Wilmore Police Department

06/01/2026

On Thursday June 11, 2026, the Wilmore Police Department, the Nicholasville Police Department, the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office, Jessamine County Emergency Management - KY, and other Jessamine County emergency services agencies will be es**rting the traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall through the county for the Wilmore’s Salute to Service event at Thomson-Hood Veteran’s Center June 11-13, 2026.

The es**rt will stage and begin at Southland Christian Church on Harrodsburg Road. Lineup for the es**rt will begin at 10:00 am. The es**rt will leave the church grounds at 11:00 am, with the wall arriving at Thomson-Hood by 12:00.

For anyone who would like to set up along the route and show your support, the route for the es**rt will be as follows:

- From Southland Christian Church, US 68 (Harrodsburg Road) to KY 169 (Keene Road)
- KY 169 to US 27 Bypass
- US 27 Bypass to Business US 27 (North Main St. in Nicholasville)
- N. Main to KY 29 (East Maple St./Wilmore Rd.)
- KY 29 to US 68
- US 68 to KY 1268 (Jewell Rd./West Main St. in Wilmore)
- West Main St. to North Lexington Ave.
- N. Lexington Ave. to Veteran’s Dr. and Thomson-Hood Veteran’s Center

In honor of the Vietnam Wall Es**rt passing through WILMORE on Thursday, June 11, at approximately 11:15-11:30 AM, we invite our community to help line Main Street / Lexington Ave. and show support for our Veterans and fallen heroes.

Free small American flags will be available for pickup beginning at 10:00am at the Wilmore Municipal Center, located at 210 S. Lexington Ave.

Let's come together and show support for our Veterans and fallen heroes. Grab a flag, find a spot to cheer and help us create a powerful display of patriotism and gratitude.

Thank you for helping us honor those who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

05/26/2026

A special thank you to Braelyn, Little Miss Thoroughbred, for organizing her grade to write over 100 letters to our veterans during the Wilmore's Salute To Service event. We truly appreciate your support, and we know each letter will be cherished!

05/19/2026

Buckle Up Wilmore!
Each year in Kentucky, more than half of those killed on our roadways are unrestrained. As law enforcement officers, it is our greatest wish to spread the message about the importance of seat belts and remind people that the two seconds it takes to buckle up is the easiest way to reduce your chance of injury or death. That is why we're joining the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and law enforcement nationwide for the 2026 Click It or Ticket enforcement mobilization May 11– May 31. We want seat belt use to be an automatic habit for both drivers and passengers. No matter the type of vehicle you are in, or the time of day you’re driving, the best way to stay safe is to wear your seat belt. Every trip, every time. According to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, of the 813 roadway deaths last year in Kentucky, 550 were occupants of motor vehicles. Of those killed in motor vehicle crashes, 280 were either not wearing a seat belt or were not properly restrained in a car seat or booster seat. Eight of the 550 were children aged 9 and under. One of the nine was improperly restrained. This is not a campaign to write tickets or train law enforcement. This is a campaign to help keep people safe and alive. We see the causalities of not buckling up, and we do not wish that devastation on anyone. Believe me, we would rather write a seat belt citation than make a death notification. Please, buckle up.

05/10/2026

Update, 8:34 am: The lights at Harrodsburg Rd. & Wilmore Rd. are functioning as well as the light at College & Lexington.

The light at Main & Lexington is still down. The inverter will be taken there and should be operational shortly.
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Due to the traffic signals at Main & Lexington -and- Lexington & College being inactive because of the power outage, please treat those intersections as a four-way stop until it is restored?

The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Department is loaning the city a power inverter for the intersection at Harrodsburg Rd. & Wilmore Rd. That traffic signal will be operational shortly. Until it is treat that intersection as a four-way stop as well.

05/04/2026

Asbury University is hosting the 2026 National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Track & Field Championships this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

All events will take place at The Gray Outdoor Venue located behind the Luce Center.

Approximately 30 schools and around 400 student athletes will be participating. All schools and spectators attending have been asked to enter Asbury's campus from Harrodsburg Rd. (US 68) on West Main St./Jewell Rd. (KY 1268). The hope is that this will lessen the impact on traffic on Lexington Ave., the rest of Main Street, and other roadways leading into town.

We ask that Wilmore residents be patient if the normal traffic flow should become affected.

05/01/2026

We are currently selling one of our old cruisers. Please see the link below to view the details and to place a bid.

Bid on 2016 Dodge Charger in our surplus auctions. Register free and start bidding today across more than 500 categories.

04/24/2026

Wilmore Residents:

The annual Coaster Car Derby is tomorrow, Saturday April 24th from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, East Main Street will be closed between North Maple St. and Rice St. for the annual Coaster Car Derby. Set up for the race will begin at 8:00 am, the race begins at 1:00 pm.

Residents in the area who park on East Main please have your cars removed from the area by 8:00 am Saturday morning.

Please follow the posted detours in the area.

Parking is available at The Granary across the railroad tracks or on any side street as long as it is not marked as a fire lane or no parking. Please be courteous and do not block anyone's driveway.

04/23/2026

The Wilmore Police Department is proud to celebrate the D.A.R.E. Graduation at Wilmore Elementary School!

We are especially proud of Ofc. Toms, who works hard to instill strong decision-making skills in every student he teaches. His dedication goes far beyond the classroom. Serving as the Vice President of the Kentucky D.A.R.E. Officers' Association, he truly demonstrates his passion for making a difference in the lives of young people.

Congratulations to all of the graduates. We’re proud of you and the choices you’re making for a bright future.

04/03/2026

The Wilmore Police Department was proud to participate in the Touch-A-Truck event at Wilmore Elementary School. Officers enjoyed the opportunity to connect with students, share what it’s like to be a police officer, and showcase their equipment. It was a great day of community engagement and hands-on learning for everyone involved.

01/27/2026