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Judge denies recusal motion in case of former sheriff accused of killing Kentucky district judge
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) LETCHER COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " A Kentucky judge has denied a motion to remove her from the murder case against a former Letcher County sheriff accused of killing a district judge, ruling that her prior professional interactions with the victim do…...
University of Kentucky the latest victim of swatting after false active shooter report
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (501+ words) UPDATE: August 26 at 6 p. m. Only days into the fall semester, the University of Kentucky became the latest victim of a growing national issue: swatting. These false reports of an active shooter are disrupting universities across the country, especially as students head…...
Local Lexington distillery avoids tariff impacts, explores new overseas distribution opportunities
1+ week, 3+ day ago (286+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " While large-scale distilleries continue to deal with the issues of doing business within the framework of retaliatory tariffs, a local distiller is experiencing a more positive impact. Jeff Wiseman at Barrel House Distilling Company has not had…...
Hallmark Channel gallops into Kentucky Derby season with new romance film
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (310+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) " Hallmark Media has partnered with Churchill Downs Racetrack to create "Kentucky Roses," an original movie that celebrates the tradition and pageantry of the Kentucky Derby while weaving together a romantic story across two timelines, according to a…...
Kentucky lawmakers begin drafting 'Jayden's Law' after 10-year-old's death
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (290+ words) (LEX 18) " A Kentucky true crime author's push for stronger child abuse laws has prompted state lawmakers to begin drafting legislation following the death of 10-year-old Jayden Spicer of Breathitt County. Joe Clark reached out to Senator Brandon Smith after Jayden's…...
KSP investigating inmate death after alleged assault at Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (125+ words) WEST LIBERTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " Kentucky State Police is investigating the death of an inmate at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex following an alleged assault that occurred on Sunday evening. KSP detailed that officers were called to the complex to investigate…...
Kentucky judge publicly reprimanded for abusing contempt power, yelling at juvenile defendants in court
2+ week, 6+ day ago (561+ words) (LEX 18) " A Kentucky district court judge has received a public reprimand after a state commission found he repeatedly abused his contempt power, yelled at defendants, and failed to follow the law. Judge Bolton Bevins of Kentucky's 14th Judicial District waived formal…...
Kentucky artist becomes first to design both Derby Mint Julep Glass, official artwork
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. (LEX 18) " Churchill Downs Racetrack has unveiled the official Mint Julep Glass and "Art of the Kentucky Derby" for the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve, both created by Kentucky native Grayson Reynolds. A release detailed…...
$5, 000 Mint Julep Cup Program benefits retirement farm for fillies and mares
1+ hour, 1+ min ago (291+ words) (LEX 18) " Simply put, Elizabeth Mc Call sums up a major Woodford Reserve initiative. "Derby is all about pomp and pageantry. Why not have an over-the-top mint julep just to celebrate that," Mc Call said. The Filly Mint Julep is comprised…...
Woodford County officials investigating Friday fatal collision
1+ week, 2+ day ago (245+ words) Update: April 4 at 12: 45 p. m. The Woodford County Coroner's Office has released details new details regarding a fatal collision that occurred Friday evening. According to a press release, the Woodford County Coroner's Office was dispatched to the 1300 block of Pisgah Pike around…...