Lexington Brief

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General 1 outlet · LEX18

Eastern Kentucky community urged to conserve water

Campton officials are urging residents to conserve water after little rainfall over the past two months drastically depleted water levels in the Wolfe County city. They recommend shorter showers, turning off taps while brushing teeth, running full dishwashers and checking for leaks. The city has monitored levels with the state Division of Water since January and is awaiting released funding for a Wellington waterline and upgrades to Lee County’s water plant and pump stations.

Horse racing 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Breeders’ Cup returns to Keeneland this week with race-day research at fans’ fingertips

The Breeders’ Cup World Championships return to Keeneland in Lexington Oct. 30-31 for the track’s fourth hosting, with 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in purses and awards. Fans can use Equibase biographies and statistics, official entries and the Breeders’ Cup database to research horses, jockeys, trainers, owners and past results. Lexington’s festival runs through Oct. 31, with a free Gatton Park watch party both race days.

Business 1 outlet · The Lane Report

German American Bancorp reports record $38.6 million quarterly profit

Jasper-based German American Bancorp reported record third-quarter 2026 net income of $38.6 million, or $1.03 per share, up from $35.1 million a year earlier. Net interest margin widened to 4.42%, and loans grew $57 million during the quarter, while deposits fell $59.3 million to $6.94 billion. The bank declared a 31-cent-per-share dividend, payable Nov. 20. Nonperforming assets declined to $24 million.

General 1 outlet · Herald-Leader

Report: USMNT star Christian Pulisic to sign new AC Milan deal

Christian Pulisic, a U.S. men’s national team star, is reportedly set to sign a new deal with AC Milan. The club is based in Milan, Italy. The report’s headline did not specify contract terms or a signing date.

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Winchester man facing charges tied to possession of child sexual abuse material

Kentucky State Police arrested Clay Hamilton, 31, of Winchester, after an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation that began in Trimble County. He faces 10 counts of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance and one count involving a child under 12. Troopers said a search of a Winchester home led to equipment being seized for forensic examination. Hamilton was lodged in the Clark County Detention Center, and the investigation is ongoing.

Public safety 1 outlet · LEX18

Winchester man arrested on child pornography charges

Kentucky State Police arrested Justin Clay Hamilton, 31, at a Winchester home Tuesday in an online child sexual abuse material investigation that began in Trimble County. Police said he is accused of sharing the images and was booked into the Clark County Detention

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