Lexington Brief

Local news, organized by what happened.

Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky men's soccer earns first conference point in 1-1 tie, remains winlessKentucky scores seconds into second half to tie UCF

Kentucky men’s soccer remained winless after a 1-1 draw with UCF, earning its first conference point of the season. UCF’s Younes Boudinar scored in the 30th minute, and sophomore Gustva Renman equalized seconds into the second half with his first career goal of the season. Kentucky will host No. 23 Old Dominion on Friday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m., seeking its first conference win.

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Fallen Kentucky trooper among 3 officers killed in action from the same training class

Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips, killed Monday during a traffic stop in Warren County, was one of three officers from the same Department of Criminal Justice Training class at Eastern Kentucky University to die in the line of duty. The 33-member class graduated in December 2019. The others were Jefferson County Deputy Brandon Shirley, killed in Louisville in 2021, and Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley, killed during a traffic stop in Georgetown. A suspect charged in Phillips’ death was denied

Public safety 1 outlet · LEX18

Hundreds gather in Adair County vigil to honor fallen Kentucky trooper Hayden PhillipsVigil recalls trooper's service as officer, firefighter and EMT

Hundreds gathered in Adair County, Kentucky, for a candlelight vigil honoring fallen Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips. Speakers remembered Phillips, who had served as a police officer, firefighter and EMT, for his commitment to helping others. One woman recalled his support during a mental health crisis. His wife, Jordan, has asked Kentuckians to keep sharing stories about him for his three sons.

Sports 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Kentucky State football ranked No. 1 in country in HBCU poll, No. 24 in NCAA II poll

Kentucky State moved to No. 1 in the Week 4 HBCU Division II Coaches Poll, receiving 17 of 18 first-place votes after improving to 4-1. The Thorobreds beat Albany State 24-16 on Sept. 26, earning their first win over the Golden Rams since 2003 and ending a 12-game losing streak. Kentucky State also entered the D2Football.com Top 25 at No. 24 for the first time this season and is set to face Edward Waters in Jacksonville on Saturday.

Health 1 outlet · WKYT

Kentucky flu cases trending up as health departments stock up on vaccines

Flu cases are beginning to rise in Kentucky, while COVID-19 cases have leveled off after an earlier increase. Franklin County Health Department public health director Judy Mattingly said the department’s vaccine shipment arrived late but its supply is in good shape; this year’s shot covers three strains. A Lexington pediatric urgent care has seen about 10 flu cases so far, and doctors advise early vaccination and good hygiene.

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