Unprecedented Winter Freeze and Rampant Boxwood Blight Leave Lexington Gardens in Mourning Lexington, Ky. – In a heartbreaking turn of events, Lexington’s beloved boxwood shrubs, known for their timeless elegance and lush greenery, have fallen victim to a deadly combination of a severe winter freeze and the relentless onslaught of boxwood blight. The city’s…
Lexington and Central Kentucky are not immune to the allure of conspiracy theories and unsolved mysteries. From secret missile silos to money-laundering mattress stores, these stories have captured the imagination of locals. Here are some of the most interesting theories shared by Reddit users on a recent r/Lexington thread. Disclaimer: The theories and mysteries…
Lexington, Ky.–A Fayette County Detention Center lieutenant is on administrative assignment following his indictment on several sex offenses. Joseph Price, 44, was charged with four counts of first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor and one count of first-degree attempted unlawful sexual transaction with a minor, according to court records cited by the Lexington Herald-Leader.…
UPDATE: While a 2022 forensic audit report does refer to Liggins as Granger’s spouse, the current status of their relationship is unclear and they do not appear to reside in the same state. Granger is currently listed as a real estate agent for a brokerage in Texas. He also maintains an active Texas real…
Lexington, Ky.–University of Kentucky spokesman Jay Blanton confirmed exclusively to the Lexington Times Monday that UK Police currently operate 12 Flock automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) on campus. This is the first time UK officials have publicly acknowledged the existence of the controversial cameras on campus, with city officials previously stating there were only…
Lexington, Ky.–Paul Laurence Dunbar High School principal Marlon Ball has been informed that his contract with the Fayette County Public Schools will not be renewed, and his employment will be terminated at the end of his current contract period, which ends on June 30. Ball has been on administrative leave since November under unusual…
Lexington, Ky.–Kentucky horse racing tracks have seen a spree of equine deaths this spring, with at least 16 fatalities this year, including seven horses dead at Churchill Downs, three killed at Keeneland, and six dead racehorses at Turfway Park. As the excitement built for the annual Kentucky Derby, the national media took notice of…
Louisville, Ky.–Tragedy has struck once again at Churchill Downs in the lead-up to the 2023 Kentucky Derby, as seven horses have now died in the days leading up to the event. Chloe’s Dream and Freezing Point were euthanized on Derby Day after sustaining injuries during undercard races. In addition, Wild on Ice and Take…
Lexington, Ky. – A California man, Anthony Scott Cossu, is facing federal charges in Kentucky after being accused of aiding in the laundering of $23 million in drug money. The Lexington Herald-Leader’s Taylor Six originally reported the indictment after court records were unsealed Wednesday. Cossu, identified as an “international money broker,” allegedly imported controlled…
Lexington, Ky.–The Lexington Police Department has denied a Lexington Times open records request for body camera footage related to the arrest of Javier Manriquez Ramos, who was mistakenly apprehended as Nicholas Trujillo-Ruiz, a murder suspect from Texas. After nine days in custody, Ramos’ legal team proved that their client was not the person sought…