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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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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
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...

1 day 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
EDUCATION

Education Notes

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5 days ago
PUBLIC SAFETY

Man charged in purse snatchings at Wal-Mart

A man accused Monday of purse snatching also has been charged in two similar incidents, including one May 17 in which an 84-year-old woman was pushed to the ground and her pelvis was broken, Nicholasville police said.

6 days ago
PUBLIC SAFETY

Eight seniors face charges in vandalism at West Jessamine High

Eight West Jessamine High School seniors have been charged in last week's vandalism and burglary of the school, Nicholasville police said.

6 days ago
BOURBON COUNTY

Chris Bailey's forecast: Scattered storms continue

Good Tuesday to one and all. The threat for showers and thunderstorms continues out there today and this trend may carry us into Wednesday. This is giving us a nice little break before an early season heat wave builds in for the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend.

6 days ago
DAILY BUSINESS REPORT

Alltech announces new brand: Lyons Farm beef and poultry

Alltech on Monday unveiled its new Lyons Farm brand of poultry and beef, named for Pearse Lyons, the president and founder of Alltech.

7 days ago
BOURBON COUNTY

Chris Bailey's forecast: A stormy break from the heat

Good Monday everyone and thanks for dropping by the blog. Our weekend was hot and the upcoming weekend may be even hotter. In between, we are catching a little bit of a break from the heat and this break will include some showers and thunderstorms.

7 days ago
FAITH & VALUES

Two faith-based movies being filmed in Central Kentucky

One faith-based movie, Summer Snow, is being filmed in Lexington this month. Next week, another faith-based film, As It Is in Heaven, will begin shooting in Central Kentucky.

10 days ago