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Local business owner sues city over alleged cross-property water shutoff

The City of Maysville and a handful of its employees are being sued by a Maysville business owner in association with an event that left his business without water for approximately 20 days.

Shaping journalism: David Thompson’s legacy at the Kentucky Press Association


			
				                                David Thompson

Destined to be a part of journalism history, David Thompson has enjoyed over 42 years of service to the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) prior to his retirement in December 2025.

The Ledger Independent receives 14 awards at annual Winter KPA Convention


			
				                                The Ledger Independent staff sitting with the first-place awards received at the Kentucky Press Association Convention in Louisville. Left to right: Hayley Adkins, Lauren Tatman, Jennifer Donahue, Leslie Baker and Peyton Dunaway.
                                 Photo taken by an individual at the Winter KPA Convention

Last weekend, The Ledger Independent received several advertising and editorial awards from the Kentucky Press Association (KPA).

MPD body cam footage released following alleged altercation

Body camera footage of an altercation between former Maysville Police Department (MPD) Chief Michael Palmer and MPD Major Chris Conley has recently become accessible to the public. The footage, which depicts the two men in what appears to be a heightened conversation following an alleged physical assault by Palmer, was followed by a formal complaint issued by Conley stating that this behavior was not unprecedented.

Maysville Fire Department unveils Safe Haven Baby Box in ceremony


			
				                                Kyle Carpenter addressing the audience with State Representative William Lawrence, Mason County Judge-Executive Owen McNeill and Maysville Mayor Debra Cotterill looking on.

A blessing for a newly installed Safe Haven Baby Box took place last week at the Maysville Fire Department (MFD).