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Jessamine man killed in tractor accident

A Jessamine County man died Sunday evening after he was run over by his own bush hog, which is a rotary mower attached to a tractor, according to the Jessamine County Sheriff's Office.

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BUSINESS

Graves Lumber adapts without disturbing the dust

Graves Lumber occupies the old Oxford School in the Scott County hamlet of Oxford. Graves’ mother graduated from the school, and he went there in the 1950s, until the county shut it down. His office was once part of the old gymnasium where he played basketball. One of the backboards hangs...

20 hours ago
BOURBON COUNTY

Chris Bailey's forecast: Your week ahead weather

Good Monday everyone and Happy Memorial Day. Today is the day we honor all those brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. I simply say thanks to each of you. The weather out there today continues to run on the steamy side as we await some big changes for the week ahead...

21 hours ago
FAYETTE COUNTY

Traffic report, week of May 28

Weekly Traffic Report

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TOM EBLEN

Tom Eblen: Married 65 years, couple who served during World War II keep memories alive

Donald and Mary Jane Roser of Lexington both served in the military during World War II and have been married for 65 years. "Put a Marine and a Navy together," Donald said, "and you can't beat 'em."

1 day ago
PUBLIC SAFETY

Group home resident detained in another suspected arson in west Lexington

An area of west Lexington that was plagued by arson fires earlier this year saw more suspicious fires Sunday morning.

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BOURBON COUNTY

Chris Bailey's forecast: Hot one today, but a big break ahead

Good Sunday everyone. Our mini heat wave rolls on across the Bluegrass State and today is likely to be the hottest of the bunch. That doesn’t spell very good news for all those outdoor activities. You may not even technically need the grill today as the sun and heat might get that steak to...

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BUSINESS

Merlene Davis: Ex-offender organizes job fair for those like her

Five years ago Saburah Dixon was released from prison to a halfway house in Lexington. Her orders were to get a job or return to prison. She didn't realize how difficult that would be.

2 days ago
FAYETTE COUNTY

Memorial Day closings

Closings

2 days ago
JESSAMINE COUNTY

Camp Nelson National Cemetery prepares for 21,000 visitors this weekend

About 200 volunteers, most of them Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, showed up Saturday morning to put a small American flag on each grave at Camp Nelson national cemetery for Memorial Day, the cemetery's busiest time of the year.

2 days ago
BUSINESS

Fields of Dreams: Darley farm hopes for Triple Crown winner as one rests on grounds

In two weeks, Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another will take his shot at equine immortality in the Belmont Stakes. If he succeeds, racing will be looking for the second coming of Camelot. The hope: that a Triple Crown winner could revive a limping sport. But the odds are long.

2 days ago