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1 day ago | lex18.com | Mike Berk

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Turner Commons Way is still very much under construction, but the one building that has risen out of the ground is set to open to the public tomorrow. “Like a weight has been lifted. It has been a monumental task to get to where we are,” said Registered Distillery One CEO, Mike Tetterton, following Tuesday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony. RD One, its developers believe, will offer an experience that’ll be different from those along Kentucky’s Bourbon Trail.

2 days ago | lex18.com | Mike Berk

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — 63 years ago, President John F. Kennedy Jr. designated May 15th as a day of remembrance for the nation’s fallen peace officers as part of National Police Week. That tradition continues, and this year’s version began in Lexington on Monday morning. “My message to all of our public safety officials is simple: it’s a deep thank you.

2 days ago | lex18.com | Erin Mercedes Rosas

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (LEX 18) — Lawrenceburg Fire and Rescue provided safety tips on lithium-ion batteries after a house fire on Monday was reportedly caused by an ignited battery from an electric scooter. According to officials, the Lawrenceburg Fire Department was called to a structure fire at around 1:40 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, crews determined that the source of the smoke and flames was a lithium-ion battery pack from an electric scooter that "ignited inside the home," officials reported.

3 days ago | lex18.com | Kinsey Lee

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — For the 16th-straight year, Kentucky softball is headed to the NCAA tournament. The Cats earn the No. 2 seed in the Clemson Regional where the Tigers earned the 11th overall seed in the tournament. Kentucky will face 3-seeded Northwestern on Friday at 2 p.m. on ESPN. One-seeded Clemson and 4-seeded USC Upstate will follow at 4:30 p.m.SaturdayGame 3: G1 winner vs. G2 winnerGame 4: G1 loser vs. G2 loserGame 5: G3 loser vs. G4 winnerSundayGame 6: G3 winner vs.

3 days ago | lex18.com | Alex Barber

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Donald Jackson's passion is helping others, no matter who they are or where they come from. Through his faith, he created the nonprofit "One of Us," which recently celebrated the opening of its new building. "I'm going to love you and I'm going to love you. That's what we are going to do here," Jackson said. With their helping hands, the organization has already reached many people in need. "Doesn't care what you did or what you look like, or who you are.