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Impacts of Kentucky winter storm lead to school closings, delays

Kentucky remained under a winter storm warning until 7 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, prompting district leaders in the Commonwealth to cancel or delay class amid single-digit temperatures and lingering snow and ice on roads.
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2 teens indicted in connection to Rambling Creek Drive fatal shooting

An 18-year-old has been charged with murder in connection to the March shooting death of 16-year-old Arsenio Jackson Jr., a junior at Henry Clay High School in Lexington.
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Former Tempur Sealy supervisor admits to $1M wire fraud scheme

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A former transportation supervisor for Tempur Sealy International has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud after prosecutors say he stole more than $1 million from the company by misusing employee travel credit cards and submitting fabricated expense reports. Christian Silvers Velazquez, who...
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Fayette County Sheriff activates Winter Care Program for community assistance

The Fayette County Sheriff's Office has activated its Winter Care Program to provide enhanced safety and services to the community during winter weather conditions.
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Kentucky Paws’ kennels destroyed in winter storm, seeking donations to repair

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky Paws is seeking donations after half of their kennels were destroyed in the winter storm. In a Facebook livestream, the organization said five of their kennels had fallen in after snow and ice weighed down the top of the structure, causing the roofs to collapse.
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Residential fire in Winchester leaves woman homeless

A Winchester woman lost her home to fire Saturday afternoon as winter storm conditions made firefighting efforts more difficult for crews. Carmen Rodriguez ran from her job at Queso Times restaurant when she learned her house was on fire. The Winchester Fire Department was dispatched to the scene around 3:40 p.m.
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Judge grants venue change for Shannon Gilday’s murder trial

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington) — A Madison County judge has granted a request to move the jury selection and trial for Shannon Gilday to Shelby County, citing concerns about finding an impartial jury in the original venue. According to court documents, Judge Cole Adams Maier ruled Wednesday that...
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Wild Turkey Distillery (Lawrenceburg, Kentucky)

This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Wild Turkey Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, boasts a new visitor center, as well as tours and high-end tastings of its famous bourbon. Wild Turkey Distillery is located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, near Lexington and not...
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Freezing temperatures create new challenges for road crews

"Once the temperature gets below a certain amount, what we use to treat the roads simply just doesn't work as well," Governor Andy Beshear said during a press briefing on Sunday. Here in Lexington, more than 40 trucks and around 100 people have been working around the clock in 12-hour...
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I-75 southbound lanes reopen after jackknifed semi near Clays Ferry Bridge

(WKYT) - All southbound lanes on Interstate 75 near the Clays Ferry Bridge have reopened after a jackknifed semi-truck had traffic blocked. The incident occurred near the 100 mile marker on I-75 South. All lanes were initially blocked but have since reopened. Drivers may still experience residual delays as traffic...

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