A former Western Kentucky swimmer whose allegations of hazing led to a five-year suspension of the school's program has filed a federal lawsuit claiming he suffered physical, mental and emotional abuse at the school. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, says Collin Craig attended Western in fall 2014 on scholarship, but his dream "turned into a nightmare" when older teammates made threatening comments and forced him to participate in degrading activities including drinking alcohol while being struck in the testicles. … [Read more...]

A prison employee in Lexington is accused of taking more than $22,000 in bribes to smuggle tobacco to inmates. A federal grand jury indicted Michael Hardin on one count of taking bribes and one count of supplying contraband to inmates between July 2014 and August 11, 2015. … [Read more...]

Some officials in Hardin County are preparing for moving day as their new offices are becoming ready in the new Hardin County Government Complex. The Hardin County Clerk office will be moving to the new building beginning Tuesday afternoon. … [Read more...]

A Leitchfield man faces multiple charges after an overnight high speed chase through three counties. Bullitt County dispatch contacted Kentucky State Police Post 4 just after 2 a.m. Friday for assistance in a pursuit that was initiated by the Hillview Police Department after responding to a suspicious vehicle complaint. … [Read more...]

A family member recognized the voice of the 15 year-old boy who placed phone calls recently threatening violence at two Jefferson County Public high schools and turned him in to police, according to Shively Police Sgt. Josh Myers. … [Read more...]

A man being held in jail is now facing 19 new counts of breaking into vehicles. Louisville Metro police say Carlos Jesus Lobato, 28, of Louisville, committed the break-ins between July 29 and September 25. … [Read more...]

The World Trade Center Health Program was just one of the programs that expired as of midnight last Wednesday. But New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand said there is still hope. … [Read more...]

An eastern Kentucky judge accused of a long list of belligerent behavior has been suspended without pay for about a half year. The state's Judicial Conduct Commission said Friday the 180-day suspension stems from an agreement with Pike County Circuit Judge Steven D. Combs and his attorneys. … [Read more...]

The Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is honoring a 19th century championship baseball team from Louisville. … [Read more...]

A Barren County man has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the death of an 8 week-old infant. Multiple Kentucky news outlets report a grand jury indicted 35-year-old Chad Flora Lewis last week. Authorities say Lewis is accused of shaking and throwing objects at the child on September 6 while watching her for the child's mother. According to court testimony, Lewis took the unresponsive child to a neighbor's residence, where someone called 911. Authorities say the child died two days later at a Louisville hospital from a closed head injury. Lewis also faces other charges, including marijuana cultivation and possession of drug paraphernalia. Online jail records show Lewis is being held on bond at the Barren County Detention Center. Source: AP … [Read more...]