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Several graduating seniors wore their decorated graduation caps during the George Rogers Clark High School graduation in Winchester on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. Photo by Briana Scroggins

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FAYETTE COUNTY

Lexington Public Library must pay former director $927,491, panel rules

The Lexington Public Library must pay $927,491 to Kathleen Imhoff, its former chief executive officer, because of the way it terminated her employment in July 2009, an arbitration panel ruled this week.
LOCAL NEWS

Urban County Council takes first step toward approving food trucks

Lexington's Urban County Council took the first step Thursday toward approving a six-month pilot program in order to determine how to best regulate food trucks operating in on-street parking spaces.
BOURBON COUNTY

Chris Bailey's forecast: A chilly start to Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day is often called the unofficial start of Summer, but someone forgot to tell that to mother nature. A chilly blast of air is blowing in today and will hang around into the state of the big weekend.
BUSINESS

Lexington commission approves rebuilding plans for Euclid Avenue Kroger

Over residents' objections on Thursday, Lexington's Urban County Planning Commission approved Kroger's plans to demolish and rebuild its Euclid Avenue location, featuring parking spaces on the roof and an escalator for shopping carts. The plan requires approval from the Urban County Council, which...
LOCAL NEWS

Butterflies released for loved ones in Nicholasville

The third annual release of memorial butterflies was held Thursday afternoon in Nicholasville.
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Lexington high schooler killed in shooting was a football standout with many fans

A talented Lexington high school football player, commended by athletics officials for his big heart and fun-loving attitude, was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in the city Wednesday night, his relatives said Thursday.
EDUCATION

Former UK researcher accused of misconduct allowed to keep teaching license

A Bourbon County chemistry teacher can remain in the classroom even though he violated state law by not disclosing previous misconduct investigations against him at the University of Kentucky, a state board has ruled.
PUBLIC SAFETY

Driver charged with DUI after crash involving Lexington police car

A Lexington police cruiser was struck by another car during a traffic stop early Thursday on South Broadway.
MUSIC

Inaugural lineup announced for Best of the Bluegrass

The inaugural Best of the Bluegrass festival will include everything from traditional bluegrass music to hip-hop bluegrass from Gangstagrass, the group that recorded the theme song for Justified .
EDUCATION

Gatton School of Business among nation's 10 most popular

The University of Kentucky's Gatton School of Business and Economics is ranked among the 10 most popular business schools in the country.