LIV Golf bankruptcy filing features $300M investment from BC PartnersBC Partners' $300M investment appears in LIV Golf filing
A filing in LIV Golf’s bankruptcy case features a $300 million investment from BC Partners.
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Commanders QB shuffle: Jayden Daniels to practice, Marcus Mariota hurt
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is set to practice, while Marcus Mariota is injured.
Mayor names co-chairs for panel reviewing license plate readers as city weighs controlsCity weighs controls and public concerns over plate readers
Lexington’s mayor named co-chairs for a panel reviewing the city’s license plate readers. The panel will consider potential controls as the city weighs public concerns about the technology.
List details what's on local ballots across Southwest OhioSouthwest Ohio ballot guide lists local races
The article lists the candidates and issues appearing on local ballots across Southwest Ohio.
Rays take 2-0 ALDS lead over YankeesYankees trail Tampa Bay 2-0 in ALDS
The Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees to take a 2-0 lead in their American League Division Series. The Yankees’ errors marked the loss, leaving them two games behind in the best-of-five series.
Kentucky State’s football team suffers first conference loss at Edward Waters
Kentucky State lost 61-42 to Edward Waters on Saturday at Nathaniel Glover Community Field & Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida, after the Tigers scored 47 points in the second half. The Thorobreds led 28-14 at halftime, but fell to 3-1 in SIAC play; Edward Waters improved to 4-0. Quarterback Juan Gainous threw for 290 yards and two touchdowns and ran for another. Kentucky State hosts Miles for Homecoming on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Letter: Paul voted for resolution requiring State Dept. to report West Bank violence
Terry Hansen of Grafton, Wisconsin, praised Sen. Rand Paul in a letter for being the only Republican to support a resolution requiring the State Department to report on West Bank violence; it was blocked 47-51. Hansen cited former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar’s condemnation of settler violence and a B’Tselem report alleging state support and military involvement or inaction. The letter urged Israel to protect Palestinians and the
Franklin County Coroner declares 2 motorcycle occupants dead after Versailles Road crashVersailles Road reopens after fatal crash near Hanly Lane
Frankfort and Franklin County police, fire and EMS agencies responded to numerous calls Oct. 2-4, including traffic crashes, thefts, assaults and fires. Two people riding a motorcycle died in a collision with another vehicle on Versailles Road near Hanly Lane Sunday evening; the road closed for reconstruction and reopened shortly after midnight. Other calls included injury crashes and structure fires on Brawner Street and East Main Street.
Injury accident leads to charges for driver
Frankfort police say 20-year-old Talon Elam faces charges after a three-vehicle crash at Versailles Road and Sunset Drive around 1:45 a.m. Sunday left one person with a possible head injury. Elam reportedly said he was driving 50 mph in a 25 mph zone; a passenger told authorities he was going about 80 mph. Elam is charged with first-degree wanton endangerment, underage DUI and other offenses, and is held at Franklin County Regional Jail on a $20,000 cash bond.
Neven Coofer remembered for bringing joy to the field and othersThose who knew Neven Coofer recall his joy
Lexington’s youth baseball league is supporting the family of Neven Coofer, a 6-year-old player who died suddenly. Those who knew him say he brought joy to the field and to the people around him.
Monday night fire displaces 3 people on Hollow Creek Road; cause under investigationNo injuries reported after fire displaces 3 people
Three people were displaced after a fire Monday night in Lexington, with no injuries reported. Lexington Fire Department crews were sent to the 400 block of Hollow Creek Road around 9:56 p.m. for a report of smoke; on arrival, they upgraded the call to a working structure fire. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and knocked down hot spots. The cause remains under investigation.
LPGA to move Lotte Championship to longtime PGA Tour venue in KapaluaLotte Championship moves to Kapalua PGA Tour venue
The LPGA is moving the Lotte Championship to Kapalua, a longtime PGA Tour venue.
BCTC receives $1.7 million federal grant to continue Talent Search program
Bluegrass Community and Technical College has received a $1.7 million federal grant to continue its TRIO Talent Search program for five more years, through at least 2031. The program serves nearly 700 low-income and first-generation students in Fayette, Bourbon and Clark counties, offering tutoring, mentoring and financial aid guidance to help middle and high school students prepare for college. Officials say it has helped thousands of students over more than 30 years.
LPGA moves Lotte Championship to longtime PGA Tour venue, KapaluaLotte Championship moves to Kapalua
The LPGA is moving the Lotte Championship to Kapalua. The venue is a longtime host of PGA Tour events.
Drivers say new traffic pattern cuts commute times and eases congestionNew traffic pattern eases congestion, drivers say
A new interchange in Lexington opened ahead of schedule. Drivers said the new traffic pattern has reduced commute times and eased congestion.
Military tests find Kentucky firm's electric shock gloves inflict intense pain and trigger fearKentucky-made shock gloves trigger fear in military tests
Military testing found that electric shock gloves made by a Kentucky company inflict intense pain and trigger fear. The devices can also force people to comply.
3 displaced after apartment fire on Hollow Creek Road
A Monday night apartment fire on the 400 block of Hollow Creek Road in Lexington displaced three people, the Lexington Fire Department said. Crews were dispatched at 9:56 p.m. for reports of smoke and upgraded the response to a working structure fire after arriving. Firefighters quickly put out the blaze, and no injuries were reported. An investigator is working to determine the fire’s cause and origin.
I-75 widening project in Lexington nears completion
The I-75 widening project in Lexington remains on schedule for completion this fall, Kentucky transportation officials say. Final paving is expected to finish around the end of October, opening all eight lanes between Newtown Pike and the Southern Split. Contractors plan to install signs and stripe the roadway in November; drivers are urged to use caution and obey the 55-mph work-zone speed limit.
Lexington man sentenced on federal drug, gun charges
Victorian Hardaway, 36, of Lexington, was sentenced Friday, Oct. 2, to more than 21 years in federal prison for armed drug trafficking and illegal gun possession. He was convicted of dealing fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone. Investigators said they seized drugs, paraphernalia, guns and more than $5,000 in cash from his apartment; evidence also showed he was a large-scale drug trafficker.
With legislative deadline approaching in December, hemp industry braces for potential hit if new rules takes effect
Kentucky hemp farmer Asa Phillips planted 300 acres as producers face uncertainty over federal restrictions on THC in hemp-derived products. A funding bill signed by President Donald Trump delayed the rules’ effective date to Dec. 11, giving Congress more time to consider regulation instead of a ban. Sen. Mitch McConnell supports stricter limits, while Sen. Rand Paul and Rep. Andy Barr are working on a compromise that could affect growers, processors and sellers nationwide.
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