Lexington Brief

Local news, organized by what happened.

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Another man arrested in connection with Lexington homicide

Lexington police say 18-year-old Nolan Baker was arrested in connection with the Aug. 29 killing of Kevin David Villanueva on Cross Keys Road. Baker faces charges including complicity to murder and robbery and is held at the Fayette County Detention Center on $1 million bond. Eighteen-year-old Traisan Fields also faces a complicity-to-murder charge and is held on $1 million bond. Court documents say Villanueva, 26, was shot dead and a child was struck in the head.

Horse racing 1 outlet · WKYT

Cold front brings showers to Kentucky, with many areas staying in the 60s SaturdayRain chances fade Sunday as the front shifts south and east

As Keeneland’s Fall Meet begins in Lexington, a slow-moving cold front is bringing showers and cooler air across Kentucky. Temperatures will range from the 60s in the north to the 80s in southern and southeastern areas before rain arrives; downpours and a few thunderstorms are possible, with more showers tonight and Saturday. Rain chances should ease Sunday afternoon, with drier weather expected next week.

Public safety 1 outlet · LEX18

Second suspect arrested in connection with Cross Keys Road murder, arson investigation

Nolan Baker, 18, was arrested as a second suspect in the Aug. 29 killing of Kevin Villanueva Gutierrez at the Cross Keys apartment complex in Lexington. Baker and Traisan Fields, also 18, face murder and other charges tied to a three-hour series of vehicle thefts, shootings and a vehicle fire, according to police. A judge found probable cause against both men, and the case is headed to a Fayette County grand jury; police have not identified who fired the fatal shot.

Government 1 outlet · Herald-Leader

Ask Mark Anything: Does UK football success impact Mark Pope’s future?

The Lexington Herald-Leader’s “Ask Mark Anything” feature considers whether University of Kentucky football success could affect Mark Pope’s future as the Wildcats’ basketball coach. The headline does not indicate the answer.

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