The Nicholasville Police Department has announced the funeral arrangements for Officer Anthony Ruggiero a visitation will be held at Southland Christian Church on Thursday followed by a service at Camp Nelson National Cemetery The Nicholasville Police Department announced on Monday mor,ning that Officer Anthony Ruggiero A post from the department read "we are experiencing profound sadness in the aftermath of his untimely death." the post said that the department will escort Officer Ruggiero through Nicholasville on Monday arriving at North Main Street and proceeding to Betts and West Funeral Home "Our thoughts are with a wounded community as well as with the family he leaves behind," the post concluded The Jessamine County Sheriff's Office also paid tribute to Officer Ruggiero with a social media post that read "He was true public servant and a pillar to Jessamine County Report a typo The juvenile suspect in connection with the Jessamine County school "prank," as the Nicholasville Police Department reported has been charged with second-degree terroristic threatening According to a release from the department on Wednesday morning Jessamine County E911 received a call regarding a person "in possession of an AK-47 firearm." The report noted that the call quickly ended but officials were able to identify that the call came from the campus of East Jessamine High School A lockdown was initiated after the Nicholasville Police School Resource Officer for the school was made aware of the call When officers arrived on the scene they "immediately entered the building and conducted a meticulous search of the premises." All students and staff were confirmed safe and no immediate danger was detected Officials with the Nicholasville Police Department's Criminal Investigation Division obtained the phone number that was near the initial call and identified a suspect Police then found that the threat was not credible and "intended as a 'joke,'" the release read The juvenile suspect was charged with second-degree terroristic threatening leaders with Jessamine County Schools released a statement following the incident: The release detailed that counseling services will be made available for students on Thursday "Please reach out to your school if your student needs support," the release read The Nicholasville Police Department reported that the "potential threat" to the East Jessamine High School was not credible and a suspect is in custody has been "categorized as a 'prank.'" Police added that the response was due to a call regarding a person who was at the school with a firearm The lockdown has been lifted for East Jessamine County High School Jessamine County Schools reported that all schools are returning to normal activity as the Nicholasville Police Department continues to investigate a "potential threat" in the area the Nicholasville Police Department has requested that all schools in the district be placed on lockdown as police investigate a "potential threat." The district added that at this time there is not an immediate threat and all schools are safe The Nicholasville Police Department stated Please remain patient as we address this matter." This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have additional information as it becomes available The voluntary water conservation request made by Nicholasville Water on Sunday has been lifted officials announced in a release on Monday The request was made as flooding "threatened the intake electrical equipment." “This is another example of how great this community is,” said Nicholasville Mayor Alex Carter “When we asked for voluntary water use reduction our utility team proved again why they win awards year after year Normal water treatment procedures resumed Monday afternoon Multiple cities and water providers around the region have issued notices asking customers to conserve water following recent flooding The City of Nicholasville issued a voluntary water conservation request asking customers to voluntarily conserve water through early next week due to “historic flooding” along the Kentucky River “Nicholasville Utilities temporarily discontinued drawing water from the river overnight to protect electric equipment from rising floodwaters the Utilities team successfully implemented modifications to allow water production to resume at a reduced rate.” The release says that while water services do remain active customers are asked to limit non-essential water use The release adds that based on current forecasts Nicholasville Utilities is anticipating a return to normal operations by Tuesday The City of Versailles says that due to the “flooding situation” at the Kentucky River Versailles Municipal Utilities is asking its customers and customers of the South Woodford Water and Northeast Woodford Water Districts to “take immediate steps to conserve water.” the water treatment plant’s intake at the Kentucky River is in danger of flooding which would cause the shutdown of the intake It is critical we all conserve as much as possible in light of additional flooding to conserve the storage of potable water in the system there is no need to boil water for consumption.” KU arrived at Versailles' water treatment plant to cut power at the intake at the river There is water -- the storage tanks are all mostly full of treated water but it also means that while the power is off We do have an arrangement to buy water from Kentucky American Water There is no need to panic -- just conserve water by only using what you absolutely need We will keep you posted as the situation changes My understanding is that there will be a couple of tractor-trailer trucks with bottled water to distribute at Falling Springs starting tomorrow.” The City of Lawrenceburg is asking all customers to conserve as much water as possible A post from the city says that as a precaution they are shutting down the water treatment plant due to flooding nearing the electrical supply to the river intake “his is a temporary precaution and we should have the plant back up and running within the next 24 hours barring any higher river level predictions Other water conservation notices that have been issued include: (LEX 18) — A months-long investigation by Nicholasville Police into a "drug trafficking organization" has resulted in one man being charged with a felony the investigation into the organization distributing fentanyl was performed by the Nicholasville Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit Approximately 388 grams of fentanyl were seized in the investigation Cruse faces one count of first degree aggravated trafficking Cruse was previously arrested in Lexington following a January bank robbery. (LEX 18) — Many restaurants and businesses are closed on Christmas But Giovanni’s in Nicholasville wasn’t only open; they were flooded with over a hundred customers thanks to an anonymous donor who goes by Santa Claus His name is Santa in my phone,” said owner and manager of Giovanni’s in Nicholasville He added this is the second year he’s collaborated with the donor “Does he live around her?” “What’s his name I won’t tell anyone…” Shalash is not spilling the secret “He’s not looking to be in public and people know ‘ah he did it.’ He’s not looking for that,” added the small business owner Shalash isn’t looking for a pat on the back The buffet was supposed to be open until 8 o’clock “I was busy back in the kitchen making the pizzas because if I wasn’t making all the pizza So I did not stop from 5 o clock to 8:30,” he said Why did the donor take money out of his pocket during a holiday season that’s getting increasingly expensive Why did the owner change his holiday plans to serve the community free meals It's not just always about how much money you're making its almost always the care you get from your customer,” Shalash said all he asks is for people to make their own donations to the Jessamine County Food Pantry Nicholasville has given these two gentlemen so much They feel like this is the least they can do during the giving season that’s the least I can do for them,” Shalash concluded (LEX 18) — 22-year-old Dylan Zabriskie was arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with four counts of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under the age of 12 the Nicholasville Police Department reports performed by the department's Criminal Investigation Division (CID) found that child sexual abuse material (CSAM) was uploaded to a social media platform Zabriskie is booked in the Jessamine County Detention Center The National Transportation Safety Board has released additional details regarding a parachute crash in Nicholasville on Oct Officials with the NTSB reported that a preliminary investigation found that as the parchute was set to land at a remote grass airstrip it "impacted the ground nose first on downward sloping terrain," around 160 feet northeast of the runway the Federal Aviation Administration examined the powered parachute and found no indication of a fire "All three propeller blades were fractured about one-third outboard from the hub," the report read The engine reportedly remained attached to the airframe and the "inline fuel filter was full of liquid consistent with gasoline." The two people who were killed in a parachute crash in Nicholasville on Sunday evening have been identified by the coroner According to Jessamine County Coroner Michael Hughes the two were identified as 72-year-old Micheal David Murphy and 72-year-old Connie J Coroner Hughes told LEX 18 that the two were married We now know Micheal Murphy was a retired Lexington Police Officer Murphy was with the department from 1974 to 1998 according to the Lexington Police Department Two people have been confirmed dead by officials after a small aircraft appeared to crash in a field in Nicholasville on Sunday evening Officials reported on Sunday night that the man and woman who died appeared to have been husband and wife LEX 18 team on the scene reported that a major police presence has been seen in a field near Ashgrove Road in Nicholasville on Sunday evening Viewers in the area reported to LEX 18 that a small aircraft was seen going down in the field LEX 18 has confirmed that a coroner is also on the scene (LEX 18) — Police spent Saturday morning investigating a deadly shooting taking them to multiple homes in Nicholasville The initial call brought officers to a home on Edwards Road where a woman was found dead according to the Nicholasville Police Department That woman has been identified as 20-year-old Isabella Walsh Investigators identified Walsh's boyfriend The official release from the Nicholasville Police Department shows officers obtained a warrant for Milfort's arrest and went to his family home on Winners Circle Nicholasville Police Department has extended sympathies to the families involved and the community as a whole following this incident a local business is collecting donations that will be taken to those impacted by Helene in East Tennessee the Owner of Blue Line Motor Sports in Nicholasville says he has received hundreds of donations that will be taken to East Tennessee later this week So I thought maybe we can take a couple trailers full of stuff down there along with several of his employees and friends will be taking down trailers and trucks full of necessities "We are going to take three to four vehicles We will probably have eight to ten people with us They are going to travel around and take food to people and tell them about where we are set up We are going to set up in a big parking lot," says Tudor Colton says he will be collecting donations through Friday morning can drop off items or a monetary donation at Blue Line Motor Sports located at 5004 Park Central Ave Nicholasville "If you don't have time to get stuff on your own we can either have someone come pick it up He said this was just one way for him to help You know you see all the destruction and people helpless It's crazy to have everything taken away from you." Here are a list of items in need if you are looking to donate: (LEX 18) — A multi-sports complex at John Preece Park has been in the works for a long time the project took a major step towards completion but the dream was a little bit before that,” said judge executive David West of Jessamine County “It’s great to be part of a legacy project one that will be enjoyed for generations.” Officials from Nicholasville and Jessamine County joined to cut the ribbon on a new turf football field at John Preece Park because it was donated by the New Orleans Saints “When we had this opportunity to receive this turf for this facility it was just exciting for our community to utilize something that actually was played on by NFL players,” said Nicholasville mayor Alex Carter that was about a $500,000 gift to the community,” West said “The base was already here for the turf field but getting that donation from the Saints meant everything to this project and then the city stepped up and did some of the finish work and now we’ve got a turf field to play on.” Each year, the Saints replace their turf at Caesar’s Superdome and donate the used material. This turf was used in the 2022 season, and LEX 18 covered the initial donation you can still see faint signs of the previous owners The turf now has markings to be converted for football “We’re excited to have our youth take advantage of this opportunity and enjoy this for many years,” Carter said this is still just an early phase in the master plans for John Preece Park “In the future we hope to have an 1,100 seat stadium here,” West said have some tourism efforts that will come to Jessamine County as well.” contact the Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation department According to the Nicholasville Police Department The Nicholasville Police Department says that part of US 27 is closed Thursday afternoon due to a crash northbound and southbound lanes are closed near The Boot Store The Nicholasville Police Department has announced that Wheeler has been found and is safe The Nicholasville Police Department has issued a Golden Alert for a missing 16-year-old boy with autism named Christopher James Wheeler Wheeler was reported missing on Friday afternoon in the area of Penn Drive and was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt The department says that Miller answers to "CJ." West Jessamine High School sent out the following text at 7:00 p.m that said Miller had not been seen since after school (LEX 18) — It has been ten years since Nicholasville Police Officer Burke Rhoads tragically lost his life in a car crash a heartfelt prayer service was held to honor his memory and legacy we dedicate this day and we honor him with not just our words but with our actions,” a speaker said during the ceremony outside the Nicholasville Police Department Officer Rhoads was killed by a vehicle on his way to police training exactly ten years ago He is one of only two officers from Nicholasville who have been lost in the line of duty and his name is etched on the Fallen Officer Memorial in front of the police department “It was just a shock; it’s hard when it happens to someone so close to you out there doing his job to take care of the community,” one colleague reflected “You wouldn’t have known he was a soldier or a police officer He was an Iowa farm boy at heart; he loved being on the tractor and being out on the land,” she said who have all served their communities and country." All three of Rhoads’ children have followed his example; their daughter served as a Marine and is now pursuing further education while their two sons are both in the National Guard The department took an additional step to honor Rhoads by dedicating its new fitness center in his name—a fitting tribute to his hard work and dedication “It has been absolutely amazing knowing that the police department still holds him dear to their hearts and we view them as part of our family,” Melissa said expressing gratitude for the support and love they continue to receive “It was heartwarming to see the kids’ expressions realizing that it was their dad’s legacy that has brought them all together today,” she added The service has served as a poignant reminder of Rhoads' impact and the lasting legacy of service he instilled in his family (LEX 18) — People in Nicholasville are reacting to a recent Facebook post regarding yard sale permits The post was made Friday by the Nicholasville Police Department letting the community know they can now fill out an application online Dozens of people responded in the comments many wondering why you need a permit in the first place LEX 18 went and found out the answer from the assistant police chief the only change we have made to the process for the yard sales and the garage sales you can go to our website and obtain that permit," explained Nicholasville Assistant Police Chief It's actually part of a city ordinance that dates back to 2005 Those are overseen and enforced by our code enforcement division we will spot check to make sure you have your permit but we are not looking to create any kind of major repercussions or severe penalties for not obtaining that permit," Marshall said and is overseen and enforced by the Nicholasville Police Department Code Enforcement Division we don't want ongoing sales happening on these residential properties what I would describe as maybe an unregulated flea market What that is going to do is cause an eye sore in your residential areas It's going to cause issues with traffic and parking and that's the only thing we are trying to avoid," Marshall explained The Facebook post also reminds people that signs can't be posted in between a sidewalk and roadway or hung on any utility pole or street sign "We don't want it between a sidewalk and a roadway mainly because we don't want to impede the traffic We don't want them hung on our utility poles because that is city property or it's the property of the installing entity We just want to make sure they get cleaned up at the end of the day," Marshall added Nicholasville Police stress that this ordinance has been in place for almost 20 years and they are just trying to make the process of applying for a permit easier on residents If you are wondering where you can post your yard sale signs Nicholasville police suggest your front yard or the front of your neighborhood. To learn more about the permit and the process to obtain one, click here Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLEXINGTON (WKYT) - A Kentucky city is asking its residents to curb water use due to flooding in the area The city of Nicholasville said on Facebook around 6 p.m Saturday that they are shutting down the Nicholasville Water Treatment Plant to protect electrical equipment “We ask all Nicholasville Water customers to immediately reduce water usage to the absolute minimum,” the post read please refrain from non-essential water activities such as washing clothes The city says the cause is flooding along the Kentucky River A timetable for when the notice will be lifted has not been announced (LEX 18) — Two people were injured in a crash that happened on Thursday just after 9:30 p.m on Nicholasville Road at Reynolds Road in Lexington one vehicle crossed over from the inbound lane and collided with a vehicle in the outbound lane Police say two people were taken to the hospital (LEX 18) — A couple in Nicholasville is celebrating their $90,000 Kentucky Lottery win after they won the prize on a scratch-off ticket Officials reported that hours after winning the prize on Oct arrived at the lottery headquarters to claim their winnings The ticket was purchased at Joe's Food Mart on South Main Street in Nicholasville early on Oct with Donald scratching off the $5 Gold Mine 9X ticket “I’ve hit $1,000’s and $2,000’s but nothing like this,” Donald said “First time I’ve ever hit anything like that.” Phyllis was reportedly on a drive with her uncle when she received the good news from her husband I’ve got to go; we’re headed to Louisville!” The Jessamine County couple went on to receive a check for $64,000 The store that sold the winning ticket is set to receive $900 Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More qualifying patients in Kentucky will have access to medical cannabis Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., awarded the first medical cannabis business license Sept. 26 to KCA Labs, a Nicholasville laboratory.  all medical cannabis products in Kentucky will undergo testing at a safety compliance facility like KCA Labs in Nicholasville said this is a standard procedure in all states that have legalized cannabis “We will be testing all of the different types of consumer products that will be available under the medical cannabis program: tinctures The lab has performed testing on hemp products since 2019 Hemp is defined as having no more than 0.3% tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels Sams said the hemp industry took off after Congress passed the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and was declassified by the Drug Enforcement Administration.  “I love that the first license is going to an entity that helps us do this safely," Beshear said the lab will be testing medical cannabis products for levels of solvents Products that fail a test can either be remedied by the producer or destroyed if there's no fix “People who are going to be permitted to use these products are sick and they need to be protected from some of the substances that we are testing for," Sams said Some qualifying conditions for patients to use medical cannabis are cancer post-traumatic stress disorder and multiple sclerosis “We believe that medical cannabis is an important therapeutic opportunity for patients," Sams said Patients can begin applying for a medical cannabis card Jan The General Assembly passed the medical cannabis law in a bipartisan manner in 2023 – The Nicholasville Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its officers the department announced the death of officer Anthony Ruggiero Ruggiero was a nine-year veteran of the NPD The department says it is “experiencing profound sadness in the aftermath of his untimely death.” The department has not shared a cause of death at this time NPD says Ruggiero was escorted for his funeral on Monday morning “Our thoughts are with a wounded community as well as with the family he leaves behind,” the department says  Watch WNKY Live (LEX 18) — Two middle lanes are blocked and more lane closures are possible due to a reported injury crash on outbound Nicholasville Road at Moore Drive LEX 18 will bring you the latest updates as they become available (LEX 18) — A rescue is in need of rescuing in Jessamine County Nicholasville horse rescue Kentucky Equine Adoption Center is located on a 72-acre farm it only has 34 because it can't afford to take on more "You know you hear stories about these horses that just break your heart," said director Carrie Wosiski "I wear waterproof mascara because it is heartbreaking especially when these horses are in these neglect situations and they desperately need help," said Wosicki She has been with the rescue for three weeks and was an intake from animal control Wosiski says it's because of cases like hers that they do what they do we are all passionate about the health and safety and well being of our horses," said Wosiski Wosiski said the winter is especially busy for the rescue The cold weather means horses come indoors which many owners aren't willing to provide "You just think how can somebody do that to a horse," said Wosiski "It's our passion to take care of the horses no one else will." If you want to help, they have a fundraiser on Monday, Oct. 7. It's a golf tournament held at the Griffin Gate Resort. To sign up, click here (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Nicholasville Police Department is mourning the loss of Officer Anthony Ruggiero the department announced Ruggiero’s passing expressing “profound sadness” over his untimely death Details surrounding his passing have not been released officers escorted Ruggiero through Nicholasville The department extended its condolences to Ruggiero’s family and the community acknowledging the grief felt by those who knew him “We will be escorting the hero through Nicholasville this (Monday) morning,” the department stated asking for support and remembrance during this difficult time Further details regarding funeral arrangements and services have not yet been announced (LEX 18) — Two Jessamine County men have been missing for months 27-year-old Timmy Sterner went missing in April and 42-year-old Anthony Quinn went missing in August Wendy Pendygraft says she's known Quinn for 20 years They have two daughters together -- Shyann and Cierra Quinn She says this gets harder as more time passes "It's time to bring him home no matter what the situation is," Pendygraft said Both men went missing around the same area months apart "They found his truck at Brumfield Lane with his cellphone and his wallet in the truck Quinn had a birthday shortly after he went missing and celebrating Thanksgiving without him was a challenge their daughter Cierra is graduating high school You know it's not his youngest but it's his daughter she's graduating Law enforcement told LEX 18 in September that they don’t believe the two cases are related LEX 18 reached out to Nicholasville Police who are handling Quinn’s case and they said there haven't been any updates Kentucky State Police are handling Sterner’s case you're gonna find him in someone’s house or you're gonna find him down here hiding out or something Sterner’s uncle says he can’t believe the missing persons cases in the area "Sounds to me like Jessamine county got hit with a lot of missing persons here recently," he said Pendygraft wants anyone with information to reach out She and Quinn’s family continue posting about him online but she's doing all she can to comfort her daughters tell them to have faith and stay strong," she said Edgewood Baptist has had an iconic steeple actually we thought it was thunder," said Barbara Miller who was in the church when the steeple was blown off the roof The remnants of Hurricane Helene are to blame Gusts were recorded up to 60mph in the area sat down right on the lawn of the church between the prayer garden and the sanctuary," said Pastor Steve Gray so we'll be able to recover from this no problem." members of the congregation jumped in to help people who roll up their sleeves and go to work," said Gray The pastor said they started a prayer group three weeks ago ironically named "Under the Steeple." He said they'll continue their mission and we're going to keep doing that," said Gray (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Authorities have identified human remains found late last year in Jessamine County According to the Jessamine County Coroner’s Office the remains have been confirmed as 42-year-old Anthony Quinn of Nicholasville Officials made the identification on Wednesday Two hikers discovered the remains on December 27 in the Indian Falls area The cause of death remains under investigation (LEX 18) — A former law enforcement officer with more than 30 years of service in Jessamine County has died of cancer Richard Prather was a Nicholasville Police Department for more than two decades "Just a gentle giant," said Prather's colleague Billy King a funeral procession went through the heart of town and Prather was laid to rest Prather was a veteran in law enforcement- he once commanded the Honor Guard unit and the drug enforcement unit He was also a firearms instructor and a shift supervisor "He was a role model for us all," King said (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The funeral for Nicholasville Police Officer Anthony Ruggiero will be held Friday as the community prepares to say a final goodbye He was a nine-year veteran of the Nicholasville Police Department and was widely recognized as a local hero His funeral will take place from noon to 1 p.m at Southland Christian Church on Harrodsburg Road in Nicholasville A funeral procession with a police escort will follow traveling through Nicholasville before reaching Camp Nelson National Cemetery the procession will travel from Harrodsburg Road to State Road 169 before continuing south to the cemetery off Danville Road and U.S The police department’s office will be closed Friday in honor of Officer Ruggiero’s service and sacrifice (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Police in Nicholasville are investigating a homicide and suicide that occurred early Saturday morning officers were called to a home on Edwards Drive for a shooting They then determined he had fled the scene and went to his family home on Winner’s Circle members of the Nicholasville Police Special Response Team obtained a warrant for Milfort An official with the police department says they wish to extend their sympathies to the families and community members affected by the shooting “It is not hard to understand that the producing and consuming of automobiles might properly seem the purpose of life to the General Motors management or that it might seem so to other men and women deeply committed economically or emotionally to this pursuit… It is harder to understand why the production and consumption of automobiles should be the purpose of life for this country.” Nicholasville Road is probably Lexington’s most infuriating road to drive on Outside of the liminal emptiness of the middle of the night the road has bumper-to-bumper traffic for miles I will always avoid driving it whenever possible The last time I found myself there was when I decided to give it another shot a few months ago after avoiding it a while but when I was stopped in traffic where Upper and Limestone split someone hit me from behind and totaled my car It comes as no surprise, then, that Lexington’s urban planners want to redesign the road. In 2023, the city of Lexington published a study that seeks to reimagine the road making it more efficient and safer for not only drivers but also the many pedestrians and bicycle users who use the road Because much of Nicholasville Road is owned by the Commonwealth (as US 27) Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is currently preparing its own study to make its own recommendations I was able to attend a recent meeting to discuss this project It is obvious that something has to be done to this road especially now that UK is planning to build a new cancer center nearby and private student housing complexes are planned along Nicholasville Road being ridiculously expensive for a project that often only leads to marginal traffic improvements One of the proposals that planners in both Lexington and Frankfort are considering that I am most interested in is a potential BRT route on Nicholasville Road is a bus service that attempts to emulate features of light rail transportation (the modern term for street cars or trams) This usually involves fare payment at the stops rather than on the bus buses running more often than traditional bus routes If BRT lines behave similarly to trains, then why not just use trains? Many cities, like Cincinnati, Detroit, and Phoenix As much as I love light rail (if the Cincinnati Connector has zero fans it can be quite costly and requires a lot of infrastructure and maintenance that many mid-sized cities do not have the money BRT is much cheaper in comparison and much easier to construct and implement BRT systems can also be used as a proof of concept for future light rail networks although in my conversations with planners around Lexington then split off in Clifton (near the University of Cincinnati campus) with one going towards the northeast of town and the other towards the northwest and are subject to change in any step of the design process but the line would most likely start in downtown stopping at several important intersections along Nicholasville Road eventually terminating at Man O’ War or even out to Brannon Crossing in the northern end of Jessamine County It would likely take about as long as driving down the road with some minor time loss for stopping and boarding but the dedicated lane could prove helpful during rush hour and make the bus more enticing if you’re stuck especially in the more suburban areas of the route there would likely be park-and-ride lots next to the stops Seasonal stops might also be implemented in front of Kroger Field so making this plan work will involve convincing people to use it resilience against rush hour traffic could potentially be a selling point The park and ride lots at some stops would also make travelling to multiple destinations along Nicholasville Road more worthwhile considering the amount of time that could be saved by not having to search for parking at each stop Even if it doesn’t help traffic all that much, I believe that the BRT route, with other proposals in the full study, would help make Nicholasville Road less daunting for those who dare to traverse it by bike or on foot.Side note: If you haven’t already, you should totally subscribe to Civic Lex a free weekly newsletter explaining whatever Lexington’s government is up to Log in to leave a comment or for information on how to get involved!  Email us at rambler@transy.edu or reach out to our Editor in Chief Or submit a response to our suggestion box below and our leadership team will get back to you We’ve been Transylvania University’s only student-run newspaper since 1915 “breaking the bubble” between our small campus and the Lexington community We aim to create a place for students to be creative and have a voice hoping to be an outlet for the passions and opinions of the Transy student body so send us a message if you have suggestions or want to write an article yourself; there is always room on our staff for new writers and creatives Thanks for reading The Rambler :) Print’s not dead Contact us: rambler@transy.edu ©2024 Transylvania University Rambler (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – Funeral services have been announced for Officer Anthony Ruggiero a nine-year veteran of the Nicholasville Police Department who passed away Sunday at his home in Wilmore had a long history of serving his community beyond law enforcement In addition to his time with the Nicholasville Police Department Emergency Services noted that he previously worked with the fire department Visitation for Officer Ruggiero is scheduled for Thursday His funeral will take place at noon on Friday Officials released additional information to LEX 18 regarding the two-vehicle crash that resulted in three lanes on Nicholasville Road at Malabu Drive being blocked off on Monday Officials detailed that one car flipped over on its side during the crash that occurred at around 3:45 p.m. One person with non-life-threatening injuries was reportedly treated at the scene Traffic continues to be impacted in the area and officials will provide an update once the crash has been cleared Lexwrecks reported on social media that three inbound lanes on Nicholasville Road at Malabu Drive are blocked as of 4 p.m Injury Collision:Nicholasville Road at Malabu Drive - Three inbound lanes are blocked. Malabu Drive is blocked at the intersection with Nicholasville Road. pic.twitter.com/4eEux2ytC6 This is a developing story and LEX 18 will have more information as it becomes available (LEX 18) — With less than three months until medical marijuana becomes legal in Kentucky the first medical cannabis license has been awarded to a hemp testing lab in central Kentucky KCA Labs took us inside its facility in Nicholasville where LEX 18's Evelyn Schultz learned about the vital role it will play in marijuana safety All medical marijuana will have to be tested at a facility like this one before eligible Kentuckians can buy it as dispensaries "I'm happy Kentucky is moving in this direction and we're really happy to be a part of it." Sams says requiring marijuana testing for potency and contaminants will make sure the products are safe for Kentuckians who qualify "Safety is the focus of what we do," said Sams "I think it's really important for us to provide that testing service so the end user can rest assured the product they're consuming meets the state's requirements." KCA Labs currently has 2,000 clients and employs 18 people Sams told LEX 18 they expect to expand their team of scientists as the state's medical marijuana program grows Medical marijuana officially becomes legal in Kentucky on Jan Licenses for cultivators and processors will be issued during a lottery on Oct The lottery for dispensary licenses will likely happen in November There is no lottery for labs because there is no limit to those licenses