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Family, friends and Kentucky State Police troopers gathered Sunday at WKU for a funeral service honoring Trooper Hayden Phillips. Phillips was killed in the line of duty last week.
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Dustin May, Nick Pivetta named Game 3 starters in Brewers-Padres NLDS Lexington Herald Leader
The Atlanta Braves will turn to left-hander Ray Kerr for Game 2 of the National League Division Series, passing over left-hander Chris Sale.
Frankfort will celebrate Tree Week Oct. 9-18 with events including a twilight hike and stargazing, tree-art activities, pub trivia, group singing and yoga. The statewide annual celebration began in 2018 as the University of Kentucky’s Urban Forest Initiative; in Frankfort, Parks, Recreation and Historic Sites Deputy Director Alex Cunningham leads the program. Event details and registration are available on Frankfort Parks and Recreation’s website and Facebook page.
Morning Pointe of Frankfort Assisted Living will host a free, campus-wide Trunk-or-Treat from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, at 68 C. Michael Davenport Blvd. Frankfort families can bring children and grandchildren for trick-or-treating, and community members are invited to decorate vehicles and hand out candy. Residents, families and staff will also take part.
A two-year-old racehorse named Coach Pope, after University of Kentucky men’s basketball coach Mark Pope, finished second in the Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity at Keeneland on Oct. 3, with Pope watching from the track. Trainer Kenneth McPeek bought the colt for $350,000 and secured permission to use Pope’s name. Ridden by Jose Ortiz, Coach Pope moved forward after a slow start but was passed by American History near the finish. The runner-up finish earned the colt five Kentucky Derby qualifying points.
Kentucky State Police is holding a funeral Sunday for Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was fatally shot by Emonnie Branch during a traffic stop.
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was seen walking normally after the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Rams. The sighting came amid a hamstring concern.
Kentucky dropped out of the AP Top 25 after a 17-point comeback win over South Carolina left the Wildcats 4-1. Kentucky received 160 points in the latest poll, two behind No. 25 Pitt. The Wildcats can make a case to return to the rankings when No. 10 LSU visits Saturday; kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Kentucky fell out of the Associated Press Top 25 after earning an overtime win at South Carolina.
Kentucky fell out of the AP Top 25 after earning a thrilling overtime win at South Carolina.
Kentucky fell out of the AP Top 25 in the Week 5 poll, one week after ranking No. 24. The Wildcats received 160 votes after a 35-34 overtime road win over South Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 3. Kentucky rallied from a 17-point deficit and converted a two-point try to win, marking the largest road comeback in program history. The team is based in Lexington.
Golden State Valkyries player Janelle Salaün was unanimously chosen as the WNBA’s Sixth Player of the Year.
Janelle Salaun of the Golden State Valkyries was unanimously chosen as Sixth Player of the Year.
Kentucky residents have until 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, to register or update their voter information for the Nov. 3 general election. Secretary of State Michael Adams said more than 12,000 people registered in September, the highest monthly total since 2024; independent and third-party registrations exceeded new Republican and Democratic registrations. Voters can register online or submit a paper application to their county clerk.
Philadelphia Eagles right tackle Lane Johnson was inactive for the team’s game against the Los Angeles Rams.
Kentucky State Police held a funeral Sunday, Oct. 4, for Trooper Hayden Phillips at E.A. Diddle Arena in Bowling Green. The service began at 1 p.m. at 1605 Avenue of Champions. It was livestreamed on WKYT.com under the Live tab and on WKYT+.
Former NHL defenseman and captain Lyle Odelein has died at 58.
Lexington marked four years of its Complete Streets initiative at StreetFest on Shropshire Avenue on Oct. 3, after weather delayed the event from spring. The city adopted the nationwide program in 2022 to make streets safer and more accessible for all road users. The event closed the street to traffic and showcased asphalt art designed to narrow lanes and slow drivers, along with local bike services and city programs.
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