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Kentucky’s Will Stein says he does not worry about what people think of him, describing that outlook as part of what drives him. The available information does not provide further details about his comments.
Will Stein discussed the challenge of facing Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer, saying he is a player opponents cannot overlook. The Lexington Herald-Leader report includes video.
Northern Kentucky’s 12-county MLS region recorded 536 home sales in September, down 3.8% from a year earlier, while sales volume fell 5.3% to about $189 million. Active listings rose 14.6% to 1,359, and average time on market increased to 31 days; the median price was nearly unchanged at $310,000. Through September, sales were up 1.1% and volume rose 3.4% year over year, with association president Greg Crase citing higher interest rates and the approaching holiday season as factors in buyer activity.
Kentucky football beat No. 10 LSU in overtime on a two-point conversion, then rose to No. 15 in the AP poll. Kentucky volleyball swept LSU and beat Ole Miss, while the women’s soccer team defeated No. 25 Texas on a last-minute goal by freshman Kyla Dawn. Drew and Jake previewed the football team’s second-half schedule, which begins with a trip to Oklahoma.
Cincinnati-based Graeter’s Backstretch Bourbon Cherry ice cream, created with the Kentucky Derby, was named Dairy Foods’ 2026 Product of the Year after receiving 57% of reader votes. It topped 11 other nominees with a bourbon-flavored base, black cherries and praline pecans, made using Graeter’s French Pot process. The flavor is available at participating Graeter’s scoop shops and online for home delivery while supplies last.
Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania returns to downtown Lexington on Sunday, Oct. 25, marking its 16th year. The free festival runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 300 N. Broadway, where students, alumni, families and visitors can carve pumpkins for display on the steps of Old Morrison. After dark, the jack-o’-lanterns will illuminate the historic building.
Kroger plans to cut 3,000 jobs as part of a major shift. The available information does not specify which roles or locations will be affected. It also does not say what changes shoppers may see.
In sponsored guidance, Lexington insurance agent Emma Dunlap warns that Medicare’s Oct. 15-Dec. 7 enrollment period brings unsolicited calls, misleading “free reviews” and pressure to switch plans. The PRIME Benefits Group founder says these tactics can lead to unauthorized changes or disrupted care. She advises seniors not to share Medicare numbers with callers, to check whether providers are in-network and to review coverage records after enrollment.
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President Donald Trump is coming to Northern Kentucky. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports how people can get tickets to the event.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions overseeing economic development, historic preservation, agriculture, health care, child care and professional licensing. Former Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport CEO Candace McGraw was reappointed to the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership. The appointments include new members for the Kentucky Heritage Council and other boards, as well as John Graves of Springfield as Washington County
The Lexington Herald Leader report concerns the latest information about Pope Leo’s surgery. The supplied text does not include details about the procedure, its timing or his condition.
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned amid controversy involving Eric Deters, a donor from Northern Kentucky.
Early renderings show plans for a new dining hall at the University of Kentucky in Lexington. The Lexington Herald-Leader shared the designs in a video.
Wilderness Louisville’s Forest Adventure Campout is bringing fall-themed outdoor fun to Louisville. The available information does not specify the event date or planned activities.
Candidates in the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) school board race for District 2 answered questions in a report from the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Guilfoyle resigned amid controversy involving Kentucky donor Eric Deters, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The headline did not specify Guilfoyle’s role or the nature of the controversy.
Lexington says its new snow plan is the city’s largest overhaul of snow response in decades; the available report does not specify what has changed.
A Kentucky distillery was named the top distillery tour at the World Travel Awards, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
No. 2 Kentucky rifle beat Murray State 4,724-4,702 in its home opener Saturday, winning smallbore 2,341-2,336 and air rifle 2,383-2,366. Senior Braden Peiser led the Wildcats with a perfect 600 in air rifle. Coach Harry Mullins said the team still needs work to meet its championship goals, emphasizing the mental stamina required for consistent performances. Kentucky faces Akron at home Oct. 17.
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