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WDRB and WAVE-TV plan to launch a “local first” newsroom spanning multiple platforms. The headline does not specify a launch date or provide further details.
The Nuclear Company has proposed the Prosperity One nuclear campus along the Ohio River in Lewis County, Kentucky. The site could host up to six Westinghouse AP1000 reactors generating about 6.6 gigawatts, potentially making it the state’s first commercial nuclear power project. The company plans site studies and regulatory reviews and aims to seek federal approvals to begin construction in 2028. The project remains in planning, with its timeline dependent on technical, regulatory and commercial approvals.
A Washington, D.C., judge has ties to Louisville, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. Donald Trump called the judge a “crazed lunatic.” The available story text
Home construction in Springfield Township has been halted after a dump site was unearthed.
Lexington’s Urban County Council Social Services and Public Safety Committee unanimously advanced a revised ordinance Tuesday targeting street racing and reckless driving exhibitions, including doughnuts and wheelies. The proposal adds civil penalties to existing state law: a first offense would carry a $1,500 fine, while a second could bring a 60-day vehicle impoundment and a fine of up to $4,500. The full council will discuss it at a Nov. 10 work session, with a final vote possible by December. If
A Mexican restaurant in Lexington is preparing for another major change, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. The headline does not identify the restaurant or explain what is changing.
The Lexington Herald-Leader reports that another major change is coming to a Mexican restaurant in Lexington. The provided story text does not identify the restaurant or describe the change.
A campaign sign for U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr was found spray-painted Wednesday morning in Lexington’s Chevy Chase area.
A Fayette County judge sentenced Brandon Dockery to 45 years in prison Wednesday for the 2021 murder of Raymar Webb in downtown Lexington, following the jury’s recommendation. The term will run consecutively to a prior felony sentence Dockery was serving before his 2020 parole. Before sentencing, Dockery told Webb’s family, “I’m not a monster,” apologized and cited childhood trauma and mental health struggles. Webb’s relatives described their loss and the impact on his children.
Evil Geniuses will cease competitive play and shut down its operations. The available report listing does not specify when the shutdown will take effect or give a reason for the decision.
The Kentucky Book Festival, hosted by Kentucky Humanities, will mark its 45th year Nov. 7 at Joseph-Beth Booksellers at Lexington Green. More than 100 authors, including Silas House and Meg Shaffer, will take part in readings, discussions and audience questions. The festival will recognize Wendell Berry and the Affrilachian Poets’ 35th anniversary. Activities include children’s story times and a free-book voucher for visitors under 14.
A man was killed in a robbery at a store in Fairfield, and his brother described him as “kind-hearted.”
A meteor shower associated with Halley’s Comet is expected to peak over Kentucky tonight. The supplied text does not include a specific viewing time or other viewing details.
Karu Gene White, Kentucky’s longest-serving death row inmate, is scheduled for a status hearing at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Powell County. He was convicted in connection with the 1979 murders of three Breathitt County residents. His case was paused in 2018 amid claims he is intellectually disabled, a key issue as the case resumes. White’s attorneys cite an IQ of 67; an earlier calculation put it at 81.
Oklahoma is sticking with quarterback John Mateer despite his turnovers. The headline does not specify the number of turnovers or the team's reasoning.
Kentucky has confirmed 185 measles cases in 2026, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, with 10 people hospitalized and no deaths reported. Bath County reported 10 new cases and Christian County one. Most cases have been in people with no recorded measles vaccination; one case involved someone with one dose and one with two doses. Laurel and Christian counties have the most cases, with 56 and 54, respectively.
Oklahoma is sticking with quarterback John Mateer despite his turnovers.
Two Louisville companies, Induction Therapies and Collagen P.I.N., reported preliminary results from a two-patient case series testing scalp microneedling with a topical plant-derived exosome serum for hair loss. After three monthly treatments, a 29-year-old man and woman reported less shedding and more fine hairs; a physician observed improved density and coverage. No adverse events were reported, but larger controlled studies are needed to assess effectiveness, durability and risks.
Brandon Dockery, 37, was sentenced to 45 years in prison in Lexington for the 2021 murder of Raymar Webb
Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond is marking 60 years of police studies and criminal justice education, which began with law enforcement classes in 1966. The program helped lay the groundwork for the Kentucky Department of Criminal Justice Training, now based on EKU’s campus. Graduate Michael Bosse, who earned a police administration degree in 1982, is the department’s commissioner. EKU’s School of Justice Studies continues to prepare professionals and partner with agencies across Kentucky.
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