Lexington Brief

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Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner agrees to contract extension through 2031

Kentucky Athletics announced Tuesday that volleyball coach Craig Skinner has agreed to an extension keeping him with the Wildcats through 2031; financial terms have not been released. Skinner, who arrived in Lexington in 2004, is the program’s winningest coach with more than 500 victories. His teams have won nine consecutive SEC titles, made 21 straight NCAA Tournament appearances and captured a national championship.

Government 1 outlet · LEX18

Judge denies bond reduction for woman accused of hitting 10-year-old at Georgetown bus stop

Scott County Judge Kathryn Gabhart denied Georgetown resident Ashley Parsons’ request to modify her $50,000 bond, finding clear and convincing evidence she poses a danger to the community. Parsons, 39, has pleaded not guilty to charges including DUI and first-degree assault in an Aug. 20 crash in which police say she passed a stopped school bus and hit a 10-year-old girl boarding it. The child suffered a broken elbow, a black eye and a forehead cut. Parsons’ next hearing is Dec. 11.

Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

VIDEO: Global communications executive addresses evolving communications landscape

University of Kentucky Communication and Information students attended the 2026 James C. Bowling Executive-in-Residence Lecture at Pence Hall on Monday, Oct. 19. London-based communications adviser Farzana Baduel, CEO and co-founder of Curzon PR and a BBC Radio 4 presenter, spoke about the changing communications landscape.

General 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

U.S. single-family home completions fall to 840,000, lowest rate since May 2020Apartment completions rebound to a 339,000 annual rate

U.S. single-family home completions fell to an annual rate of 840,000 in September, the lowest since May 2020, Census Bureau data show. Builders cited higher mortgage and material costs and worsening labor shortages; declines were steepest in the Northeast (17%) and South (15%). Apartment completions rose from August to 339,000 nationally, with gains in the Midwest and West but declines in the Northeast and South.

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Maintenance man accused of stealing money from Richmond apartments

Richmond, Kentucky, police say maintenance worker Howard Kash, 52, used a master key to enter apartments and steal money from Hispanic, Spanish-speaking residents. Kash was arrested Oct. 19 and later admitted taking money after initially denying involvement, police said. Authorities say he believed residents had cash and would not contact police because of deportation fears; he is accused of stealing about $2,477 and faces four counts of second-degree burglary.

General 1 outlet · The State Journal (Politics)

Ruby Napier Eversole, 78, retired from Bradford Square Nursing Home, diesFaith Baptist Church member Ruby Napier Eversole dies at 78

Ruby Napier Eversole, 78, died Oct. 19, 2026. Born in Hazard, Kentucky, she retired from Bradford Square Nursing Home and was a member of Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by her son, Ralph Eversole, a sister, four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; her husband, Claude “Toby” Eversole, and her parents died before her. No services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to Bluegrass Hospice Care; arrangements are by Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

Business 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Louisville Book Festival returns with more than 100 authors, bestselling writer Roxane Gay

The seventh annual Louisville Book Festival returns downtown Oct. 24, bringing more than 100 authors, illustrators and exhibitors to the Kentucky International Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay headlines with a 2 p.m. presentation; admission is free, but tickets are required for her session. The festival coincides with the 20th anniversary of the Kentucky Women’s Book Festival and includes panels, signings, workshops and family activities.

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