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The ruling bars London’s mayor from seeking office in the town’s upcoming mayoral election, citing residency requirements tied to where candidates must live.
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A Laurel County judge ruled that London Mayor Randall Weddle cannot appear as a legal candidate for reelection, setting up next steps for the city and election officials as the case moves through the appeals process.
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A letter from Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration says Medicaid rates for many providers will decrease by 4% beginning next month, raising concerns for agencies that care for patients who rely on coverage for treatment and services.
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WAVE reports the Louisville Fire Department is seeking a new group of candidates for its next fire training recruit class, part of an ongoing effort to maintain staffing for emergency response.
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The Nicholasville Police Department reported lane closures on U.S. 27 following a collision, as authorities worked at the scene and urged drivers to expect delays in the area.
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A Tuesday ruling from Laurel Circuit Court found London Mayor Randall Weddle does not meet the residency requirement to seek another term, disqualifying him from the November 2026 mayoral election.
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Kent Russell, 34, appeared in Bullitt County court and entered a guilty plea tied to the June 29, 2025 shooting death of Aaron Welker in Pioneer Village. Prosecutors and the defense agreed to a plea deal that will result in probation, according to a local report.
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The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department shut down a restaurant inside Fayette Mall following repeated inspection failures, according to local reporting.
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The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said a wanted man was taken into custody following an attempt to avoid a traffic safety checkpoint, and that he is now facing drug-related charges.
