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Kentucky coach Will Stein praised Kenny Minchey’s running, saying, “Dude, that’s how you gotta play.” The Lexington Herald-Leader published video coverage of Stein’s comments.
The House of Marigold has postponed its grand opening in Norton Commons, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Lexington police say 59-year-old Jerry Hensley faces a theft-by-deception charge after allegedly renting three cellos from a store in 2024 and selling them to two Lexington pawn shops. The instruments were worth more than $10,000, and Hensley never made the agreed monthly payments, police said. The store owner later contacted Hensley, who admitted selling the cellos the day he rented them or the following day, according to police.
Fayette County residents addressed the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council on Tuesday, Oct. 6, about potential data center development in Lexington. They shared personal experiences and urged the council to extend the city’s temporary moratorium as it considers new zoning regulations.
A Kentucky Castle executive denied that guests were filmed at the property. The executive called the claims in a lawsuit “malicious.”
A Kentucky Castle executive denied that guests were filmed at the property. The denial came in response to allegations in a lawsuit. The executive called the claims “malicious.”
Cynthiana police say thieves took items from at least 13 cars in the city over four weeks, with additional incidents reported in the county. Officers say suspects check door handles and target unlocked vehicles, often taking cash from wallets or purses and leaving the items behind; no arrests have been made, though police have people of interest. Police are increasing overnight neighborhood patrols and urge residents to lock cars, hide valuables and report suspicious activity.
A Lexington nonprofit celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month with a mayoral proclamation. The nationwide observance takes place each October. Lexington leaders used the occasion to note the importance of employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
The Paris-Bourbon County Public Library became Kentucky’s first “First Amendment Library” in late 2023, after its board voted to affirm patrons’ access to books without others choosing for them. Director
Kentucky football unveiled a return to its classic Power K helmet and uniform ahead of Saturday’s game against LSU. The Wildcats will face the Tigers in the newly revealed look.
Stock Yards Bank & Trust opened its first full-service branch in Bowling Green, Ky., marking an expansion four months after launching a loan production office there. The bank held a ribbon-cutting Sept. 29 at its downtown location, 360 E. Eighth Ave., Suite 305. The branch will serve individuals and businesses, and the bank plans to add small-business and private bankers and three tellers. It is open weekdays, with hours varying by day.
Kentucky coach Will Stein said Tuesday that the Wildcats need to improve on third down on both offense and defense. Stein said UK has the nation’s worst conversion rate and blamed missed opportunities against South Carolina on poor route execution, not scheme. He also said the defense must do a better job containing quarterback LaNorris Sellers’ scrambles, while quarterback Kenny Minchey’s mobility can help the offense pick up first downs.
Murray State University dedicated Jackson Hall in Murray, Kentucky, on Oct. 1, expanding its nursing and health sciences facilities amid record enrollment in several programs. The building includes larger classrooms, laboratories, simulation spaces, advanced technology and the campus health clinic. Named for former President Bob Jackson and his wife, Karen, the facility will support training for health care careers in Kentucky and beyond.
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A Kentucky death row inmate was found dead in a cell at a prison in Lyon County. The headline provided no details about the inmate’s identity or the circumstances of the death.
Advantum Health CEO Tammy Taylor has been named a 2026 Most Admired CEO by Louisville Business First. Since she took the helm in 2022, the Louisville-based company says revenue rose 59%, EBITDA increased more than 1,000%, its workforce grew from over 400 to more than 750, and long-term debt fell over 25%. Taylor and the other honorees will be recognized at a Nov. 19 luncheon at The Galt House Hotel.
Louisville-based Aline has partnered with eAdmit, an ARK Innovations company, to add eSign admissions tools to Aline CRM for senior living and skilled nursing providers. The integration lets staff prepare packets with prefilled information, track signatures and paperwork, and manage follow-up, while residents and families can review and sign documents online. eAdmit says communities using its technology have reduced admissions processing time by 40% to 60%; those figures are company-reported.
Dr. Rhonda Randall of UnitedHealthcare urged Kentuckians to review their health plans during open enrollment and use annual checkups and preventive screenings to catch health problems early. She said shoppers should compare deductibles, copays, coinsurance and other out-of-pocket costs, not just monthly premiums. More than 40% of Kentucky adults have at least one chronic illness, state data show; Randall cited JustPlainClear.com and MedicareMadeClear.com as plan research tools.
Gatorade drinks sold in Kentucky are being recalled because they contain food colorings not listed on their labels.
A historic historically Black college or university has received $750,000 to preserve its oldest building. The institution and building were not identified in the available report.
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