Lexington Brief

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General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Learn how to prevent elder fraud

South Frankfort Presbyterian Church and the South Frankfort Neighborhood Association will host a free elder-fraud prevention presentation from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the church’s Fellowship Hall. Shellie May, executive director of the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Senior Protection and Mediation, will discuss current threats, including grandparent, impersonator, romance, computer and lottery scams, and how to respond to fraud. Light refreshments will be served.

Government 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

DeFlock posters raise questions about campus surveillance

Posters opposing automated license plate readers have appeared at several University of Kentucky locations, including William T. Young Library and Pence Hall, raising questions about campus surveillance. UK students Tyland Jackson and Alyssa Jastram said they have privacy concerns and want more information about why the cameras are used and how collected data is handled. They also said the cameras could help investigate crimes. Flock Safety says its cameras do not use facial recognition or identify

Sports 1 outlet · LEX18

Kentucky football climbs to No. 15 in AP poll after 35-34 overtime win over No. 10 LSUOvertime win over No. 10 LSU lifts Kentucky to No. 15 in AP poll

Kentucky rose to No. 15 in the latest AP Top 25 after beating No. 10 LSU, 35-34, in overtime Saturday night. The Wildcats had fallen out of the poll the previous week and are No. 17 in the coaches poll. Kentucky next travels to Norman to face Oklahoma, which is coming off a 27-24 win over No. 1 Texas.

Schools 1 outlet · WKYT

Kentucky Wildcats rise in week 6 AP poll

The Kentucky Wildcats moved to No. 15 in the week six AP college football poll, receiving 655 votes. Coach Will Stein’s team entered the Top 25 after beating LSU 35-34 in an overtime SEC game. Kentucky was unranked in the poll the previous week.

Government 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

No. 15 Kentucky returns to AP Top 25 after 35-34 upset over No. 10 LSU

Kentucky returned to the AP Top 25 at No. 15 in the Week 6 poll after defeating No. 10 LSU, 35-34, in an overtime game at Kroger Field. The Wildcats had dropped out of the rankings after their overtime win over South Carolina the previous week and now stand at 5-1. Kentucky next travels to face Oklahoma, which is coming off an upset of No. 1 Texas.

Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

University of Kentucky men's club hockey builds campus presence through midnight gamesClub hockey team works to connect with Lexington community

The University of Kentucky men’s club hockey team is building its presence on campus through midnight games, teamwork and a growing fan base. Players from across the region bring varied experience to the ice as the team works to strengthen its program. The club also aims to connect with the Lexington community.

Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

PHOTOS: UK community comes together for Tree Week

The University of Kentucky Urban Forest Initiative hosted its annual Tree Week celebration on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at the university in Lexington. The event brought the UK community together to celebrate trees.

General 1 outlet · WKYT

46 Chihuahuas taken from Lexington homes in rescue operation

Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control released video of a 2023 rescue in which investigators seized 46 Chihuahuas from two townhouses on Chippendale Circle after complaints about deplorable conditions. The dogs were living in unsanitary conditions, and several sick puppies died despite emergency veterinary care. The surviving dogs were transferred to the Lexington Humane Society for care and placement in new homes. Stefanie Abner and James Kieckhefer were convicted of multiple counts of animal cruelty.

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