Janet Patton
Reporter at Lexington Herald-Leader
I cover bourbon & craft beer, hemp & agriculture, horses & horse sports for the Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader. Drinking, eating & gambling really are my beats.
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1 day ago |
kentucky.com | Janet Patton
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Bankruptcy court sealed names of 263 clients as Lexington Blue seeks reorganizationAttorney proposes assigning contracts to third parties despite limited assetsAttorney general alleges $4.8M in unfulfilled work; civil and criminal probes continue READ MORE Lexington Blue, a local roofing company, is being investigated by the Kentucky attorney general for fraud.
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2 days ago |
kentucky.com | Janet Patton |Brian Simms
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Lexington offers a wide range of frozen alcoholic drinks at bars and eateries. Local favorites include bourbon slushies, frozen margaritas and spiked shakes. Prices range from $5 happy hour specials to $13 premium boozy milkshakes. This kind of heat calls for something cool. And maybe something a little ... extra. Because if you can’t beat the heat, how about a little something to take the edge off?
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4 days ago |
kentucky.com | Janet Patton
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Seven whiskeys earned Gold Outstanding at June’s IWSC North America judging. Maker’s Mark take Gold Outstanding with first new recipe since 1953, new a wheat whiskey. Triple Eight Distillery earned honors as IWSC included single malt in contest for 2025. Seven brands, including one just introduced this year, won Gold Outstanding medals at the recent International Wine & Spirits Competition judging in Kentucky.
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5 days ago |
kentucky.com | Janet Patton
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomLexington health department paused watch list program as of June 1, 2025New database system reset prior violations and inspections for all establishmentsSince January, 52 businesses cleared 'watch list' status through passing inspectionsThe Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has released an updated list of 116 restaurants and businesses that are on a regulatory watch list for food service as of the end of May.
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1 week ago |
kentucky.com | Janet Patton
AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomLexington Blue filed Chapter 11, owing $3.2M to customers and employees. Pagel blamed cash advances, bank changes, and staff betrayal for collapse. EEOC and Kentucky Labor Cabinet list claims exceeding $1.4M in total. READ MORE Lexington Blue, a local roofing company, is being investigated by the Kentucky attorney general for fraud.
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