Voila menu offers a sneak peek before Louisville openingA preview of Voila's menu comes before its Louisville opening
The Lexington Herald-Leader offers a preview of the menu at Voilà, a restaurant set to open in Louisville.
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Paris coffee shop featured in Great American Family Christmas movie
Churn and Brews, a coffee shop in Paris, Kentucky, was selected as a filming location for Great American Family’s upcoming Christmas movie, “Making Christmas Bright,” after a producer found photos of the business online. About 50 crew members decorated the shop with holiday displays and fake snow; owner Holli Gibson said the production also hired a local caterer and brought cast and crew to downtown businesses. The movie is scheduled to premiere Dec. 12, and another production has contacted Gibson about
A contestant goes home on 'DWTS' in Week 5Week 5 brings a 'DWTS' departure
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports on the contestant eliminated during Week 5 of “Dancing With the Stars.”
Georgetown council reportedly votes to suspend Flock camera use before seeking public inputGeorgetown leaders seek more public insight on Flock cameras
Georgetown City Council voted Monday night to suspend the use of Flock cameras in the city. The decision came ahead of efforts to gather more public input.
Mega Millions numbers for Oct. 13 drawing and $385M jackpotOct. 13 Mega Millions drawing carried a $385M jackpot
Mega Millions held its Oct. 13 drawing with a jackpot listed at $385 million. The provided story text does not include the winning numbers or say whether anyone won.
Louisville police to end downtown patrol unit for citywide teamLouisville police plan citywide team as downtown unit ends
Louisville police plan to end their downtown patrol unit and replace it with a team serving citywide.
Crash closes outbound Leestown Road lanes at Citation Boulevard; 1 taken to hospitalOne person taken to hospital after Leestown Road crash
A two-vehicle crash at Leestown Road and Citation
Fact check examines Dembo, Alvarado's views on Iran war in Kentucky raceWhere Dembo and Alvarado stand on Iran war
A Lexington Herald-Leader fact check examines where Dembo and Alvarado, candidates in a Kentucky congressional race, stand on the divisive Iran war.
Fact Check: Iran War has been divisive. Where do Dembo, Alvarado stand in KY Congress race?
A Lexington Herald-Leader fact check examines where congressional candidates Dembo and Alvarado stand on the Iran war, a divisive issue in their Kentucky race.
Former bar and restaurant spot for sale was among first to serve Mexican food in LexingtonFormer restaurant site that served Mexican food is for sale
A former bar and restaurant location in Lexington is for sale. The spot was among the first in the city to serve Mexican food.
Former bar and restaurant spot among Lexington's first Mexican food sites is for saleEarly Mexican food spot in Lexington is on the market
A former bar and restaurant in Lexington is for sale. The location was among the first in the city to serve Mexican food.
Will Stein's Kentucky debut season brings big wins in his home stateWill Stein quickly produces wins in his Kentucky debut
Will Stein has led Kentucky to a 5-1 start in his debut season as head coach, including two upsets of top-10 teams. The season marks his return to his home state.
CJ Baxter makes the most of his second chance at KentuckyHow CJ Baxter is using his second chance
CJ Baxter is making the most of a second chance at Kentucky, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports.
CJ Baxter makes the most of a second chance at KentuckyKentucky offers CJ Baxter a second chance
CJ Baxter is working to make the most of a second chance at Kentucky, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
How to watch and follow No. 15 Kentucky football at OklahomaViewing options for Kentucky's game at Oklahoma
A Lexington Herald-Leader guide explains where to watch and how to follow No. 15 Kentucky’s football game at Oklahoma.
Nicholas County girl finds her dream job at Disney and lands a role in Hallmark Christmas movie
Kristen King, a Nicholas County, Kentucky, native, discovered the Disney College Program during a Florida trip and changed course from plans for dentistry. She earned an internship with Disney’s VIP Tours team, where she used her English, Spanish and Japanese to assist visitors. King was also selected as an extra in Hallmark’s “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True,” filmed at Disney parks and set to premiere Nov. 28 on the Hallmark Channel.
Absentee ballot deadline coming up next Tuesday
Kentucky registered voters who are sick, will be out of town during in-person voting or face special circumstances may request an absentee ballot. Eligible groups also include voters covered by the Kentucky Uniform Military and Overseas Act, students living abroad and incarcerated people who have not been convicted of the crime they are charged with. Requests must be submitted at GoVote.KY.Gov by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 20; completed ballots must reach the Fayette County Clerk’s Office by 6 p.m. Nov. 3.
Columnist urges Louisville to protect public control of Olmsted-designed Stansbury ParkUofL calls ownership only feasible way to invest in park
An opinion piece calls for public input on the future of Stansbury Park, a seven-acre historic Olmsted-designed park beside the University of Louisville campus. UofL President Gerry Bradley listed park development as a fiscal 2027 priority, and the university has said ownership is the only feasible way to fund improvements. Mayor Craig Greenberg’s office said the city does not plan to sell the park, while city and university officials discuss improvements. The writer urges Louisville to preserve public
KY senator hits the road to shore up support for amendment to curb governors’ pardon power
Kentucky Sen. Chris McDaniel is traveling the state to urge support for a constitutional amendment limiting governors’ pardon and sentence-commutation powers around elections. The measure, which passed the legislature after seven years of efforts, would bar pardons from 60 days before an election through the successor’s inauguration in December; voters will decide Nov. 3. McDaniel cites controversial pardons by former Gov. Matt Bevin, while Gov. Andy Beshear’s spokesperson has argued the answer is electing
Where to pick apples this fall at farms near LexingtonApple-picking options near Lexington this fall
The Lexington Herald-Leader points readers to farms near Lexington where they can pick apples this fall.
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