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A pursuit that began in Lexington ended Wednesday in Paris, where officers fatally shot 48-year-old Timothy Stone, police said. Stone was wanted in connection with an Oct. 18 shooting and other charges, and fled when officers tried to stop his vehicle. After a PIT maneuver on Second Street, Stone got out armed and fired at officers, who returned fire; he later died at a hospital. Kentucky State Police is investigating.
Measles cases in Kentucky have risen to more than 190. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others from the highly contagious disease.
At the University of Kentucky’s Lemon Tree Cafe in Lexington, students prepare and serve public lunches as part of upper-level dietetics and hospitality courses. The cafe, in Scovell Hall, has operated since 1976 and often sells out early in the semester. Students rotate through kitchen and dining-room roles, gaining experience in restaurant operations, leadership and teamwork. Lunch is served on select Tuesdays and Thursdays for $20; spring reservations have not yet opened.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called for a “rigorous review” of sexual assault policies at the state’s colleges, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The headline did not specify which institutions or policies would be reviewed.
A tip alleging that a Northern Kentucky man paid “drug money” for access to a girl has prompted an FBI investigation.
Estill County High School junior Lincoln Wilburn will moderate Tuesday’s debate between Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Ralph Alvarado, who are running for Kentucky’s 6th District seat. The debate begins at 7 p.m. at the school and will air on CW Lexington and stream on WKYT+. Tickets cost $10, with proceeds helping students attend the Kentucky Youth Assembly and Kentucky United Nations Assembly.
Kentucky court records show Timothy Stone, who died after an officer-involved shooting in Paris on Wednesday, had convictions dating to 2004 for offenses including theft, drug crimes, assault and fleeing police. Lexington officers were pursuing him in connection with a Sunday incident in which he allegedly fired a shot toward a person at a residence. The chase ended in Bourbon County, and the shooting investigation is ongoing.
Kentucky has no state law setting trick-or-treat hours. Local governments, mayors, or police and fire departments decide the date and times, so they can vary by community. The common 6 to 8 p.m. window gives families time to get home and lets younger children start before dark, while limiting how late children are out.
Lexington and Fayette County Public Schools announced a Plan B bus-stop system for extreme winter weather, following last February’s 11-day closure and complaints about unplowed neighborhood streets
A Franklin County grand jury indicted 62-year-old Jeffery Woodard on charges alleging he voted illegally in Kentucky despite being a convicted felon.
Christopher Ethridge, 39, and Amy Ethridge, 30, of Somerset each received a 30-year federal sentence Wednesday for producing child sexual abuse material, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Kentucky said. The couple produced an explicit film involving a juvenile victim in August 2024 and discussed abusing another victim. Each had also received a 70-year state sentence; the terms will run consecutively, totaling 100 years per person.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on candidates running for office in Kenton County.
Kevin Kisner said Tiger Woods appears to be targeting the Masters as he plans his schedule around TGL and the Hero event.
British driver Freddie Slater, 18, is set to make his Formula One practice debut for Audi.
Kevin Kisner said Tiger Woods appears to be targeting a return at the Masters. Woods’ schedule includes TGL matches and the Hero World Challenge, according to the report.
Drive-thru voting will return to the Lawrenceburg City Maintenance Garage during Kentucky’s early in-person voting, Oct. 29-31, with service starting at 8 a.m. each day. Anderson County Clerk Jason Denny said the four-lane site, launched during the pandemic, can serve more than 2,000 voters daily, and about 60% of county voters use it. Jefferson County will offer drive-thru voting for the first time this year.
The Lexington Herald-Leader published a guide to candidates running for office in Campbell County. The headline does not specify the candidates or races.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on what will be on the ballot in Campbell County. The available text does not identify the candidates, races or measures.
The Lexington Herald-Leader previews what voters will find on the ballot in Kenton County. The available report does not provide details about specific races or measures.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on who is running for office in Boone County.
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