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1:21 pm
Thu May 23, 2013

Moment Of Silence Observed For Slain Classmate

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Faculty, staff, and students at Bryan Station High School observed a moment of silence on Thursday in honor of 18 year old Patrick Puckett, who died of a gunshot wound Wednesday night. 

Puckett was a starting linebacker for the school the past two seasons but had recently transferred to Henry Clay High School. 

Assistant Principal John Barnes said it was a somber day on campus.

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7:17 am
Thu May 23, 2013

Collection Rate Down for LEXserv Fees

LEXINGTON, Ky. - The city of Lexington is losing out on millions of dollars in water quality, sanitary sewer, and landfill fees because some residents aren’t paying their monthly LEXserv bills.

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2:07 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

West Sixth Brewery Take Logo Dispute To The Web

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A trademark dispute between local West Sixth Brewing and Vermont-based brewer Magic Hat has found its way onto many Facebook news feeds in Lexington. The online campaign was sparked by a lawsuit filed by Magic Hat last week.

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1:07 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Foundation's New HQ Offers Improved Visability/Accessibility

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The Blue Grass Community Foundation's new headquarters is in the Woodland Triangle neighborhood on High Street across from Ramsey's restaurant. A grand opening was held on Tuesday.

LEXINGTON, Ky. - A major non profit networking group has cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Lexington’s Woodland Triangle.  The Blue Grass Community Foundation completed the move from its 12th floor downtown offices to a more visible spot across from the Ramsey’s Restaurant on High Street. 

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12:25 pm
Wed May 22, 2013

Coal Jobs In Kentucky At Lowest Point Since 1950

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- A state report shows the number of coal jobs in Kentucky has dwindled to its lowest point since 1950.

The Lexington Herald-Leader cited data from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet in reporting that the 13,109 people worked in the coal industry during the first quarter of 2013. The newspaper reports that is the least amount of workers since state officials began keeping records in 1950.

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6:22 pm
Tue May 21, 2013

Richie Farmer's Sister Resigns From Kentucky Registry Of Election Finance

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer's sister has resigned as assistant executive director of the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.

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