SUMMARY: Former LAPD Detective Brett Hankison has been found guilty of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights during a botched raid at her apartment in 2020. After a lengthy 13-day trial, jurors reached a split verdict, acquitting Hankison on one charge but convicting him on the more serious charge related to Taylor’s civil rights. This marks the first conviction of an officer involved in the case. Taylor’s mother, Tamika Palmer, expressed gratitude for the verdict, emphasizing the ongoing fight for justice. Hankison faces a potential life sentence, with his sentencing set for March 12. Other officers involved are also federally charged.

Jury convicts Brett Hankison of violating Breonna Taylor’s civil rights

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SUMMARY: The 77-year-old woman killed in a late Wednesday night crash on I75 has been identified as Sally Brusel. She was driving northbound when she lost control and collided with a diesel semi-truck driven by 26-year-old Justin Hill House. The incident occurred around 7:30 PM near mile marker 71. Kentucky State Police diverted northbound traffic onto US25 at exit 62 and closed the interstate for several hours. KSP Post 11 in London is conducting the investigation into the crash.

The identity of the woman killed in the I-75 crash has been released.

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SUMMARY: On Friday morning, after Halloween’s rainfall, temperatures in the metro area are in the lower 50s, while northern regions experience chillier 40s. Weather patterns show a significant temperature difference of 18 degrees from north to south due to a cold front. Morning highs are expected around 49, but with sunny skies, temperatures will rebound to about 65°F in the afternoon. The weekend will see a warm-up, reaching 71°F Saturday and 79°F Sunday. Early next week, temperatures will peak at 81°F on Election Day, accompanied by late-day showers tapering off by Wednesday morning.

WLKY Meteorologist Matt Milosevich has the latest on a cooler Friday, but temperatures rebound into the weekend.

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