Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Fayette County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Bill Bradford say they are developing alternate bus stops for extreme winter weather. The nearby neighborhood stops would be used when roads prevent buses from reaching regular stops, with families potentially facing longer walks. Officials are planning routes, driver training and snow and ice clearing, but have not announced when the plan could begin.
Nicholasville, Kentucky, police arrested Chad Gossett in connection with an investigation into an internet crime against children. Police said he faces five counts of unlawfully using electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual or other prohibited activities. The Marcus, Iowa, Police Department and Grayson County, Texas, Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation.
Lexington police say 33-year-old Zaid Ali is accused of using a crowbar to smash windows on nine vehicles downtown near Andy’s Frozen Custard. Officers found Ali walking on Mason Headley Drive and arrested him without incident; police said a search turned up a metal bar and a knife. Repair costs are expected to exceed $500 per vehicle, and Ali faces charges of public intoxication and first-degree criminal mischief.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered colleges and universities across the state to review their sexual assault and harassment policies over the next 90 days, following high-profile allegations at Cornell University. The review will cover complaint reporting, victim support, prevention programs and protections against retaliation. Institutions must report findings to the state, and the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education will ensure board members receive training on harassment policies and
Kentucky will face Vanderbilt at Kroger Field on Saturday. A game-day guide from the Lexington Herald-Leader provides information on parking and the fan theme.
A federal judge in California blocked the Department of Homeland Security from conducting election-related field operations in nine states, citing evidence of a risk that armed agents’ inquiries could intimidate voters. The order covers California, Connecticut, Georgia, Missouri, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington and Wisconsin through Election Day, but is paused until Friday to allow time for an appeal. DHS said it has no plans to question or investigate people it believes are U.S. citizens.
Kentucky Attorney General’s office says Boone County can use public funds to help cover school resource officer costs at private schools, with money allocated to the sheriff’s office rather than paid directly to schools. The opinion says the spending serves a public purpose by increasing officer presence, while any benefit to private schools is indirect. Boone County’s fiscal court is considering a plan for public and private schools to reimburse some costs at the same rate.
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Fayette County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Bill Bradford announced a winter-weather plan to combine some neighborhood bus stops on Plan B routes during extreme conditions. A city-school planning group will identify the routes, which would be used only in severe weather. The announcement comes after criticism of the city’s winter response; mayoral opponent Raquel Carter called the approach a safety hazard.
A series of nuclear reactors has been proposed in northeastern Kentucky, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The provided story text does not identify the proposed sites, developers or timeline.
Franklin County Sheriff Dwayne Depp, a Democrat, and Republican challenger Logan Curry met Monday at Kentucky State University for a forum on plans for the sheriff’s office. They discussed possible cooperation with ICE, staffing shortages and budget priorities. Curry emphasized warrants, deputy mental health and public education, while Depp cited school safety, scam prevention and the need for more funding. Both supported a narcotics task force but noted its cost.