Lexington Brief

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Business 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Louisville tops Kentucky’s list of most mispronounced words in 2026

Louisville was Kentucky’s most-searched pronunciation question in a 2026 analysis by Unscramblerer.com, with the name commonly pronounced “LOO-uh-vul.” The study used Google Trends data from Jan. 1 to Oct. 20 and Ahrefs estimates; nationally, Worcestershire sauce led, followed by gyro and dachshund. The findings reflect search activity, not a direct measure of how often residents mispronounce words.

Horse racing 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Breeders’ Cup announces race schedule and wagering menu for 2026 championships at Keeneland

The Breeders’ Cup has announced the schedule and wagering menu for its 2026 World Championships, returning to Keeneland in Lexington Oct. 30-31 for the fourth time. The two-day event features 14 Grade 1 races and more than $34 million in purses and awards; the $7 million Classic closes Saturday’s card at 6:16 p.m. ET. NBC Sports and Peacock will provide 10½ hours of coverage, and wagering is expected from 43 international jurisdictions.

Schools 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

Startup proposes massive nuclear power plant campus in Lewis County

The Lexington-based Nuclear Company proposes six Westinghouse AP1000 reactors on Ohio River land in Lewis County, forming a 6.6-gigawatt campus that would be Kentucky’s first nuclear plant and the nation’s largest nuclear site. The company is beginning

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Andy Barr signs vandalized in Lexington, officials investigating

Two Andy Barr campaign signs were vandalized on separate properties near Richmond Road in Lexington, the Lexington Police Department said. The suspect has not been identified, and police are continuing to investigate. Barr’s campaign and Charles Booker’s campaign both spoke out against political violence; Booker’s team also said its supporters have faced vandalism, trespassing and sign theft.

Public safety 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Silco Fire & Security breaks ground on $6.4 million Bullitt County facility

Silco Fire & Security has broken ground on a $6.4 million facility in Bullitt County to consolidate its Louisville-area operations. The project will support 45 existing employees and is expected to add 20 Kentucky jobs within three years, with potential for 64 total jobs. Construction is expected to be completed in fall 2027.

Government 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

Beshear asks KY universities review policies against sexual assault after Cornell lawsuit

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has asked colleges and universities in the state to review their sexual assault and harassment policies within 90 days, including awareness campaigns, resources and reporting procedures. He also asked the Council on Postsecondary Education to ensure public university board members are trained on reporting and investigations. The request follows a former Cornell University student’s lawsuit alleging she was gang-raped after being coerced into consuming drugs in 2024.

Sports 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

No. 23 Kentucky men’s basketball set to face No. 19 Texas Tech in second exhibition

No. 23 Kentucky will host No. 19 Texas Tech at Rupp Arena on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m. for the Wildcats’ second exhibition game. Kentucky beat Little Rock 69-49 in its opener, while the game will be Texas Tech’s only exhibition; the Wildcats lead the teams’ series 5-0. Texas Tech forward JT Toppin, recovering from an ACL injury, is expected to miss the game.

Business 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Louisville-based Dan-O’s Seasoning secures $25 million investment

Louisville-based Dan-O’s Seasoning has secured a $25 million investment from consumer-focused private equity firm The Newcastle Network to support growth, new product formats and expanded retail and online distribution. Founded by Dan Oliver in 2015, the company now sells through more than 22,000 retailers nationwide and has a community of over 15 million home cooks. Oliver and CEO Phillip Crosby will continue to lead the company. The investment is Newcastle’s first in the food industry.

Schools 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Lexington entrepreneur’s memoir earns bestseller status as audiobook launches

Lexington native and University of Kentucky graduate Mark Haertzen has released an audiobook of his memoir, “Stay Thirsty: A Serial Entrepreneur’s Tale of Success & Failure.” Published by Louisville-based Old Stone Press, the book recently became an Amazon bestseller in Biographies of Business Professionals and received an Independent Press Award and a 2027 NYC Big Book Award distinction. It recounts Haertzen’s six-decade business career, including Rocket Man, which grew from a garage prototype into a

Health 1 outlet · Kentucky Lantern

Report finds 10 states, including Kentucky, have no birth centers amid recent closuresKentucky has no birth centers, report finds

A Commonwealth Fund report says birth centers, which serve people with low-risk pregnancies, are linked to better health outcomes, but 10 states have none: Arkansas, Hawaii, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Rhode Island and Vermont. Eight more states have only one center. Researchers cite closures, regulation and financial pressures, and suggest centers could be more viable within community or women’s health clinics. About 1% of births occur at birth centers.

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