Mildred Bramlett Rutherford, 91, died Oct. 20, 2026. Born in Owenton, Kentucky, she spent more than 35 years working for Kentucky state government and enjoyed gardening, fishing and time with family. She was preceded in death by her three sons and is survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Frankfort, Lawrenceburg and Florida. Services will be held Oct. 30 at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home in Frankfort, with visitation from 1 to 2 p.m. and burial at Frankfort Cemetery.
A Jefferson Family Court judge was suspended from the bench for 30 days following numerous complaints. The report provided no details about the complaints or the judge’s identity.
Downtown Frankfort Inc. hosted Thriller Trick-or-Treat on Saturday night in downtown Frankfort, where families visited businesses and trick-or-treat stations along Broadway Street. After dark, the Thriller Parade traveled along St. Clair and Broadway streets, featuring the Franklin County High School Marching Band, costumed performers and paradegoers. The event also included a pumpkin-painting competition.
Frankfort shut out Berea 62-0 Friday at Sower Field, scoring four touchdowns in the first quarter and leading 54-0 at halftime. Quarterback Toma Washington accounted for 442 yards of offense, passing for 131 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 291 yards and four scores. First-year coach Dwight Sutton said the win was important for a team dealing with injuries; Frankfort has three wins this season. The Panthers close the regular season at home Friday against Western Hills.
Louisville Family Court Judge Lauren Adams Ogden will serve a 30-day unpaid suspension, from Nov. 8 through Dec. 8, under an order released Monday by the Kentucky Judicial Conduct Commission. The commission found multiple conduct violations, including courtroom behavior it said undermined public confidence and a due-process violation in a child custody case. Ogden accepted responsibility and must complete a course on hearings and due process within six months. During the suspension, she may not appear at
Kentucky State rallied past Savannah State 27-24 on Saturday at Alumni Stadium, winning on a 48-yard touchdown pass from Juan Gainous to A’iyon Carter with 21 seconds left. The Thorobreds overcame two fourth-quarter deficits after leading 13-0 at halftime. Gainous threw for 283 yards and three touchdowns, while Lawrence McConnell returned an interception 84 yards for a score. Kentucky State improved to 7-2 overall and 6-1 in SIAC play.
Three former prison guards in Lexington pleaded guilty in connection with an assault on an inmate. The available information does not identify the guards or describe the assault.
Court records say a Lexington man is accused of shooting his girlfriend in the head, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. The suspect is also accused of fleeing the scene.
The Lexington Herald-Leader published a guide to shops and places to eat along a walkable route from Historic Dublin to Bridge Park. The guide connects the two Dublin destinations.
A Kentucky judge was suspended without pay over conduct issues. The reported behavior included texting during court and ignoring orders. The headline did not identify the judge or specify the suspension’s length.
The Downtown Lexington Partnership says Triangle Park’s ice rink will not operate this holiday season because of unforeseen circumstances. It plans to install a free, accessible and interactive holiday lighting display in its place. The Downtown Lexington Holiday Parade and the city’s tree and menorah lighting will take place Sunday, Dec. 6, with the parade starting at 5 p.m. and the lighting scheduled for about 6 p.m.
The Catholic Action Center’s fourth annual street survey found 3,246 people experiencing homelessness in Lexington, a 13.2% increase from 2025. More than 70 volunteers interviewed people over 14 hours on Aug. 26; the survey is separate from the city’s winter LexCount. It found 254 people will lack a place to stay this winter, while Lexington is short nearly 500 shelter beds.