Lexington Brief

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Public safety 1 outlet · LEX18

New information released in Bourbon County officer-involved shooting that left Lexington man dead

Kentucky State Police are investigating the fatal officer-involved shooting of 48-year-old Timothy Stone of Lexington in Paris, Bourbon County, on Wednesday evening. Police say the incident followed a pursuit that began when Lexington officers tried to stop Stone’s vehicle; Paris officers later used a PIT maneuver on Second Street. KSP says Stone got out with a gun and fired, and officers returned fire. He died at a hospital. Lexington police said Stone had warrants stemming from an alleged Oct. 18

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Isaac Humphries, NBL’s first openly gay male player, former UK player announces retirement

Isaac Humphries, the first openly gay male player in Australia’s National Basketball League, announced his retirement Tuesday because of a continued knee injury. The 27-year-old Australian center played at the University of Kentucky from 2015 to 2017 before starting a professional career that included the NBA G League, Europe and the NBL. His most recent team was the Adelaide 36ers; he came out publicly in 2022 while playing for Melbourne United.

Sports 1 outlet · LEX18

WATCH: Dan Issel joins 'BBN Tonight' (full segment)

Kentucky basketball’s all-time leading scorer Dan Issel joined Keith Farmer and Maggie Davis on LEX 18’s BBN Tonight in Lexington to discuss his new memoir, “Dan Issel: From Kentucky Wildcat to NBA Legend,” written with Doug Brunk. The book is set for release Oct. 22. Issel, Brunk and sportscaster Tom Hammond will appear at a book launch that evening at 6:30 p.m. at the E.S. Good Barn in Lexington; $50 tickets include a hardcover copy.

Sports 1 outlet · LEX18

Former UK basketball player Ramel Bradley teams with Floyd's Barbershop to build confidence in Lexington kids

Former University of Kentucky basketball player Ramel “Smooth” Bradley is partnering with Floyd’s Barbershop in Lexington on a community event series aimed at helping young people build confidence. The first event is Thursday at the South Broadway shop, bringing together athletes, musicians, creators and community members. Two more events are planned at other Floyd’s locations next month.

Sports 1 outlet · WKYT

All Blue UK Basketball Preseason special

Kentucky basketball has played one exhibition game as it begins its third season under coach Mark Pope. The Wildcats added transfer-portal players and were projected to finish seventh in the SEC, with Florida picked first. Milan Momcilovic earned All-SEC second-team honors and Malachi Moreno third-team honors; Kentucky is No. 23 in the AP preseason poll and will face nine preseason Top 25 teams, including Texas Tech in exhibition play.

General 1 outlet · LEX18

She's seeking answers after her boyfriend died in custody of Kentucky jail: 'I don't know how to move forward'

Starr Best and childhood friend Kendall Thompson are seeking answers after 40-year-old Elisha Turpin died following a medical emergency at the Wayne County Detention Center in Kentucky. Kentucky State Police said Turpin was found in his cell and taken to Wayne County Hospital, where he died; a detective is investigating. A 911 call describes him turning blue, barely breathing and having a faint pulse, but does not clarify whether CPR was performed. Autopsy results are pending.

Schools 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

Kentucky hockey beats Central Oklahoma 6-4 in breast cancer awareness game Oct. 16Breast cancer survivor recognized at Kentucky hockey game

Kentucky hockey beat the University of Central Oklahoma 6-4 on Oct. 16 at Lexington Ice Center, wearing pink “Hockey Fights Cancer” jerseys for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Wildcats took the lead in the third period after tying the game 3-3 at the end of the second. Before puck drop, the team recognized Gail Hoyt, a University of Kentucky professor who is 19 years cancer-free after a rare, aggressive breast cancer diagnosis.

Schools 1 outlet · WUKY

Beshear instructs Kentucky colleges and universities to review sexual assault policies

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear directed the state’s colleges and universities to review sexual assault policies and report back within 90 days, saying the call does not imply institutional failures. The review should cover awareness, access to resources, reporting, victim services, due process, prevention, retaliation education and appropriate action. The University of Kentucky reported 24 rapes on its main campus in 2025, 22 in student housing, and said it welcomes the review.

Government 1 outlet · WKYT

Kentucky mayoral candidates say video of alleged racial slur has changed campaign

A social media video allegedly showing Junction City Mayor Jim Douglas using a racial slur has changed the mayoral campaign in Junction City, Kentucky, challengers John Masters and Roy Miller say. Douglas denies using the slur and says the audio may have been altered for political reasons; WKYT has not independently verified the clip. Douglas also told WKYT he has not resigned, despite confusion sparked by a council member’s post.

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