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Richmond police said eight people were arrested in an ongoing child abuse investigation in Madison County after seven children, ages 1 to 17, were removed from a Richmond home and placed with social services. Those arrested are Christine and Johnna Carter, Richard and Sarah Carter
Louisville’s HalLOUween Fest was postponed because of weather.
An HBCU has received a grant to preserve its founder’s home, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. The school and grant amount were not specified in the available report.
Kentucky’s school resource officer count rose from 412 in 2019 to 937 in 2026, a 127% increase, according to the Kentucky Center for School Safety. The growth followed the 2019 School Safety and Resiliency Act, passed after the 2018 Marshall County shooting. Sen. Max Wise said lawmakers increased funding by $20,000 per officer. The law also prompted security measures and efforts to improve student access to guidance counselors.
Central Kentucky has three events this weekend: the Water Lantern Festival at Kentucky Horse Park, a production for young children at Lexington Children’s Theatre and a comedy show at Lexington Opera House. The lantern festival begins Saturday at 4:30 p.m.; guests can personalize lanterns before sending them onto the water. “Pots and Pans” runs Saturday and Sunday at 2 p.m. Comedian Becky Robinson performs Saturday at 8 p.m.
Kentucky wide receiver Nic Anderson is preparing to face LSU, then travel to Oklahoma the following week, where he previously played. His 80-yard performance helped the Wildcats beat South Carolina, and he said he
The Eagles released quarterback Andy Dalton. They also ruled out running back Saquon Barkley for their game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
A Lexington council member sent a cease-and-desist letter to a challenger. The reason for the letter was not provided in the available information.
The Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed 104 measles cases statewide as of Oct. 9, the highest number in the commonwealth since 1991.
Lexington police have expanded their unsolved case unit to two detectives, with two retired officers serving as clerks, up from one detective. University of Kentucky graduate students help review evidence for possible DNA testing, and a partnership with a private laboratory provides additional testing resources. The department has digitized all unsolved homicide cases so investigators can review and prioritize them; the cases are available on the department’s website.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Attorney General Russell Coleman declared a state of emergency allowing farmers and truckers to use untaxed dyed diesel, normally reserved for off-road equipment. The move came as Assistant Energy Secretary Andrey Robinson visited Lexington and said the administration is pursuing measures to lower diesel costs. Prices remain near record highs, up 70% since the U.S.-Iran war began.
Lexington volunteer Diane Atchison has spent about five years transporting rescued dogs and cats, often driving several days a week to connect animals in Kentucky with veterinary care and rescue groups. On a recent trip, she brought dogs reportedly dumped in Powell County to a Lexington clinic and carried five kittens to a handoff in Northern Kentucky; the kittens are headed to an adoption center in Madison, Wisconsin. Atchison says shelters and rescues need more volunteers.
Alabama Avenue NW is closed in Lawrence Township, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The report does not specify the reason for the closure or when the road will reopen.
Fire crews from Lexington and Woodford County responded to a major barn fire on Old Frankfort Pike Friday afternoon. All horses had been safely removed from the structure.
Lexington-based Emergency Disaster Services is preparing to respond to Hurricane Isaias, staging equipment in Texas before a likely move near Mobile, Alabama. The company plans to set up a temporary base camp with tents, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities to support utility crews restoring power. EDS says it will bring extra equipment and Kentucky workers, including truck drivers, plumbers and electricians, as the region faces forecasts of strong winds, heavy rain and possible tornadoes.
Brown marmorated stink bugs are appearing more often in Kentucky homes as they seek shelter for winter, especially in September and October, University of Kentucky extension entomologist Julie Peterson says. The invasive insect has been established in the state since 2010 and can damage crops including corn, apples and peaches. Peterson recommends sealing gaps around windows and doors and screening attic fans; bugs indoors can be vacuumed up.
U.S. measles cases reached 4,080 by Oct. 8, the highest total since 1991, after rising by 192 in one week, according to the CDC. Pennsylvania reported 1,105 cases and five deaths, though the CDC has recognized two of the deaths; Utah had 535 cases, among the nation’s highest totals. Pennsylvania said vaccination demand has increased, while the federal government is offering states funding to respond to outbreaks.
JD Vance said he “won’t watch” a livestream of a firing squad execution.
Vance said he will not watch a livestream of a firing-squad execution. The report provided no further details about the execution.
Registered Kentucky voters who lack an accepted ID can get a free Voter ID card at driver licensing regional offices or pop-up events before the Nov. 3 general election. All offices will open Oct. 10 and 24 from 8 to 11:30 a.m., and staff will prioritize requests through Election Day. Applicants must be registered or register when applying, have no other accepted state-issued ID, and provide proof of identity, Social Security number and Kentucky residency.
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