Halloween is next week as decorations go up and temperatures dropCostumes and candy are almost here
Halloween is next week in Lexington. Decorations are up, and temperatures have dropped. Residents are preparing costumes and candy for the holiday.
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Fighter jet intercepts plane over Ohio during Trump's Kentucky appearancePlane intercepted over Ohio during Trump's Kentucky visit
A fighter jet intercepted a plane over Ohio during Donald Trump’s appearance in Kentucky.
Fighter jet intercepts plane over Ohio during Trump's KY appearancePlane intercepted over Ohio as Trump appears in KY
A fighter jet intercepted a plane over Ohio while Donald Trump was appearing in Kentucky.
Kentucky man gets 35 years for deadly samurai sword attack in Grayson CountySamurai sword attack in Grayson County brings 35-year sentence
A Kentucky man was sentenced to 35 years in prison for a deadly samurai sword attack in Grayson County.
Santa approved: Local family creates Christmas Unlocked
Frankfort web developer Josh Jacobs created Christmas Unlocked after building a holiday clue hunt for his five children with his wife, Melissa. The online experience gives each child private clues and holiday puzzles that lead to a personalized riddle and help identify which gifts are theirs. It also offers Santa chats, games and a countdown, and works on phones, tablets and computers with a web browser. Signups are open at christmasunlocked.com.
PODCAST: Kernel at the Buzzer Season 2 Episode 7
On Season 2, Episode 7 of “Kernel at the Buzzer,” hosts Sydney Cox, Eli Rogers and Aaron Tate discuss Kentucky football and volleyball’s trip to Oklahoma and the men’s basketball team’s first preseason game. Cox is a senior journalism student at the University of Kentucky and has covered several UK sports for the Kernel.
Researchers find black cats had highest euthanasia and lowest adoption ratesBlack cats had the lowest adoption rate among colors studied
A Georgetown shelter is urging prospective adopters to look past myths about black cats. Researchers found black cats had the highest euthanasia rate and lowest adoption rate among the coat colors studied.
Group holds Lexington walkout against AI and data centers
Members of No AI in KY gathered outside Lexington’s government center Tuesday for a nationally organized walkout opposing artificial intelligence and data centers. The group wants a role in shaping local rules; the Urban County Council approved a one-year moratorium on new data centers in early October and plans to strengthen zoning rules during the pause. The council will hear public comments on data centers at a 6 p.m. meeting Thursday.
Lexington voters to decide Nov. 3 on 3 charter changes, including council pay raiseCharter proposal would raise council pay to $59,987
Lexington voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to adopt three amendments to the city’s government charter, developed by a 30-member resident assembly organized by CivicLex. The proposals would raise Urban County Council members’ annual pay to $59,987 starting in 2031, require publicly available attendance and accountability expectations, and mandate a charter review every eight years. The assembly was selected after CivicLex surveyed 10,000 Lexington addresses.
Lexington protesters speak out against AI data center expansion
Protesters with No AI in KY gathered outside Lexington’s Government Center Tuesday, joining a nationwide walkout to oppose AI development and data center expansion. Speakers cited concerns about environmental damage, loss of farmland and housing, and AI’s effects on students’ education. The group urged residents to share their views at a Lexington-Fayette County Council meeting Thursday.
New art installation at Gatton Park to share stories of Lexington’s Black history
Gatton Park in Lexington plans to unveil “Untold Stories: The Black Blueprints” this spring. The 5,000-pound stainless steel installation will highlight the contributions of enslaved and free African Americans who helped shape the city, including the history around Town Branch Creek. Artist Kiptoo Tarus was chosen from more than 100 submissions from around the world.
Fayette school board candidates discuss budget crisis with voters at Tuesday meetingDistrict 2 and 4 candidates address school budget crisis
Fayette County Board of Education candidates met with residents in Lexington on Tuesday to discuss their campaigns and the district’s budget crisis. District 2 incumbent and board chair Tyler Murphy is challenged by Kathy Schiflett and R.J. Hijalda; Murphy cited fact-finding, public input and process improvements, while Schiflett called for greater transparency. Rodney Allen Jackson is challenging District 4 incumbent Amanda Ferguson, who did not attend.
Kentucky's infrastructure grade stays at C- as report cites $48 million funding gapStormwater systems earn Kentucky a D- in new report
Kentucky’s infrastructure grade remains C- for the fifth year, according to a report released in Frankfort by the Report Card Steering Committee. Engineers gave stormwater systems a D-, citing limited data and only 15 dedicated utilities, and identified a $48 million funding gap. Road and bridge scores improved, while the committee urged lawmakers to increase investment and pursue grant funding.
Breeders' Cup World Championships return to Keeneland as organizers call it a homecoming
Lexington will host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland on Oct. 30 and 31, marking the track’s fourth time hosting the event; its most recent was in 2022. Breeders’ Cup President and CEO Drew Fleming called the return a homecoming and said ticket demand is high, with a sellout expected. Tickets and parking must be purchased in advance; neither will be available on site.
Penguins F Ben Kindel hospitalized after medical emergency on team planePenguins F Ben Kindel hospitalized after plane emergency
Penguins forward Ben Kindel was hospitalized after a medical emergency aboard the team plane, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
Lexington property owner sues WTVQ and Scripps Media over leaseLease dispute leads owner to sue WTVQ and Scripps Media
A Lexington property owner has sued WTVQ and Scripps Media over a lease.
Lexington property owner sues WTVQ and Scripps Media over leaseWTVQ and Scripps Media face lease lawsuit
A Lexington property owner has sued WTVQ and Scripps Media over a lease.
No. 9 UCLA seeks to stay undefeated against Michigan StateMichigan State faces No. 9 UCLA in matchup
No. 9 UCLA faces Michigan State seeking to remain undefeated.
Spain widens lead over US in women's FIFA World RankingsUS trails Spain atop women's FIFA rankings
Spain increased its lead over the United States atop the FIFA women’s world rankings.
Former Herald Leader publisher Rufus Friday named UK's 2026 James Madison Award recipientFriday to receive UK award for defending press freedom Nov. 10
Former Lexington Herald Leader publisher Rufus Friday has been named the University of Kentucky’s 2026 James Madison Award recipient for his work defending press freedom and First Amendment rights. During his 2011-18 tenure, the Herald Leader and Louisville’s The Courier-Journal successfully challenged Kentucky officials over access to records about children who died or were injured from abuse or neglect. Friday will receive the award Nov. 10 at UK’s Wrigley Auditorium.
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