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Grand jury indicts 4 in Berea shooting, death

Four people in central Kentucky have been charged with murder and attempted murder stemming from the shooting death in November.

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BOURBON COUNTY

Chris Bailey's forecast: Wednesday Slush Tracker

Good Wednesday everyone and welcome to a wintry day. These have been few and far between this winter, so our snow and cold lovers should be soaking this one up. It’s not like we’re facing anything close to a big event. But, we will take what we can get.

3 days ago
MADISON COUNTY

Mayor appoints EKU professor to be Lexington's first planning commissioner

Confirmation hearing for Derek Paulsen is set for Feb. 16.

4 days ago
BUSINESS

EKU-affiliated Arlington Club cuts dining service

In the wake of declining use, the EKU Foundation, which owns the facility, is closing the club's fine dining and clubhouse services.

5 days ago
MADISON COUNTY

Trooper injured in Richmond crash

A Kentucky State Police trooper was injured in a two-car crash in Richmond early Sunday.

6 days ago
MADISON COUNTY

Jackson woman dies in crash on Ky. 421 in Madison Co.

Betty J. Smith, 53, of McKee died Tuesday morning in a two-vehicle crash on Ky. 421 in Madison County, Kentucky State Police said.

11 days ago
NEWS

Lexington baby boutique to open a breast-milk drop-off center

On Thursday, Mother Nurture, a Lexington baby boutique and breast-feeding resource center, is opening Milk Depot, a drop-off location for donated breast milk. The milk will be frozen and shipped to the Indiana Mothers' Milk Bank for processing and distribution.

17 days ago
MADISON COUNTY

Richmond man drops 358 pounds in 21 months

Since April 2010 Neil Burns has lost 358 pounds — all through exercise and dietary changes.Burns said he was determined to lose the weight his way — without using pills, surgery or related aids. "Obviously, it works," he said. "Just working hard and eating right." He weighs 322 pounds...

28 days ago
EDUCATION

EKU suspends three fraternities' chapters amid hazing allegations

Eastern Kentucky University has imposed suspensions on the Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Delta Theta and Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity chapters at its Richmond campus, citing hazing allegations.

29 days ago
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL

Undefeated Madison Central boys pass their toughest test yet

Undefeated Madison Central, ranked fifth in Dave Cantrall's Rating the State, had to scratch and claw to beat Bryan Station 75-71 on Tuesday night in Richmond.

32 days ago
BUSINESS

Central Ky. Captain D's owners 'living the American dream'

This isn't your average fish tale. Separated during World War II, a Czech family emigrates to the United States and bands together to open and run Captain D's restaurants in Richmond and Winchester for more than three decades. Along the way, the tight-knit group shares in the constant work that ...

35 days ago