Lexington’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk drew nearly twice as many pre-registered participants as last year and exceeded its $50,000 fundraising goal for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Held at Waveland State Historic Site, the walk raised awareness and supported suicide prevention efforts. Participants also honored loved ones, including Ronnie Thompson, who died by suicide in 2024.
The parent company of the Kentucky Castle removed its CEO following allegations that he secretly filmed sex acts. The report did not identify the CEO or provide further details about the allegations.
The parent company of the Kentucky Castle removed its CEO after allegations that he secretly filmed sex acts. The headline did not identify the CEO or provide further details.
Lexington police are investigating a stabbing in the 1800 block of McCullough Drive early Saturday. One person was injured and sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Arionne Harris, 26, of Richmond, Indiana, has been charged with murder in the hit-and-run death of Felicia G. Joseph, 36, of Lexington. U.S. Marshals took Harris into custody Saturday in Kansas, and he is expected to be extradited to Kentucky. Investigators say Joseph was struck Tuesday near a Pilot truck stop in Mount Sterling, with the incident continuing onto Owingsville Road. Deputies identified Harris using forensic and digital evidence; he was also wanted in Texas for failing to comply with sex
Elena Rybakina suffered an upset in her first match as the world’s No. 1, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available headline did not identify her opponent, the tournament or the score.
Lexington held its annual StreetFest on Shropshire Avenue beside Charles Young Park Saturday to raise awareness of the city’s Complete Streets policy, which aims to make roads safer for people
No. 24 Kentucky visits South Carolina (2-2) at Williams-Brice Stadium Saturday, as the Gamecocks try to avoid an 0-3 start in SEC play after losses to Mississippi State and Alabama. South Carolina has allowed 45 points per game in conference play. Edge rusher Dylan Stewart is suspended for one game, and Kobby Sakyi-Prah is listed out. Running back Matt Fuller leads the Gamecocks with 384 rushing yards.
Richmond hosted its annual Millstone Festival on Main Street, celebrating the community and Madison County’s history in the milling industry. The Saturday event ran from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and featured vendors, a car show and an identical twin contest. Chuck Sawyers brought his 1966 car to the Millstone Cruise-In, where he said he enjoys meeting people who share an interest in keeping older cars on the road.
The University of Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball teams were introduced at Big Blue Madness on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at Rupp Arena. Kentucky legend Karl-Anthony Towns joined the event. Both teams took part in drills and contests to open the basketball season.