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Man avoids jail after guilty plea in indecent exposure caseGuilty plea in indecent exposure case brings no jail time
A man avoided jail after pleading guilty to indecent exposure, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
Richmond man reported missing Sunday is found safe Tuesday, Kentucky State Police sayBrandon McIntosh, 35, located safe after Sunday missing report
Brandon McIntosh, 35, of Richmond, Kentucky, was found safe Tuesday morning, according to a Kentucky State Police spokesperson. He had been reported missing Sunday, Oct. 11. The search has ended.
New Northern Kentucky walk raises funds for ALS careNorthern Kentucky walk aims to fund ALS care
A new walk in Northern Kentucky is raising funds for ALS care.
More Republicans condemn Trump's diesel deal with PutinRepublicans call Trump's diesel deal with Putin a betrayal
More Republicans have condemned Donald Trump’s diesel deal with Vladimir Putin, with some calling it “a betrayal.”
Alexander Zverev survives a slugfest in ShanghaiShanghai slugfest leaves Zverev still standing
Alexander Zverev survived a hard-fought contest in Shanghai, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Frankfort won't renew Flock contract as Georgetown turns off all city-owned camerasGeorgetown pauses Flock program after privacy concerns
Georgetown City Council voted 5-3 to pause its Flock license plate camera program, with all city-owned cameras bagged and turned off immediately. Council Member Michael Crisp cited community concerns about privacy and constitutionality. The city will review the technology with cybersecurity and legal experts and seek residents’ input. In Frankfort, commissioners separately voted not to renew the city’s contract when it expires in January.
Kentucky colleges award record 98,347 degrees and credentials, up 5% in 2025-26Credentials for adults 25 and older rise 7% to 26,282
Kentucky colleges and universities awarded a record 98,347 degrees and credentials in 2025-26, up 5% from the previous year and 21% over five years, according to the Council on Postsecondary Education. Bachelor’s degrees rose 5% to 24,661, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, while short-term credentials made up about 40% of awards. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System issued 48,109 credentials. If growth continues, the state could top 100,000 awards in a year.
Hurricanes' Jordan Staal out at least one month with a calf injuryJordan Staal's calf keeps him out at least one month
Carolina Hurricanes forward Jordan Staal is out for at least one month with a calf injury. The report did not provide a return date.
Video speaker describes walking with hundreds of students in 95-degree heatSpeaker describes a heavy bag and an empty water bottle
A speaker in a Kentucky Kernel video describes walking with hundreds of students in 95-degree heat at about 3 p.m., carrying a heavy shoulder bag. After reaching a building, the speaker says they drank the entire bottle of water and that their Owala was “working overtime.”
Overbrook: The unnoticed tapestry
A 264-square-foot tapestry depicting Overbrook Farms, University of Kentucky donor William T. Young and his horse Storm Cat covers a wall in UK’s William T. Young Library. Swedish artist Helena Hernmarck installed the work in 2001, and students say it has faded into the background of daily visits. UK design faculty and students describe textiles as complex work tied to labor, cultural history and community.
Smile for Flock!
The University of Kentucky released maps showing its Flock Safety license-plate cameras after the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting appealed the university’s records denial. Cameras cluster along roads around campus, with few marked in pedestrian areas; the system captures license plates and vehicle details, not faces. Lexington lists 125 license-plate readers countywide, but its location map may be outdated as UK’s camera use faces renewed privacy scrutiny.
EDITORIAL: UK Flock-Off!
A University of Kentucky student editorial calls on the university to disclose more about Flock Safety license-plate cameras installed on campus in 2022. Students were not notified, and UK released a map of camera locations only after an open-records request was denied and appealed. UK Police Chief Joe Monroe says fewer than a dozen people can access the system and that access is audited. The editorial seeks details on monitoring, footage retention and safeguards against misuse.
UK installs 18 license plate cameras across campus, limits use to criminal investigationsUK police share plate-camera access with Lexington police
The University of Kentucky has installed license plate reader cameras, or LPRs, across campus, according to the UK Police Department Chief Joe Monroe. These devices, also commonly called Flock cameras, capture images of every vehicle and license plate that passes by them. The majority are made by Flock Safety, a technology company “that helps law...
No. 10 Texas Tech faces Arizona State with unbeaten record at stakeArizona State faces No. 10 Texas Tech's unblemished record
No. 10 Texas Tech will put its unblemished record on the line against Arizona State.
No. 1 Georgia seeks record 10th straight win over rival AuburnAuburn faces Georgia's bid for a 10th straight win
Georgia is the new No. 1 team. The Bulldogs are seeking a record 10th consecutive win over rival Auburn. The headline did not provide further details about the matchup.
Police, fire blotter (Oct. 12)
Frankfort-area police, sheriff’s deputies and fire/EMS crews handled several calls Monday, including three non-injury crashes—two on U.S. 127 South and one on Poplar Drive—a fraud complaint and two theft reports. Firefighters investigated a possible gas leak on Lewis Ferry Road and a reported garage fire on Mt. Zion Road, which was traced to a lawnmower and mostly extinguished with a garden hose. Deputies also received a report of a missing juvenile on Lawrenceburg Road.
Local sports calendar
BOYS SOCCER: The 41st District tournament continues today at Capitol View Park with the second semifinal game featuring Frankfort vs. Western Hills at 8 p.m. The championship match will be […]
Kentucky State shuts out Miles 46-0 with 2 defensive touchdowns at Alumni FieldTwo interception returns fuel Kentucky State's 46-0 win
Kentucky State defeated Miles College 46-0 Saturday at Alumni Field, improving to 5-2 overall and 4-1 in SIAC play. The Thorobreds scored on their opening drive, led 22-0 at halftime and added 21 points in a 3:26 span in the third quarter, including two interception-return touchdowns. Kentucky State gained 431 yards and forced four turnovers while holding Miles to 73 passing yards.
De-Flocked: City leaders won’t renew camera contract
The Frankfort Board of Commissioners voted 5-0 Monday not to renew its contract with Flock Group Inc. when it expires in January 2027. The 24-month agreement covers installation and operation of 19 Flock Safety license plate readers. Commissioner Leesa Unger made the motion, seconded by Commissioner Katima Smith-Willis; the city will notify the company, and the cameras will be removed when the contract ends.
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