Lexington Brief

Local news, organized by what happened.

Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

STREAK BROKEN: Wildcats bounce back and upset No. 23 Old Dominion for first win of the season

Kentucky men’s soccer earned its first win of the season Friday, rallying to upset No. 23 Old Dominion 4-2 at the Wendell & Vickie Bell Soccer Complex. After conceding in the fourth minute, the Wildcats took a 2-1 lead through Bains Smith and captain Bertil Alban. Old Dominion tied the match in the 72nd minute, but Mats Brune and Agustin Lopez scored soon after to end Kentucky’s eight-match winless run.

Government 1 outlet · CivicLex

Council extends Lexington's data center pause for a full year. What's next?

Lexington’s Urban County Council voted unanimously 13-0 on Oct. 22 to approve proposals by District 1 Councilmember Tyler Morton, following public opposition to data center development. The council had extended Fayette County’s development pause through Oct. 31, 2027, in an 11-0 vote on Oct. 8. Morton’s proposals launch a new zoning process to consider a separate data center category, with more opportunities for public input.

Public safety 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Local man charged after firing gun inside residence

Frankfort police say Carlos Moore fired a gun inside a Douglas Avenue residence Monday night, fled into nearby woods and fired again; officers saw a muzzle flash and found him hiding in a bush. Four occupants told police Moore had fired the weapon. Moore said he took the gun during a fight with a male resident, according to his arrest citation. He faces felony charges including possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, wanton endangerment and theft of a firearm. Bond has not been set.

General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

SAP/SOAR program hits two-year milestone

Kentucky Department of Corrections’ SAP and SOAR programs marked two years Friday at Franklin County Regional Jail, where they provide six-month substance abuse treatment and recovery support for female inmates. In partnership with Shepherd’s House and local organizations, the programs focus on life skills, relapse prevention, peer mentoring and successful community re-entry. Participants have also worked with Franklin County Fiscal Court on projects including renovations at Lakeview Park and fence

Sports 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Greenway knows how to win and handle pressure

Kentucky freshman point guard Maddyn Greenway says she is learning to manage the pressure she puts on herself as she joins the Wildcats. Veteran guards Asia Boone and transfer Diana Collins can offer guidance, while coach Kenny Brooks and her teammates provide support. Greenway comes from Minnesota, where she helped Providence Academy win five straight state basketball titles and set state scoring records in basketball and soccer.

Public safety 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Frankfort-area calls include injury crash, thefts and fires on Oct. 5Oct. 5 call log includes 2 vehicle fires and an injury crash

Frankfort-area police, fire and EMS agencies received calls Monday involving vandalism, thefts, crashes and fires. Franklin County deputies investigated reports of repeated vehicle damage and a burglary on Democrat Drive, while officers responded to shoplifting calls at Target and Dollar General. A two-vehicle crash on Schenkel Lane near Ridgeview Drive left one person reporting neck, back and head pain; firefighters also responded to vehicle fires on U.S. 127 South and Interstate 64.

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