What happened at the first court appearance for man accused of killing trooper
Several members of the law enforcement community attended the hearing, along with members of Trooper Hayden Phillips’ family, including his wife, Jordan.
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Families sue over Glasgow crash that killed 3 teens
Separate lawsuits allege underage alcohol sales contributed to the October 2025 crash. Defendants have responded, but no hearings have been set.
Why residents are challenging rezoning for 75-unit West Washington development
Residents are asking the court to overturn the decision if it finds the approval unlawful or not supported by the required findings and evidence.
Appeals court overturns $22.5M judgment tied to Barren County construction accident
The Kentucky Court of Appeals said Scotty’s was protected from the claims under Kentucky workers’ compensation law and found the evidence did not sufficiently establish that the KYTC engineers’ actions were the direct cause of the workers’ injuries and Decker’s death.
Kentucky Supreme Court to hear cases in Campbellsville next week
The public can attend the proceedings in person.
Federal appeals court sends Barren County back to court over 2020 jail attack lawsuit
The case stems from an attack at the Barren County Detention Center on Dec. 28, 2020. Aaron Bennett was the jailer at the time.
Judge prioritizes annexation challenge in Cave City data center case
The lawsuits challenge Cave City’s data center moratorium and the 2024 annexation of the property where the project is proposed.
Kentucky judge allows case arguing period product tax is unconstitutional to proceed
Kentucky is one of 18 states that still tax period products, according to Period Law.
Judicial commission reprimands judge for appearance of bias
According to the reprimand notice, the judge didn’t disclose the relationship after the hearing, either; the witness told the prosecutor.