No. 7 Texas hosts scuffling Florida while seeking to end its offensive lullScuffling Florida visits No. 7 Texas
No. 7 Texas will host Florida as it looks to break out of an offensive lull. Florida enters the matchup amid a difficult stretch.
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Frankfort Board of Commissioners votes not to renew Flock contract
Frankfort’s Board of Commissioners unanimously voted Monday not to renew the city’s contract with Flock, which expires in January 2027. Commissioners said they want to pause use of the automated license plate-reading cameras until stronger policies are in place. Police Chief Derrick Napier said the city has 19 cameras, with access limited to a small number of department staff. Commissioner Rob Richardson said he hopes state and congressional lawmakers will set stricter rules.
Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Billy Ray Smith dies after serving from 1996 to 2003Smith established Kentucky's Farm and Home Safety Program
Former Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Billy Ray Smith has died, and current Commissioner Jonathan Shell paid tribute to him Monday. Smith, a Democrat, served from 1996 to 2003, becoming Kentucky’s first two-term agriculture commissioner. He also established the Kentucky Farm and Home Safety Program; Shell said Smith focused on serving the state’s farmers.
Frankfort commissioners vote not to renew city's Flock camera contractOther Kentucky cities rethink license plate reader use
Frankfort commissioners voted not to renew the city’s Flock camera contract, which is set to end in January. The decision makes Frankfort one of several Kentucky cities rethinking the use of license plate readers.
Can the last statehouse Democrat from Northern Kentucky survive?
The Lexington Herald-Leader examines whether Northern Kentucky’s last Democratic state legislator can retain the seat.
Polls show close Kentucky 6th District race between Alvarado and Dembo ahead of Nov. 3Dembo discusses Medicaid on KET as 6th District race nears
New polls show Republican Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo in a close race for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District ahead of the Nov. 3 election. Dembo discussed issues including Medicaid on KET Monday night; station leaders said Alvarado was invited but declined. Earlier Monday, Alvarado appeared in Madison County with Rep. Andy Barr, who is running for the U.S. Senate against Charles Booker. The two posted that the American people are worth fighting for and pledged to defend freedom if elected.
William Contreras sparks Brewers' Game 2 rally against DodgersBrewers rally in Game 2 against Dodgers behind Contreras
William Contreras sparked the Milwaukee Brewers’ rally against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2.
Council to get first look at Lexington's overhauled snow and ice plan
Lexington Mayor Gorton’s administration will present its overhauled snow and ice plan to the City Council’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee on Tuesday. The proposal includes a winter weather dashboard, service requests through Lex Call 311, streamlined plowing routes, more drivers and tablets to track trucks. The city says clearing updated Fayette County Public Schools bus routes would add more than 350 lane miles and is unmanageable with current resources; the district is developing an
Lexington mural to honor LGBTQ artist Henry Faulkner
A new mural on Church Street in downtown Lexington will honor Henry Faulkner, a Kentucky artist who was LGBTQ. It will be the first public artwork or landmark in the United States dedicated to Faulkner’s life and legacy, with a design by Cricket Press. Painting is expected to continue through the 18th; the site is near a mural honoring LGBTQ figure Sweet Evening Breeze.
Packers LB Micah Parsons not expected to return this weekMicah Parsons' Packers return is not expected this week
Green Bay Packers linebacker Micah Parsons is not expected to return this week, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The report did not provide further details.
Sweep of The Kentucky Castle revealed no recording devices, parent company says
TKC Distilling, parent company of The Kentucky Castle in Woodford County, says a private investigator’s sweep found no hidden cameras or other recording devices, though it did not specify which areas were searched. The announcement follows a lawsuit accusing former CEO Wes Henderson of voyeurism involving family members; the filing says some videos came from SD cards. Homeland Security is investigating, Henderson denies the allegations, and no charges have been filed.
Mayor's task force recommends permanent shelter campus to aid in fight against homelessness
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton’s homelessness task force recommends turning the temporary winter shelter on Versailles Road into a permanent housing and services campus for families with children, adults 55 and older, and people with disabilities. The report calls for keeping the shelter open during planning and creating a coordinated intake system to connect people with housing, shelter and treatment. City leaders expect to seek proposals for managing the campus this fall.
Kentucky State Police seek public's help finding Madison County man last seen Oct. 11Police seek 35-year-old Madison County man missing since Sunday
Kentucky State Police are asking the public to help locate 35-year-old Brandon J. McIntosh, a Madison County man who has been missing since Sunday. He was last seen in Madison County on Oct. 11 and is described as 6 feet tall, weighing 193 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes. Anyone with information is asked to contact KSP’s Richmond Post at 859-623-2404.
Kentucky mayor accused of using racial slur on video. He calls it a ‘conspiracy’
A Kentucky mayor is accused of using a racial slur in a video. He has called the allegation a “conspiracy.”
Kentucky State Police seek public's help finding Richmond man last seen Oct. 11Missing Richmond man was last seen in Madison County Sunday
Kentucky State Police are asking for the public’s help finding Brandon McIntosh, a 35-year-old Richmond man. He was last seen in Madison County on Sunday, Oct. 11. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the KSP Richmond Post at (859) 623-2404.
UK reviews potential effects of restored 2020 Title IX rules on campus policiesFederal Title IX changes prompt UK to review campus policies
The University of Kentucky is reviewing how federal Title IX changes could affect campus policies and procedures, but their impact on students remains unclear. The U.S. Department of Education rescinded the Biden administration’s 2024 rules and restored 2020 regulations, which use a narrower definition of sexual harassment and differ in how schools must respond to complaints. UK said its Office of Equal Opportunity will assess the changes as more information becomes available.
Group of veterans opposed to Iran War back Democrat Zach Dembo
Veterans opposed to the Iran war gathered at Veterans Park in Lexington on Monday to support Democrat Zach Dembo’s campaign for Central Kentucky’s congressional seat. Dembo, a veteran, called the war unauthorized and said he would seek congressional hearings on the administration’s strategy and exit plan, and consider cutting funding if none exists. Supporter Eric Pollack, a right-leaning independent from Harrodsburg, said the war and higher fuel costs have affected his vote.
Youth sports team mourns T-ball coach after fatal motorcycle crashT-ball coach dies in motorcycle crash as team mourns
A youth sports team is mourning its T-ball coach after a fatal motorcycle crash. The headline does not identify the coach or specify where the crash occurred.
Kentucky's Momcilovic earns second-team, Moreno third-team preseason All-SEC honorsTwo Wildcats make SEC preseason teams for 2026-27
Kentucky men’s basketball players Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno received preseason All-SEC honors ahead of the 2026-27 season. Momcilovic, a senior forward who transferred from Iowa State, was named to the second team; sophomore center Moreno, entering his second season with the Wildcats, was selected for the third team. Kentucky is scheduled to play Little Rock in an exhibition at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center in Lexington on Oct. 16, then open the regular season against Manhattan on Nov. 3.
58-year-old Lexington man killed in Hal Rogers Parkway multi-vehicle crash; 3 hurt3 injured after Hal Rogers Parkway crash kills Lexington man
Laurel County Coroner Doug Bowling identified Franklin William Couch, 58, of Lexington, as the man killed in a four-vehicle crash Monday morning on the Hal Rogers Parkway. The sheriff’s office said Couch’s westbound Chevrolet S10 crossed the center line and hit a Dodge Charger head-on; debris damaged a Toyota Camry and Lincoln Corsair. Three people were hospitalized, including the Charger driver with serious injuries. Sheriff John Root said the office plans increased patrols after five fatal crashes in the
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