and Catherine Paiz. News of Snapchat’s new kudosfest comes after TikTok bowed its first awards show in December and Meta’s Instagram last fall introduced Rings, an award “that’s all about celebrating those who aren’t afraid to take creative chances and do it their way.” The Snappy Awards