Can a judge make Steve Lawson provide a DNA sample in Crystal Rogers case? What to expect in court Thursday
One of the three men charged in the disappearance and murder of Crystal Rogers is scheduled for a court appearance Thursday.
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‘This is much better’: LMDC updates inmate dashboard after being down for six months
The dashboard launched in April 2023, a few weeks after the David Beyer report into deaths inside LMDC. It had been down since Sept. 2024 because of a new software.
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Utica Fire District board members get reappointed and approve $30 million fire territory
A judge gave the ousted board members a declaratory judgement at about 4:20 p.m., and the board members went and voted on the fire territory at 5 p.m.
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‘Yours is up next’; Parents fear new online scam will kill more Kentucky kids as FBI warns of growing threat
Eli Heacock, 16, took his own life less than an hour after being contacted by online predators. FBI Louisville says he is one of thousands of kids being targeted.
Court documents reveal hair found in trunk of Houck family car ‘similar’ to Crystal Rogers
Steve Lawson’s attorneys object to new DNA testing, according to prosecutors.
Nelson County judge orders new DNA testing on hairs found in Crystal Rogers’ car
Nelson County Judge Charles Simms has ordered two hairs found in Crystal Rogers’ abandoned vehicle be tested for DNA evidence.
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Downtown Louisville apartment building has unpaid fines, as residents plea for help
The Vue at 3rd St. has dozens of violations and complaints since July 2024; highlighted by the January winter storm, when residents say they lacked heat and water.
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Ousted Utica fire board members file lawsuit to rejoin board, vote on fire territory
The lawsuit says the commissioners didn’t have the right to remove three board members, and it was illegal to only appoint one new board member to fill their place.
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Jeffersonville City Council discusses next steps after County Commissioners halt fire territory
“This move by the commissioners, whether it’s legally justified or politically-motivated…It’s forcing us to take one step back,” councilwoman Amy Semones said.
Tamika Palmer reflects on painful legacy five years after Breonna Taylor’s death
Breonna Taylor’s mother laments what she sees as slow progress towards justice and reform five years after her daughter’s death.
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‘I fought to the very end’: NC woman scores huge court victory over debt collector
The federal government has called Portfolio Recovery Associates a “repeat offender.” A class-action lawsuit in North Carolina resulted in a $5.75 million settlement.
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FOCUS Investigates: Costs, benefits of $30 million Jeffersonville, Utica fire territory
Due to property tax caps, school districts and local governments throughout Clark County will help pay for it. A lawmaker compared it to puppies fighting over milk.
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Palmyra officials pledge to work together after recent drama
Members of the Palmyra Town Council in Harrison County admitted last month they can’t work together. Their attitudes changed Tuesday, but financial questions remain.
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Nelson County judge makes special offer to Steve Lawson in attempt to keep trial on track
Judge Charles Simms offered to bring Steve Lawson to the courthouse every day between now and the trial date to review evidence “if that’s what it takes.”
‘It’s too late for me’; Sherry Ballard working with lawmakers to change Kentucky law
Sherry Ballard contacted lawmakers after learning the Houck family could not be criminally charged for secretly recording grand jury proceedings.
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