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The NFL commissioner defended the Philadelphia Eagles over their treatment of quarterback Jalen Hurts, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said President Donald Trump’s pledge of a $100 million federal investment in Anthea’s Winchester drug facility, contingent on Republicans winning congressional seats, is not legal and warrants scrutiny by the Justice Department. Trump made the promise at a Northern Kentucky rally and also said he would give U.S. adults $5,000 if voters choose Republicans. Beshear said that proposed payment was also not legal.
Kentucky’s five-color school rating system, used in the 2026 state report card, followed the federal Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, which required states to create accountability systems. Kentucky first used a five-star scale, then switched to colors for more detail, drawing on California’s model. California introduced its system in 2017, building on Alberta, Canada’s 2004 Accountability Pillar, where the color scale originated.
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup, scheduled for Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland in Lexington, is expected to generate about $100 million for central Kentucky as fans visit from around the world. Breeders’ Cup COO John Keitt said organizers are encouraged by community support and travel interest, while local restaurants, hotels and retailers anticipate more customers. The 2022 event in Lexington generated an estimated $81 million; this year’s Breeders’ Cup Festival runs Oct. 25-31.
Lexington mayoral candidates Linda Gorton and Raquel Carter disagree over the city’s 125 Flock cameras: Gorton supports their use, while Carter says she would suspend it if elected. WKYT rated Carter’s claim that 96% of searches of Lexington’s system came from out-of-state agencies mostly true, based on a seven-month review; police said some searches may have been national. Flock says customers, not the company, own the data, and Gorton plans an external review of the technology.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will continue pothole repairs Wednesday on New Circle Road in Lexington. Rolling roadblocks are scheduled from 6 p.m. to midnight on the inner loop between the Harrodsburg Road and Leestown Road exits. Traffic will be temporarily slowed as crews work.
Clifford Walker, 81, was killed Tuesday evening in a crash involving a semi-truck in Stanford. The crash occurred at the intersection of U.S. 27 and KY 698 in Lincoln County.
Kentucky men’s hockey swept Central Oklahoma in two “Pink the Rink” games at Lexington Ice Center, winning 6-4 Friday and 4-2 Saturday. Senior forward Nick Delaney scored a hat trick Friday as the Wildcats wore pink jerseys for Breast Cancer Awareness Night. Goalie Jeff Dreger made key saves to help secure the opening win, and Kentucky held on for the series sweep less than 24 hours later.
Seven Elms Cafe on East 7th Street in Lexington is providing free food to neighbors through its Giving Tree program. Customers can purchase an extra soup, sandwich or coffee for someone in need, with each contribution represented by a leaf on the cafe’s tree. Owner Bruce Jones says the cafe has given out about 75 to 80 meals since opening Aug. 11. It is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
WKYT will air the debate between Republican Ralph Alvarado and Democrat Zach Dembo, candidates for Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. The debate will take place at Estill County High School in Irvine and air on CW Lexington channel 27.2 and WKYT+. The school’s Y-Club is organizing the forum with local partners; ticket proceeds will help students attend youth civic assemblies.
Kentucky officials are offering free voter ID cards to registered citizens ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election. Voters will have both excused and no-excuse early voting options.
Lexington’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee discussed a proposed ordinance Tuesday that would impose a $1,500 civil penalty for a first street-racing violation, including drifting, burnouts or doughnuts. For repeat violations, the city is considering a 60-day vehicle impoundment and a $4,500 penalty. The proposal follows resident complaints and is modeled on a Louisville ordinance; the full council could consider it as soon as next week.
University of Kentucky football coach Will Stein was named Wednesday to the 2026 Paul “Bear” Bryant Awards Coach of the Year watch list, one of 28 coaches recognized by the American Heart Association. The Wildcats are 6-1 this season. Six other Southeastern Conference coaches also made the list, including Alabama’s Kalen DeBoer and Georgia’s Kirby Smart. The award ceremony is scheduled for Jan. 27, 2027, in Houston.
Kentucky football coach Will Stein was named On3’s Midseason National Coach of the Year and added to the Bear Bryant Award watch list as the Wildcats reached 6-1 in his first season. Tight end Willie Rodriguez is a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year award, while safety Ty Bryant is a Campbell Trophy finalist. Safety Jordan Castell earned five weekly honors after intercepting two passes in Kentucky’s 21-13 win at Oklahoma. The Wildcats host Vanderbilt Saturday at Kroger Field in
The New England Patriots will be without both starting guards when they face the Chicago Bears.
Kentucky State Police are searching for Jamie Curtis, 48, of Bath County, who was last seen Oct. 2 near the Olympia Church of God. Her family says they have not heard from her since and became concerned after her phone was shut off. Police said Curtis’s mental health history is being considered in the investigation. Anyone with information can call KSP Post 8 at 606-784-4127.
Luka Doncic promised Los Angeles Lakers fans a “no excuses, no nights off” approach.
Family and friends recently honored Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. The Kentucky State Police Foundation announced a memorial 5K to support his family.
The U.N. Environment Programme’s 2026 Emissions Gap Report says the Paris goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C is no longer attainable; current policies could lead to 2.8°C of warming this century. It identifies the United States as the only major economy where emissions rose sharply last year, citing fossil-fuel policies and the country’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. The report says current national pledges fall far short of the emissions cuts needed to limit the overshoot.
Seven of the eight people charged in a Richmond child abuse case appeared in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. The seven accused were sent to a grand jury.
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