Woman accused of driving into downtown Lexington crowd asks for license backWoman accused in crowd incident seeks her license back
A woman accused of driving into a crowd in downtown Lexington is asking for her driver’s license to be returned.
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Woman accused of driving into downtown Lexington crowd asks for driver’s license back
Kaydence Carpenter, 21, accused of driving a Tesla into a downtown Lexington crowd on March 22, has asked a judge to restore her license while her case proceeds. Police said four pedestrians were injured. Carpenter faces assault, wanton endangerment, DUI, reckless-driving and false-identification charges. Her lawyer says the suspension has exceeded six months and she needs to drive to medical appointments; a hearing is scheduled for Oct. 1.
Monday is last day to register to vote in Kentucky before November election
Kentucky residents have until Monday at 4 p.m. local time to register online for the Nov. 3 general election; mailed applications must be postmarked by Oct. 5. Registration cards can also be returned to county clerks. The ballot will include local, statehouse, U.S. House and Senate races, along with a constitutional amendment on governors’ pardon powers.
Kentucky voters must register online by Monday at 4 p.m. for Nov. 3 electionMail-in voter registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 5
Kentucky residents have until Monday at 4 p.m. local time to register online for the Nov. 3 general election. Registration cards can be returned to a county clerk’s office, and mailed registrations must be postmarked by Oct. 5. The ballot will include local, statehouse, U.S. House and Senate races, as well as a constitutional amendment on governors’ pardon powers.
New double-diamond intersection at key New Circle Road exit opens MondayNew Circle Road exit gets double-diamond intersection Monday
A new double-diamond intersection at a key New Circle Road exit in Lexington is scheduled to open Monday.
New Circle-Leestown double-diamond interchange opens Oct. 5 after weekend closuresExit 7 and Leestown Road close for interchange work this weekend
Lexington’s second double-diamond interchange is set to open by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at New Circle and Leestown roads, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said. Leestown Road between Taylor Drive and Opportunity Way and New Circle’s Exit 7 will close from 7 p.m
New double-diamond interchange at New Circle and Leestown roads opens Monday, Oct. 5Leestown Road and Exit 7 close for weekend interchange work
Lexington’s second double-diamond interchange is scheduled to open by 5 a.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at New Circle and Leestown roads, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said. Leestown Road between Taylor Drive and Opportunity Way, along with New Circle’s Exit 7, will close from 7 p.m. Friday through 5 a.m. Monday for final construction. Drivers should follow posted detours, including using Exit 6 at Old Frankfort Pike to reach Leestown Road.
Stein, Cats use 'preparation and practice' to get ready for road contests
Kentucky coach Stein says daily preparation, including crowd noise and challenging practice scenarios, is meant to ready the Wildcats for hostile road games. The No. 24-ranked Cats visit South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia this weekend. Stein said rankings matter less than playing to the team’s standard and improving each week; preparation helped Kentucky win at Texas A&M.
Stein, Cats use 'preparation and practice' to get ready for road contests
Kentucky coach Stein says crowd-noise drills and demanding practice situations are preparing the Wildcats for road games, including Saturday’s matchup with South Carolina at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia. Kentucky is No. 24 in the AP poll, but Stein said rankings matter less than playing to the team’s standard and improving each week. The Cats won on the road at Texas A&M and will seek a similar result against the Gamecocks.
Man charged with killing trooper is repeat offender
Tennessee resident Emonnie Dion Branch, 51, was charged with murder of a first responder in the fatal shooting of Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips during a traffic stop on Interstate 65 in Warren County. Branch fled and was arrested in Jefferson County, about 95 miles away. A judge ordered him held without bail Tuesday; prosecutors said he had a prior fraud and impersonation conviction and an outstanding warrant over probation.
Kentucky State Police trooper shot and killed on I-65I-65 shooting kills Kentucky State Police trooper
A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed
Lexington Debates Housing Crunch, Student Life Amid Campus Growth
Lexington residents are debating housing affordability, downtown preservation and student development as apartments rise near the University of Kentucky and older rentals on Maxwell Street are demolished. Fayette County needs an estimated 22,000 homes—14,000 rentals and 8,000 single-family units—while UK enrollment reached 39,541 this fall, with about three-quarters of students living off campus. Residents differ over whether dense, luxury student housing will ease the shortage or help working families.
Trump TV ads paid for with $20M in Homeland Security funds, Dems find
Congressional Democrats say the Trump administration is using $20 million in Homeland Security funds for television ads featuring President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections. Federal records show the money was moved to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection budget line for border-security commemorative events; about $2 million in ads have aired. Democrats and some Republicans criticized the taxpayer-funded spots, and watchdog group Democracy Forward is investigating their funding and legality.
Former DEA head argues KY can't rest on falling overdose deathsOpinion warns KY against complacency as overdose deaths fall
A former head of the Drug Enforcement Administration argues Kentucky should not ease its response to overdoses as deaths decline. The opinion piece says the state cannot afford to rest on the progress. It was published by the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Woman accused of driving into Lexington crowd asks judge to lift license suspension for 'medical issues'
An attorney for a woman accused of driving a Tesla into a crowd in downtown Lexington in March has asked a judge to lift her license suspension, citing medical issues. The request seeks to restore her driving privileges.
FCPS says bank will reverse duplicate employee deposits after payroll errorEmployees need no action as bank reverses duplicate deposits
Fayette County Public Schools employees received duplicate payments after a technical processing error during the district’s recent payroll run, according to an email sent to staff. The district’s finance team and banking partner are working to correct the error, and the bank will automatically reverse the duplicate deposit. Employees do not need to take action, and their original payroll deposit remains valid and unaffected.
Hardin County collision leaves 1 dead and 1 injured1 dead, 1 injured after Hardin County collision
A collision in Hardin County left one person dead and another injured. The provided report does not include further details about the crash.
Hardin County collision leaves 1 dead and 1 injured1 dead, 1 injured after Hardin County collision
A collision in Hardin County left one person dead and another injured, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available report did not provide further details.
Lexington intersection reopens after crash, 1 taken to hospital with minor injuries
The intersection of West Main Street and North Upper Street in downtown Lexington reopened Wednesday, Sept. 30, after a two-vehicle collision, police said. Officers were dispatched at 7:21 a.m. One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries. The Lexington Fire Department said one of the vehicles struck a light pole.
Downtown Lexington intersection shut down after crash, 1 taken to hospital with minor injuries
A crash at West Main and South Upper streets in downtown Lexington sent one person to a hospital with minor injuries, the Lexington Police Department said. The intersection was shut down and expected to remain closed until about 8:15 a.m. Main Street traffic was diverted to North Limestone, while Upper Street traffic was routed to Short Street, according to the city’s traffic ticker.
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