Athletics hire Taylor Smith as president of baseball operationsTaylor Smith named Athletics baseball operations president
The Athletics hired Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations.
Lexington Brief
Local news, organized by what happened.
Tiger Woods not included in initial Hero World Challenge fieldInitial Hero World Challenge field omits Tiger Woods
Tiger Woods was not included in the initial field for the Hero World Challenge.
Man convicted in Crystal Rogers case says he should have immunity; appeals court to decideAppeals court to decide immunity claim in Crystal Rogers case
A man convicted in the Crystal Rogers case says he should have been granted immunity. His claim is before an appeals court, which will decide whether
Kentucky men’s basketball lands No. 23 spot in preseason AP Poll
Kentucky men’s basketball will open the 2026-27 season at No. 23 in the preseason AP Poll, earning 243 points. The ranking matches coach Mark Pope’s first-season preseason placement and ties for the program’s lowest since 2008; Kentucky entered last season at No. 9 and reached No. 18 in Week 5. Seven SEC teams made the poll, led by No. 1 Florida, while Vanderbilt is No. 24.
Rural Kentucky counties: Data center tax breaks aren’t the answer
Owen County advocate Mike Haines says residents want a moratorium on data center construction, citing the county’s lack of zoning and permitting rules. Kentucky expanded a data-center sales tax exemption statewide in
HBCUs secure nearly $100 million in federal STEM research fundsNearly $100 million in federal STEM funds go to HBCUs
Historically Black colleges and universities secured nearly $100 million in federal funding for science, technology, engineering and mathematics research.
Mavericks part ways with veteran big man Dwight PowellDwight Powell and Mavericks part ways
The Mavericks have parted ways with veteran big man Dwight Powell, according to a headline from the Lexington Herald Leader. The linked item provided no further details about the move.
Northwest Senior Center sets holiday bazaar for Oct. 24Holiday bazaar set for Oct. 24 at Northwest Senior Center
Northwest Senior Center has scheduled its holiday bazaar for Oct. 24.
Louisville man arrested after alleged threats against Andy BeshearAndy Beshear threats lead to Louisville man's arrest
A Louisville man was arrested after allegedly making threats against Andy Beshear. The available information does not specify the nature of the threats or whether charges were filed.
Kentucky's most popular girl names in the 40sTop girl names in Kentucky during the 40s
The Lexington Herald-Leader highlights the most popular girls’ names in Kentucky during the 1940s.
Florida selected runaway No. 1 team in preseason AP Top 25Florida tops preseason AP Top 25
Florida was selected as the runaway No. 1 team in the preseason Associated Press Top 25.
New active lifestyle destination has pickleball, soccer and a beer gardenNew destination combines pickleball, soccer and a beer garden
A new active-lifestyle destination features pickleball, soccer and a beer garden. The available story text does not identify its location or opening date.
Video to play key role in case of Kentucky woman accused of driving into Lexington crowd
Video shown at a Fayette Circuit Court hearing in Lexington appears to show Kaydence Carpenter being punched before police say she drove into a crowd in a Short Street parking lot on March 22. Her attorney, Dan Carmen, says the footage supports a self-defense claim and plans to seek immunity, arguing Carpenter was surrounded and felt unable to leave. Both sides say they have more footage to submit by Nov. 6. Carpenter is not in custody.
Former NC State coach Chuck Amato reportedly dies at 80Reports say Chuck Amato, former NC State coach, has died
Reports say former NC State coach Chuck Amato has died at age 80. The available report did not include further details.
Great Crossing girls soccer beats Frankfort 8-1 for sixth straight 41st District titleFrankfort scores in 8-1 district final loss
Frankfort’s girls soccer team fell 8-1 to Great Crossing in Friday’s 41st District tournament final, with the match going the full 80 minutes. Autumn Wardlow scored for the Lady Panthers less than three minutes into the second half, assisted by Shelby Stosberg; Great Crossing responded 40 seconds later and secured its sixth straight district title. Frankfort will visit Dunbar Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the first round of the 11th Region tournament.
Falcons sign Andy Dalton at quarterback and cut Cooper RushCooper Rush cut as Falcons add QB Andy Dalton
The Atlanta Falcons signed quarterback Andy Dalton and released Cooper Rush.
Florida named runaway No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25Preseason AP Top 25 selects Florida as its top team
Florida was selected as the runaway No. 1 team in the preseason AP Top 25.
Great Crossing beats Frankfort 1-0 in district final, ending Panthers' three-peat bidFrankfort's three-peat bid ends in 1-0 district final loss
Great Crossing beat Frankfort 1-0 at Capitol View Park on Friday to win the 41st District boys soccer championship, scoring less than four minutes into the match on Ramon Hernandez Chairez’s goal. The victory ended Frankfort’s bid for a third straight district title and evened the teams’ district-final record at 4-4 after eight consecutive years of meeting in the final. Both teams advance to the 11th Region tournament: Frankfort visits Bryan Station, while Great Crossing hosts Henry Clay, with both matches
Report says 24-team CFP format could include weeknight gamesWeeknight games possible in a 24-team CFP
A report says weeknight games could be part of a 24-team College Football Playoff format.
Lexington police say unidentified 5th suspect was part of crime spree, fatal shootingPolice say 5th suspect was part of crime spree, fatal shooting
Lexington police say an unidentified fifth suspect was part of a crime spree that included a fatal shooting. Police have not released the suspect’s identity.
No stories match your search or filters.