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Lexington parents Gordana and Dominick Coofer are remembering their 6-year-old son, Neven, who died unexpectedly Oct. 1. His mother said he complained of a headache and went to lie down; she found him unresponsive about 30 minutes later. The family is waiting for autopsy results and says they want Neven remembered for his laughter, love of basketball and friendships.
Kyla Ford and Sylvia Freire discuss the University of Kentucky Police Department’s annual campus safety and security report in the Oct. 7 episode of “Catching Up with the Kernel.” The hosts also cover flu and COVID-19 vaccines available through UK HealthCare and University of Kentucky researchers tracking New World screwworm. The episode previews investigative journalist Marisa Kwiatkowski speaking at the Joe Creason Lecture.
Aminata Seck, a Senegalese basketball player at Kentucky State University, was released Oct. 7 after 61 days in ICE custody, her attorneys said. She was detained Aug. 7 at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport while traveling with the team and posted $2,500 bond after an Oct. 6 hearing. Her attorneys say an immigration judge
Fayette County Public Schools has commissioned Tranzon Asset Advisors and Schrader Commercial Properties to auction four surplus properties in November and December. November auctions are planned for former Johnson Elementary School at 123 East Sixth Street and Linlee Elementary School at 2420 Spurr Road; December offerings include the former central office complex on East Main Street and a home at 700 Bullock Place. The sales come as the district works to reduce an expected deficit.
A man died after a workplace accident in southwest Louisville, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available information did not specify when the accident occurred or provide further details.
Three-time champion Rahm will not participate in LIV Golf 2.0. The headline gives no reason for the decision or further details.
Cora declined an opportunity to manage the Philadelphia Phillies, according to a report.
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Freshman receiver Kenny Darby had 12 catches for 96 yards and a 17-yard touchdown in Kentucky’s overtime win over South Carolina. His performance helped fuel the Wildcats’ comeback and earned him SEC Co-Freshman of the Week honors. With DJ Miller out, Darby became a key target for quarterback Kenny Minchey and is leading Kentucky in receptions and receiving yards.
Kentucky baseball lost 13-4 to Cincinnati in a 14-inning fall exhibition Sunday at Prasco Park, its first of four this fall. Freshman Grayson Willoughby threw two hitless innings, while Hudson Brown went 3-for-4 with three doubles; starters Nate Harris and Ben Cleaver combined for five scoreless innings. Kentucky’s relievers surrendered all 13 runs, including nine in one inning. The Wildcats host Xavier on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. at Kentucky Proud Park.
Jessica and Derrick Robinson of Erlanger, Kentucky, founded the Brave Like Remington Foundation after their 2-year-old daughter, Remington, was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma. The nonprofit launched its Brave Box program Sept. 6, providing personalized gift packages to children facing serious illnesses. In its first month, it became a resource for 13 hospitals in nine states. Community groups, including Beechwood Assembly of God, have contributed supplies as requests grow.
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Lexington Mayor Gorton named former UK professor and city ethics commission chair Allison Connelly and Great Clark Foundation head Timothy Johnson as co-chairs of an independent panel reviewing the city’s Flock license-plate cameras. The panel will assess best practices and whether improvements, a new vendor or other action are needed; it will not investigate the Police Department. Lexington has 125 cameras, which the city says have helped locate 32 missing people and recover $5.5 million in stolen
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to consider three data center proposals Thursday, after a committee unanimously advanced them. They would extend the current moratorium for a year, until Oct. 31, 2027, remove data center definitions from existing zones and create a new zone for such facilities. Council member Emma Curtis plans to seek an immediate second reading and vote on the measures.
The latest extension of the 2018 federal farm bill expired Sept. 30, leaving Kentucky farmers facing uncertainty over grants, crop and drought insurance, and other support; most funding continues through December. Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell says the state is losing about one farm a day. The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a replacement bill 12-11 last month, but negotiations continue amid disagreement over a proposed state funding share for SNAP.
Kentucky lawmakers are developing legislation focused on housing instability among college students. It would connect students with housing resources. The proposal also aims to prioritize housing availability.
Rising gasoline and diesel prices are pressuring public transportation budgets across Kentucky. Lexington’s Lextran says its 70-bus fleet—mostly compressed natural gas or electric, with 17 diesel buses—helps cushion fuel-cost swings. Blue Grass Community Action Partnership says higher costs strain its Head Start and transportation programs. Clark County Public Schools, paying $5.65 per gallon for diesel, budgeted extra and says its 52 buses are still running scheduled routes.
Kentucky men’s and women’s basketball have finalized their 2026-27 schedules. Mark Pope’s men’s team will play 32 regular-season games and three exhibitions, including 22 home games in Lexington. The Wildcats face Indiana at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Nov. 20 and open SEC play at Oklahoma on Jan. 2. Kenny Brooks’ women’s team hosts Louisville at Rupp Arena on Dec. 9.
Ten names were added Wednesday to Kentucky’s Fallen Firefighter memorial at Juniper Hill Park in Frankfort, bringing the total to close to 300. The ceremony honored the firefighters and their families, and members of the Brother’s Keepers motorcycle club laid a wreath. Among the new names is Major Les Leatherman of Laurel County, who died last May while saving his wife from a tornado.
Kentucky women’s basketball has finalized its 2026-27 schedule, with tip times and TV assignments set for most games. The Wildcats are slated for 17 national broadcasts: nine on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU, seven on SEC Network and one on ABC. ABC will air Kentucky’s Jan. 10 home game against Texas at Historic Memorial Coliseum, starting an eight-game televised stretch that runs through Feb. 7 at Georgia. Kentucky opens the season Nov. 2 against Morehead State.
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