Kentucky US Senate candidates on key issues in 2026 midterm election
The Lexington Herald-Leader outlines Kentucky U.S. Senate candidates’ positions on key issues ahead of the 2026 midterm election.
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Wizards' AJ Dybantsa, top overall pick, out vs. RaptorsTop overall pick AJ Dybantsa is out against the Raptors
Washington Wizards rookie AJ Dybantsa, the top overall pick, is out for the game against the Toronto Raptors. The reason for his absence was not provided.
Dembo and Alvarado debate affordability, health care and other 6th District issuesKentucky 6th District candidates face off over key issues
Democrat Zach Dembo and Republican Ralph Alvarado debated issues facing Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District. They discussed affordability, health care, data centers, tariffs and public safety.
UK faculty and students join together for breast cancer awareness
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry students held the second annual Pink Walk on Oct. 21 in Lexington to raise breast cancer awareness and research funds. Organizer Donte Reed said the event aimed to remind people affected by the disease that they are not alone. Speakers Cassie Kuerschen, whose mother died of cancer, and faculty member Debbie Mattox, a breast cancer survivor, shared their experiences and emphasized support and regular mammograms.
Vivek Ramaswamy doesn't want you to know this happened to Amy Acton | Opinion
A Lexington Herald-Leader opinion piece says Vivek Ramaswamy does not want the public to know about an unspecified event involving Amy Acton. The provided text does not identify what happened.
1990 World Series champ Todd Benzinger dies at 63Todd Benzinger, 1990 World Series champ, dies at 63
Todd Benzinger, a member of the 1990 World Series championship team, has died at 63.
Your neighbors spent a month rethinking Lexington’s government. It’s your turn to weigh in | Opinion
A month-long effort by Lexington residents to rethink the city’s government has concluded, according to a Lexington Herald-Leader opinion piece. The piece invites the broader community to weigh in.
Opinion asks Lexington residents to weigh in after neighbors rethink governmentNeighbors spent a month rethinking Lexington government
Lexington residents spent a month rethinking the city’s government, according to a Lexington Herald-Leader opinion piece. The piece invites other residents to weigh in on the effort.
Utah suspends player arrested for allegedly sharing sex videoPlayer's arrest over alleged sex video leads to Utah suspension
Utah suspended a player who was arrested for allegedly sharing a sex video. The player’s name and further details about the arrest were not provided in the available report.
KSP reveals new details in investigation into man shot by police
Kentucky State Police say Timothy Stone, 48, of Lexington, died after Paris officers shot him during a pursuit Wednesday night in downtown Paris. The chase began after Stone allegedly failed to stop for a traffic stop tied to an active warrant stemming from a Sunday incident in Lexington. KSP says officers used a PIT maneuver; Stone got out armed and fired, and officers returned fire.
Kentucky lawmakers seek tougher penalties for fatal hit-and-runsFatal hit-and-runs prompt push for tougher Kentucky penalties
Kentucky lawmakers are seeking tougher penalties for drivers involved in fatal hit-and-runs. The headline does not specify the proposed penalties or legislative timeline.
Morgan State breaks enrollment record while pursuing historic HBCU medical schoolMorgan State pursues historic HBCU medical school
Morgan State University has set an enrollment record and is pursuing plans to establish a medical school. The school would add a medical institution to the historically Black college and university landscape.
Blood supplier for Cincinnati hospitals reports shortage, calls for donorsCincinnati hospitals' supplier seeks blood donors
A supplier for Cincinnati hospitals is reporting a blood shortage. It is calling on people to donate blood. The supplier and the size of the shortage were not identified.
Former NHL player Ron Duguay dies after a bout with cancerRon Duguay, former NHL player, dies after cancer bout
Former NHL player Ron Duguay has died after a bout with cancer, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
Former treasurer of a Kentucky animal shelter indicted over stolen moneyKentucky shelter treasurer indicted over money
A former treasurer of a Kentucky animal shelter has been indicted over stolen money. The headline did not identify the shelter or specify the amount involved.
Supreme Court rules on appeal of man convicted in elderly Lexington woman's murderMan convicted in Lexington woman's murder appeals
A man convicted of murdering an elderly woman in Lexington appealed his conviction, and the Supreme Court has ruled on the case. The ruling’s outcome is not provided in the available information.
Supreme Court rules on appeal of man's conviction in elderly Lexington woman's murderMan appeals conviction in elderly Lexington woman's murder
A man convicted of murdering an elderly woman in Lexington appealed his conviction. The state Supreme Court has issued a ruling in the case.
J.J. Watt inks new deal with CBS as No. 1 NFL analystCBS' No. 1 NFL analyst J.J. Watt inks new deal
J.J. Watt has signed a new deal with CBS to serve as the network’s No. 1 NFL analyst.
Kentucky's only billionaire is named on latest Forbes 400 listLatest Forbes 400 list includes Kentucky's lone billionaire
Kentucky’s only billionaire is included on the latest Forbes 400 list, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The headline does not name the person or provide further details.
Karis Davidson shares lead at BMW Ladies Championship after birdie bingeBirdie binge helps Karis Davidson share BMW lead
Karis Davidson rode a run of birdies to move into a share of the lead at the BMW Ladies Championship. The available details do not specify her score or who else is tied at the top.
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