Haeran Ryu holds 2-shot lead at BMW Ladies ChampionshipRyu leads BMW Ladies Championship by 2 shots
Haeran Ryu holds a two-shot lead at the BMW Ladies Championship.
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Bill Gatton Foundation commits $30 million to transform Lexington’s Arboretum
The Bill Gatton Foundation has committed $30 million to transform The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, in Lexington. The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees accepted the gift Friday, paving the way for improvements to the 100-acre garden, operated through a partnership between UK and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. Project details are expected at a celebration at the Arboretum on Oct. 29.
Ryu holds 2-shot lead at BMW Ladies ChampionshipRyu leads BMW Ladies Championship by 2 shots
Ryu held a two-shot lead at the BMW Ladies Championship, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
Lexington Papa Johns reportedly catches fire Friday morningFire reported at Lexington Papa Johns on Friday morning
A Papa Johns in Lexington reportedly caught fire Friday morning. Crews are investigating the cause.
Lexington pizza restaurant catches fireFire at Lexington pizza restaurant
A pizza restaurant in Lexington caught fire, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available information did not identify the restaurant or provide further details about the fire.
Pizza restaurant catches fire in LexingtonWhat is known about Lexington pizza restaurant fire
A pizza restaurant in Lexington caught fire, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The available report text does not identify the restaurant or provide details about the fire.
Asthma forum says families don't have to give away the family catForum offers takeaways on asthma and family pets
An asthma forum’s takeaways include reassurance that people with asthma do not necessarily have to give away the family cat. The headline does not specify the forum’s other advice.
Crosswalk study suggests ways to improve pedestrian safety at Lexington intersections
Lexington’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee received an update Oct. 20 on a city-commissioned study of crosswalk safety and accessibility. Researchers will rank 25 of the city’s 353 signalized intersections for improvements, using crash data, safety concerns and pedestrian traffic. Broadway and High Street was identified as the top priority; the study recommends a pedestrian detection button and updated signal timing there.
Louisville Memorial Commission sues Metro Government over fundingMetro Government faces suit from Louisville Memorial Commission
The Louisville Memorial Commission has sued Metro Government over funding.
UK to open skilled nursing facility at Hamburg campus in Lexington
UK HealthCare will open a 105-bed skilled nursing facility at its Hamburg campus in Lexington with Louisville-based Signature HealthCARE, after the UK Board of Trustees approved the agreement Friday. The facility is intended to help patients transition from hospital care to home. UK’s Beyond Blue affiliate will own 60%, while a Signature affiliate will own 40% and another Signature affiliate will manage daily operations; UK will provide clinical leadership and medical director services.
Kentucky's 6th District race now a toss-up between Alvarado, DemboAlvarado and Dembo face a toss-up race in Kentucky's 6th
Kentucky’s 6th District race between Alvarado and Dembo is now considered a toss-up.
Fire crews quickly extinguish Papa Johns fire on Richmond Road; nearby businesses see smokeHallway fire at Papa Johns sends smoke to nearby businesses
The Lexington Fire Department responded to a fire at a Papa Johns on Richmond Road around 8:50 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23. Crews saw smoke coming from the roofline and found the fire in a hallway. An employee inside called authorities. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire before it spread, though nearby businesses had some smoke, the department said.
Students to help design Lexington's first community schoolyard with $200,000 grant$200,000 grant aims to expand access to parks and green space
Lexington students will help design the city’s first community schoolyard with a $200,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation. The grant aims to expand access to parks and green space.
Council votes on data center rules as permit moratorium runs through October 2027Data center permit moratorium extended through October 2027
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council advanced two data center zoning ordinances on second reading, including a stand-alone zoning category and updated rules for future development. The proposals address facility size, energy and water use, and setbacks from sites such as schools. The council has also extended a moratorium on data center permits, development plans and zone changes through October 2027, giving officials more time to refine regulations.
Rezoning request tied to 10-story student apartment development in Lexington denied
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission voted 5-0, with one abstention, to deny a rezoning request for a proposed 10-story, 225-unit student apartment building in downtown Lexington. Chicago-based Up Campus sought the change for properties on East High Street, Hagerman Court and Stone Avenue. Aylesford neighborhood residents had opposed the project, citing concerns about historic homes and affordable housing.
Lexington kicks off Breeders' Cup Festival week, a celebration four years in the makingBreeders' Cup returns to Lexington for a week of events
Lexington will launch a week of Breeders’ Cup Festival events Sunday, marking the city’s return as host of the Breeders’ Cup after about four years of preparation. Festival marketing coordinator Matt Harris previewed the schedule in a special edition of One on One.
Police, fire blotter (Oct. 21)
Frankfort police, sheriff’s deputies and fire and EMS crews handled calls across Frankfort and Franklin County Wednesday, Oct. 21. Reports included shots heard on Highwood Drive, a stolen vehicle on Coffee Tree Road, a reported gun threat near the East-West Connector and Collins Lane, and a missing 16-year-old on Lawrenceburg Road. Crews also responded to injury crashes on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and U.S. 127 South; other calls involved drug complaints, theft, fraud and a reported sexual offense.
Kentucky voter privacy at center of lawsuit over federal data collection
Voting rights and privacy groups say records-request emails indicate DHS
Kentucky Ballet Theatre brings 'Dracula' to Lexington Opera House tomorrow and SundayKentucky Ballet Theatre marks 25th year of 'Dracula' ballet
Kentucky Ballet Theatre is marking the 25th season of its “Dracula” ballet at the Lexington Opera House, with performances scheduled for this weekend ahead of Halloween. Artistic director Norbe Risco said preparing the production takes about six weeks and involves roughly 50 performers, from age 12 to professional level, along with elaborate costumes and new choreography. The ballet is inspired by Bram Stoker’s novel.
IN police officer arrested in connection with alleged Flock system misuseArrest involves alleged misuse of Flock system
An Indiana police officer was arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of the Flock system, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available information did not identify the officer or describe the alleged misuse.
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