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.”
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‘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.
Federal judge denies Brett Hankison’s motion for acquittal
Hankison was found guilty of using excessive force the night of Breonna Taylor’s killing.
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‘We can’t really operate’: Officials in Southern Indiana town see infighting, missed meetings
During a Feb. 4 town council meeting, the town attorney gave her resignation, an employee asked a councilmember to resign and the clerk-treasurer was absent.
Family, police just discovered Indiana boy has been missing 5 years, fear he is dead
The disappearance of Hayden Manis is unusual because the child has been missing for not just for a few days or weeks or even months.
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State Auditor considers inspection of medical cannabis licensing process following FOCUS reports
Kentucky hemp farmers are questioning the legitimacy of how some medical cannabis cultivators got picked and the state auditor could be investigating the process.
How Indiana’s solar farm debate impacts America’s energy crisis
An Indiana state representative and national group that studies power grids say we need to be producing more energy. How much is solar a part of the solution?
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Crystal Rogers Case: Latest on where the death investigation stands
The three men charged in Crystal Rogers’ death will face juries in two different trials in Bowling Green later this year.
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Some critics of Indiana solar farms say they drive down home values. But is it true?
Multiple proposals for solar farms in southern Indiana have been voted down in recent months.
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Beware of mystery packages: Brushing scams target unsuspecting recipients
Here’s why you should take caution if you receive a surprise gift from an unknown sender.
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Louisville homeless shelter obtains license one week after FOCUS investigation revealed it didn’t have one
Wayside was without a shelter license for 16 months, from Sept. 2023 until this Thursday. The license will expire 9/1/25.
Louisville’s largest homeless shelters found operating without required licenses
At least three homeless shelters in Louisville don’t have a required license. Mayor Greenberg says it will be addressed.
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Attorneys for Richard Allen cite alleged errors in Delphi murders case in push to overturn convictions
Richard Allen’s defense team filed a Motion to Correct Errors asking the judge to set aside his convictions or to set a hearing to discuss the issues they bring up.
Vancouver hospital sued after family pulls life support on wrong patient
KGW first reported on the medical mix-up last year, prompting a state investigation by the Washington Department of Health.
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Crystal Rogers Case | Steve Lawson’s trial pushed back three months. Here’s why
Steve Lawson is charged with conspiracy to murder and tampering with physical evidence in the Bardstown mother’s death.
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