Written by Jordan Mickle for LEX18 The final poll conducted by Emerson College has Kentucky’s gubernatorial race in a dead heat. The poll, which surveyed 1,000 likely voters or those who have already voted, found incumbent Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron with 47% support. 2% support someone else, and 4% are undecided. Among undecided […]
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Invasive spotted lanternfly spotted in Kentucky
Written by Van Jones for LEX18 A new invasive species has found its way into Kentucky, according to the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. Scientifically known as Lycorma delicatula, the spotted lanternfly could have big repercussions for the economy and quality of life in Kentucky, a release from the College […]
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Kentuckians can start betting on sports in less than 60 days
Written by LEX18’s Web Staff In less than 60 days, Kentuckians will be able to make their first-ever sports bets in Kentucky. Retail locations are set to open Thursday, September 7 and mobile applications launch Thursday, September 28. The announcement came after a Kentucky Horse Racing Commission meeting, where members unanimously approved emergency administrative regulations […]
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Kentucky’s first female master distiller debuts new bourbon
By LEX18’s Austin Pollack For all you bourbon fans, there’s a new line that has been close to a decade in the making. Kentucky’s first female master distiller is behind “Forbidden.” Marianne Eaves launched the label, which is just the latest addition to her resume. “I have always approached the way that I make bourbon […]
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Maysville man charged with murder in death of 3-year-old child after alleged fentanyl contact
LEX18 staff report A man is charged with murder in the death of his 3-year-old child after he allegedly allowed the child to come into contact with fentanyl. William Hanna is charged with murder and wanton endangerment in the first degree. According to an arrest warrant, Hanna “allowed his child to have access to and […]
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Explaining the Kentucky bourbon barrel tax cut and who will be impacted
Written by Christiana Ford for LEX18 Kentucky’s billion-dollar bourbon industry is thriving, but in order to keep growth going, Kentucky lawmakers agreed to get rid of a tax for distillers that some counties say is essential to their budgets. With four distilleries, tours, food and even land markers, Robin Antenucci, executive director of Franklin County […]
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Wildfire at Natural Bridge grows as a result of high winds, difficult terrain
Written by LEX18 Web Staff Officials are continuing to work a wildfire at Natural Bridge State Resort Park. On Tuesday, winds pushed the fire over containment lines, expanding it to more than 100 acres in the last 24 hours. All park trail heads, parking lots, except the lodge lot, remain closed to the public. While there is […]
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Eastern Kentucky drag show canceled over violent threats
Written by Megan Mannering for LEX18 A Lexington LGBTQ counseling center was ready to welcome hundreds to a drag show in eastern Kentucky this upcoming weekend, but organizers have cancelled the show over safety concerns. “We canceled our drag show in Prestonsburg because we were receiving multiple threats on social media,” said Open Doors owner […]
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Red River Gorge trail suspension bridge destroyed from storms, hikers stranded on far side
Written by LEX 18’s Cherish Simpson The Red River Gorge is a popular place for hikers and travelers to go for sightseeing in Wolfe County. The strong storms that passed through the bluegrass on Friday destroyed several areas all over. Wolfe County Search and Rescue shared a Facebook post to let the community know they […]
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Former UK student, Beechwood grad caught on camera using racial slurs indicted
Written by LEX 18’s Web Staff A former University of Kentucky student and Beechwood high school graduate who was caught on video calling another student racial slurs and kicking her has been indicted on multiple counts, according to court records. The video of the incident went viral last year. In it, Sophia Rosing, who is […]
