Dream outlast Liberty in OT, move one win from WNBA FinalsDream move within one win of WNBA Finals after OT victory
The Atlanta Dream outlasted the New York Liberty in overtime. The win moved Atlanta within one victory of the WNBA Finals.
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Police, fire blotter (Oct. 6)
Frankfort and Franklin County police, sheriff, fire and EMS agencies received calls Tuesday, including multiple non-injury crashes on Springhill Road, U.S. 127 South, Chenault Road, Old Lawrenceburg Road, KY 151 and the East-West Connector, and a vehicle fire on I-64. Officers and deputies also took theft, fraud, assault and abuse reports. Callers reported scams involving $1,000 and $1,817, and a shots-fired complaint on Holmes Street.
Frankfort, Versailles and Anderson County get $190,476 grant for shared fire trailerTrailer will let firefighters refill air cylinders at emergencies
Frankfort, Versailles and Anderson County received a $190,476 federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant to buy a mobile cascade trailer shared by the three communities. The trailer will let firefighters refill self-contained breathing apparatus air cylinders at emergency scenes, supporting extended operations without leaving to replenish supplies. U.S. Rep. Andy Barr announced the award Wednesday and said he supported funding for the program.
McAlister’s Deli® to open Monday
McAlister’s Deli will open its Frankfort location at 2500 Vandalay Drive on Monday, with doors opening at 10:30 a.m. and a ribbon-cutting hosted by the Frankfort Chamber of Commerce at 10 a.m. The first 100 guests will receive a pass for one free tea each week for a year. On Saturday, the restaurant will offer complimentary meals to community heroes, including first responders, medical professionals, military members, veterans and teachers.
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Kentucky State student-athlete describes week in isolation after release from 2-month ICE detention
Kentucky State University basketball player Amina Seck was released on a $2,500 bond Wednesday after two months in ICE detention, following her detention at Louisville’s airport Aug. 7. At a news conference, she said she spent about a week in isolation after refusing to remove a knee brace and did not regularly receive treatment for a torn ACL and meniscus. Seck said she plans to return to school and have surgery; her immigration case remains pending.
Kentucky hosts No. 10 LSU at sold-out Kroger Field for first time in five yearsKentucky-LSU game airs on ESPN Saturday at 7 p.m.
Kentucky (4-1) hosts No. 10 LSU (4-1) at sold-out Kroger Field in Lexington at 7 p.m. EDT Saturday, Oct. 10, marking the teams’ first meeting there since 2021. LSU leads the all-time series 39-16-1, but Kentucky won their last matchup 42-21. The Wildcats are 2-1 in SEC play after beating South Carolina in overtime. ESPN will televise the game; LSU is favored by 8.5 points.
EKU students question $32,500 contract for new Colonel logo designed by Texas firmEKU says new Colonel logo followed a multiyear process
Some Eastern Kentucky University students in Richmond are questioning the $32,500 contract with Texas-based Torch Creative to design the school’s new Colonel logo, saying the money could have supported other priorities. EKU said the mark followed a multiyear process involving research, internal design teams and stakeholder feedback. The university said it has received positive campus feedback and that the logo honors EKU’s history.
Lance Heard, Kenny Darby earn SEC honors after breakout performances against South Carolina
Kentucky left tackle Lance Heard and wide receiver Kenny Darby earned SEC weekly honors after the Wildcats’ overtime win over South Carolina. Announced Monday, Heard was named Offensive Lineman of the Week after allowing no sacks and committing no penalties. Darby shared Co-Freshman of the Week honors after catching 12 passes for 96 yards and a touchdown, which cut South Carolina’s lead to three.
Kentucky Medicaid officials set aside $35 million as costs of new rules remain unclearFederal changes leave Kentucky Medicaid's costs uncertain
Kentucky Medicaid officials told lawmakers that administrative costs are rising, though they account for about 1.5% to 2% of total program spending. The Department for Medicaid Services says the financial impact of federal changes under House Resolution One remains uncertain because system updates and other changes carry costs. The state has set aside about $35 million for new requirements, including work and community-engagement rules and more frequent renewals.
Lexington's Jewish community remembers Oct. 7 victims, honors fallen Israeli soldiersCommunity honors Israeli soldiers killed in Oct. 7 attacks
Members of Lexington’s Jewish community gathered at the University of Kentucky Jewish Student Center to mark three years since Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. They remembered those killed and honored Israeli soldiers who lost their lives.
Kentucky lawmakers review winter weather response costs
Kentucky lawmakers in Frankfort are reviewing the cost of winter weather response after transportation officials reported $96 million in spending on winter operations in 2025 and earlier this year. The total includes salt, brine, magnesium chloride, and state and contracted equipment; State Highway Engineer James Ballinger said it was a record-setting comprehensive cost. Officials said salt averages about $120 a ton, nearly 36% more than in 2021.
Kentucky State basketball player released from ICE custody after posting $2,500 bondICE says Kentucky State player overstayed student visa
Kentucky State University senior center Aminata Seck was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody Wednesday after posting a $2,500 bond. Seck, 26, a native of Senegal, was arrested in August at Louisville’s Ali International Airport while traveling with the team to a tournament. ICE said she overstayed a student visa related to a prior surgery; she had been held at the Grayson County Detention Center.
Experience or a new voice? Lexington mayoral debate highlights contrast between Gorton, Carter
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and challenger Carter clashed in a debate over experience, with Gorton citing her record in office and Carter arguing that longevity does not equal leadership. They also disagreed over the city’s snow and ice response and whether Flock license-plate cameras should be suspended, while both opposed hyperscale data centers in Fayette County. Early voting is Oct. 29-31, ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
Father of 7-year-old homicide victim arrested on unrelated sex chargesKentucky father of homicide victim arrested on sex charges
The father of a 7-year-old homicide victim in Kentucky was arrested on unrelated sex charges.
Father of 7-year-old homicide victim arrested on unrelated sex chargesFather arrested on sex charges unrelated to homicide
The father of a 7-year-old homicide victim in Kentucky has been arrested on unrelated sex charges. The charges are not connected to the child’s homicide case.
Raiders tight ends challenge injured Patriots in home matchupInjured Patriots face Raiders at home
The injury-hit New England Patriots are set to host the Las Vegas Raiders, whose tight ends pose a challenge.
Lexington man arrested for drug trafficking after pursuit in Floyd Co.
Floyd County sheriff’s deputies arrested Lexington resident Franklin Jamar Brooks, 30, after a pursuit Saturday, Oct. 3. Deputies said Brooks sped away when they tried to stop him and threw items from his vehicle that were identified as fentanyl. More suspected fentanyl and drug paraphernalia were found in the vehicle. Brooks faces drug-trafficking, fleeing and evading, wanton-endangerment and other charges and was lodged in the Floyd County Jail.
Gorton, Carter clash over experience, housing and public safety in Lexington mayoral debate
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and challenger Raquel Carter clashed in a Wednesday debate at Transylvania University over leadership experience, housing, public safety and the city’s winter-storm response. Carter called for pausing Flock license-plate cameras until privacy rules are set and urged action on housing and homelessness; Gorton defended her record and cited plans to overhaul snow operations. Both opposed tax increases and backed a more vibrant downtown.
Western Kentucky University to honor fallen state trooper during football game
Western Kentucky University will honor fallen Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips during its Thursday night football game against Missouri State in Bowling Green. The Hilltoppers will wear helmet stickers bearing Phillips’ unit number, 369. Phillips was killed in the line of duty Sept. 28 and was laid to rest Sunday; kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Central time.
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