Judge weighs whether to unfreeze assets of Lexington Blue owner, wife
A Fayette County judge is weighing whether to unfreeze the finances of the owners of roofing company Lexington Blue. After a three-hour Sept. 22 hearing, attorney Adrienne Southworth laid out the case for allowing Brad and Courtney Pagel to access their bank accounts, which have been frozen since June at the request...
Lexington fudge maker continues mission of paying off FCPS school lunch debt
The owner of Dahlhaus Fudge in Lexington was inspired by TikTok to donate to pay off school lunch debt. Last weekend, Adam Dahl held his first-ever Feed the Kids 3K. Around 340 runners participated.
Former Ky. cheerleader charged after infant found in closet waives hearing
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Scripps News Lexington/Court TV) — Laken Snelling, facing charges in connection with the discovery of a dead infant in a closet, made a brief appearance in court Friday, where she waived her right to a preliminary hearing. Snelling is charged with abuse of a corpse in connection with the grisly...
Kentucky installs first automated speed cameras in work zones across 3 counties
Kentucky has installed its first automated speed enforcement devices in work zones across Fayette County, near Corbin, and Shelby County as part of a new safety initiative.
Body of Kentucky college student recovered along Texas-Louisiana border
The body of a member of the Campbellsville University member of kayak bass fishing team was recovered Friday morning after a nearly two-day-long search.
Gov Beshear: Kentucky State Police SAKI Team Delivers Justice in 20-Year-Old Jefferson County Rape...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that justice has been delivered in a 20-year-old Jefferson County rape case thanks to the partnership between the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) team, the Lexington Police Department, the Justice and Public Safety...
3 arrested in Winchester for allegedly trafficking fentanyl
A woman and two men were arrested on Wednesday when a K9 alerted police officers to the presence of drugs when their car was pulled over.
Lexington Police Arrest Four in Residential Robbery Case
The Lexington Police Department has apprehended four suspects linked to a residential robbery that occurred on Sallee Drive. The robbery took place while homeowners were present, but fortunately, no injuries were reported. The swift action by law enforcement highlights their commitment to community safety....
Michael Shannon film will have Kentucky premiere at Lexington festival
Long before he played the apocalyptic visionary in “Take Shelter,” the literally finger-popping Colonel Strickland in “The Shape of Water” or Superman arch-nemesis General Zod in “Man of Steel,” Michael Shannon was a teenager in Lexington with goals no loftier than finding ways to pass summer afternoons. He spent...
Fayette County schools, and the people who work in them, deserve our support |...
I write today as a proud supporter of Fayette County Public Schools, compelled to speak up for the dedicated educators, staff, and students whose daily efforts make our district a place of inspiration and achievement. While I agree wholeheartedly that transparency is an essential cornerstone of effective public...

















