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Pam Pilgrim is facing charges in connection with the alleged theft of more than $110,000 from the Wolfe County Animal Shelter in Kentucky. Investigators say the funds were taken between Jan. 1, 2019, and July 1, 2024. A court ordered a summons for Pilgrim to appear Oct. 19 at 10 a.m.
Ralph Alvarado and Zach Dembo will debate Thursday night in Lexington as they vie for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District seat. The announcement says the debate will be broadcast live but does not provide a start time.
President Donald Trump and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced Oct. 19 that the USDA will provide $8 billion in one-time Harvest Fuel Relief payments to offset market disruptions and rising production costs during the 2026 harvest. The Farm Service Agency will calculate payments using modeled losses and national data on acreage, costs, yields and prices; crop insurance is not required. Kentucky farmers could benefit, but crop-specific rates, eligibility requirements and application dates have
Longtime WHAS radio host Terry Meiners has been named the recipient of the American Advertising Federation-Louisville’s 2026 Louisvillian of the Year Award. He will be honored Dec. 2 at The Olmsted in Louisville for decades of broadcasting and community service, including 27 consecutive years hosting the WHAS Crusade for Children. The fundraiser has raised more than $230 million for children with special needs and their families.
A Kroger store in Jeffersonville is getting a $3.3 million update and refresh.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirmed quarterback Julian Sayin will miss “weeks” because of an arm injury. The report did not specify a return date.
A Kentucky ballot item could limit the governor’s power to issue pardons. It follows controversy over pardons issued
A Kentucky ballot item would limit the governor’s power to issue pardons. The proposal follows controversy over pardons
Kentucky beat Oklahoma 21-13 in Norman, with a late pick-six helping secure the win. The Wildcats improved to 6-1. Kentucky rose to No. 12 in the AP poll.
Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb says more than 1,100 election workers have completed training for the Nov. 3 general election. The county has issued more than 7,400 absentee ballots and received over 2,000. Oct. 20 is the deadline to request an absentee ballot; in-person absentee voting starts Oct. 21 at the County Clerk’s Office, and early voting begins Oct. 29 at libraries. Ballots must be mailed or placed in the clerk’s blue drop box by 6 p.m. Nov. 3.
Please & Thank You has closed one of its Louisville locations, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available report does not specify which location closed or why.
University of Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him with the Wildcats through 2031, UK Athletics announced Tuesday in Lexington. Skinner, the program’s winningest head coach, has led Kentucky since 2005. During his tenure, the Wildcats won a national championship and nine consecutive Southeastern Conference titles, and made 21 straight NCAA Tournament appearances.
Sponsored content from Body Mind Spirit – Direct Primary Care in Lexington describes its approach to veterans’ health, including routine concerns and conditions that may be related to military service. The practice uses a monthly membership model that includes longer appointments, no office-visit copays and direct access to clinicians. It says the service does not replace health insurance or VA benefits and does not cover hospital
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued a Thanksgiving weather forecast for Ohio, addressing whether the holiday is expected to be warm or cold. The available story details do not specify the forecast.
Marion County’s Cody and Angela Rakes won Kentucky Farm Bureau’s 2026 Young Farmers Excellence in Agriculture Award for leadership, agricultural education and community service. They operate a 65-acre diversified farm and manage an 800-acre farm for the Sisters of Loretto, while leading outreach that reaches thousands of people annually. The couple will represent Kentucky in the national competition at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in January 2027.
Jaden McDaniels, a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has agreed to a contract extension worth $40 million. The report did not specify the deal’s length or other terms.
The Kentucky Horse Park will host trainer Cherie DeVaux on Nov. 10 for a free EquineEd event in Lexington, featuring a conversation about her wins with Golden Tempo. In 2026, DeVaux became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner, then won the Belmont Stakes with the horse five weeks later. The program begins at 6:30 p.m. at Alltech Arena, followed by a question-and-answer session. Advance registration is required.
The Lexington Herald-Leader outlines where candidates for the Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) board stand on key issues, with responses from each candidate.
Jaden McDaniels, a forward for the Minnesota Timberwolves, has agreed to a contract extension worth $40 million. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the agreement. The headline did not specify the contract’s length or other terms.
Fayette Circuit Judge Lucy VanMeter is running for a seat representing Kentucky’s Fifth Appellate District, which includes Fayette and seven other counties. Her career includes 17 years in private civil litigation and service as a circuit judge since 2018, with cases handled in more than 50 counties. VanMeter says her judicial approach emphasizes preparation, fairness and timely decisions; former Kentucky Supreme Court justices quoted in the sponsored profile praised her experience and preparation.
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