Orioles hire Cubs' Jared Banner as general managerJared Banner takes Orioles general manager job
The Baltimore Orioles have hired Jared Banner, an executive with the Chicago Cubs, as their general manager.
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Colts fire GM Chris Ballard after loss to TitansChris Ballard fired as Colts GM after Titans loss
The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard after losing to the Tennessee Titans.
KSP investigating deadly Letcher County crash
Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash Sunday, Oct. 18, in the Whitesburg community of Letcher County. Travis Thomas, 34, of Hindman, was pronounced dead after his 2023 Dodge Ram struck the rear of a Ford F-150, pushing it into the southbound lane; the Dodge then hit a guardrail and went down an embankment. KSP said no autopsy was scheduled and toxicology results are pending.
Woman accused of driving Tesla into Lexington crowd due in court Monday morningMarch Tesla crowd allegation brings woman to court Monday
Officer testimony and new video evidence were presented Monday in a DUI assault hearing in Lexington. The defendant is accused of driving a Tesla into a crowd in March. The woman was due in court Monday morning.
Here’s who has raised the most money in race to be Lexington’s next vice mayor
A report on Lexington’s race for vice mayor identifies which candidate has raised the most money. The available headline does not name the candidate or provide fundraising totals.
Here’s who has raised the most money in race to be Lexington’s next vice mayor
Candidates in the race to become Lexington’s next vice mayor are being compared by campaign fundraising. The provided text does not identify the top fundraiser or give any fundraising totals.
Phone, internet outages seen in multiple Eastern Kentucky counties
Phone and internet outages are affecting multiple Eastern Kentucky counties, including Estill, Clay and Rockcastle. Estill County Emergency Management said technical problems may prevent some 911 calls from routing correctly; residents can use alternate numbers or text 911. Kinetic said vandalism and attempted copper theft caused cuts to fiber and copper lines in Manchester, disrupting Clay County service. Western Rockcastle Water also reported its phone lines and internet were down.
Senator urges FCC to reject conservative group's political AI robocall bidSenator challenges group's bid to use AI political calls
A senator is urging the Federal Communications Commission to reject a conservative group’s bid to use AI-generated robocalls for political messages.
Trial to start for Elizabethtown man charged after 2024 deathsElizabethtown man faces trial after 2024 deaths
Trial is set to begin for an Elizabethtown man charged after deaths in 2024, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The headline does not specify his name, the charges or the trial date.
Barr and Booker to debate for U.S. Senate live on WKYTWKYT to televise Kentucky Senate debate live
Republican Andy Barr and Democrat Charles Booker will meet in “The Kentucky Debate for U.S. Senate,” co-hosted by Gray Media stations and the League of Women Voters of Kentucky. WKYT’s
Month-long maintenance begins on central Kentucky bargeWork aims to keep central Kentucky barge operating safely
The Valley View Ferry began a month-long maintenance period Monday in central Kentucky. Work on the barge’s inner workings is intended to keep it operating safely for several more years. The ferry is scheduled to reopen after the maintenance period, though no specific date was provided.
JD Vance to visit Cincinnati area for midterm rally this weekMidterm rally brings JD Vance to Cincinnati area this week
JD Vance is scheduled to visit the Cincinnati area this week for a rally tied to the midterm elections.
How to tell the difference between allergies and respiratory illnesses
Allergies or a cold? UK pediatric professor Bethany Hodge explains key symptoms to watch for, when to call a doctor and what parents should know about cold medicines for kids.
Immunity hearing to be held for woman accused of driving into Lexington crowd
Kaydence Carpenter, 21, is seeking immunity from prosecution under Kentucky’s self-defense law after allegedly driving into a crowd in a Lexington parking lot on March 22, injuring four people. A police officer testified that surveillance video showed Carpenter reverse and move forward before driving through the crowd, and showed people hitting her through the driver’s-side window. Fayette County Circuit Judge Julie Goodman made no ruling Monday and is awaiting more evidence, including video from
Kentucky climbs to No. 12 in AP, coaches polls after win at Oklahoma
Kentucky moved to No. 12 in both the AP and coaches polls after winning at Oklahoma, rising from No. 15 and No. 17, respectively. The Wildcats are 6-1 overall and 4-1 in SEC play, have won five straight and are tied with Georgia atop the conference standings. Coach Will Stein said the team is focused on improving; Kentucky hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday, Oct. 24.
WRFL DJs air 'Tunes of Terror' songs and stories from Oct. 18 through Halloween nightWRFL's fall music and story run starts Oct. 18
Lexington college radio station WRFL is airing “Tunes of Terror” from Oct. 18 through Halloween night. The program brings together every WRFL DJ to play new and older songs, along with stories. The station says the selection is intended to suit the fall chill and Halloween season.
Man arrested and charged with shooting and killing a man in Western KentuckyMan arrested after fatal shooting in Western Kentucky
A man was arrested and charged with shooting and killing another man in western Kentucky.
Two men charged in fatal shooting of man in Western KentuckyWestern Kentucky killing leads to charges against 2 men
Two men were arrested and charged with shooting and killing a man in Western Kentucky.
Teen charged with murder after shooting leaves man dead at Kentucky gas stationMan killed in gas station shooting; teen charged with murder
A man was killed in a shooting at a Kentucky gas station. A teenager has been charged with murder.
Teen charged with murder after shooting at Kentucky gas station leaves one man deadShooting at Kentucky gas station leaves one man dead
A shooting at a Kentucky gas station left one man dead. A teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting.
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