Lexington Brief

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Government 1 outlet · WKYT

One person in custody after threat against Georgetown college

Georgetown police took one person into custody after investigating a reported shooting threat at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky, around 2:30 p.m. Monday. Campus officials had told students to shelter in place, but the order was lifted and normal operations resumed. Police said no injuries were reported, there was no active shooting and no current threat to the campus or community; the investigation is ongoing.

Schools 1 outlet · LEX18

Police: 1 person in custody after threat made against Georgetown College

Georgetown police say no criminal charges will be pursued after an investigation into a reported threat that prompted a shelter-in-place order at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Ky. Investigators found that early information was misunderstood, misinterpreted or could not be substantiated, and found no evidence of an active threat to campus or the surrounding community. Police said there was never an active shooter.

General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Charles 'Butch' Graves, 76, dies in Frankfort after short illnessServices for Charles Graves set for Nov. 2 in Frankfort

Charles Leslie “Butch” Graves, 76, died Oct. 20, 2026, in Frankfort, Kentucky, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Marcella; son Chuck; stepson John Costigan; stepdaughter Dede Disponett; and grandson Nicholas Graves, whom he raised as his own, along with other grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visitation is 1–2 p.m. Nov. 2 at Harrod Brothers Funeral Home, followed by a 2 p.m. service.

Sports 1 outlet · WKYT

Game time announced for Kentucky-Tennessee matchup

The Kentucky Wildcats and Tennessee Volunteers will kick off at 6:15 p.m. EST Nov. 7 at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. ESPN will televise the matchup. Tennessee is coming off a loss to South Carolina, while Kentucky is on a bye after beating Vanderbilt and sits in first place in the SEC.

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