Taco City owners plan to open new upscale Mexican restaurant in LouisvilleNew upscale Mexican restaurant planned by Taco City owners
The owners of Taco City plan to open a new upscale Mexican restaurant in Louisville.
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Federal tax credit aimed at supporting private and public schools in Kentucky to take effect in 2027
Kentucky will join a federal scholarship program in 2027, allowing eligible taxpayers to claim up to $1,700 in tax credits for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, or $3,400 for joint filers. Gov. Andy Beshear and public school advocates warn the program could divert support from public schools, while private school leaders say it can benefit students across school types. Organizations must meet an initial Nov. 30 declaration deadline under proposed state rules.
Weekend Roundup: Scarefest, Poe performance and Día de los Muertos festival
Lexington has three events planned this weekend: horror convention Scarefest at Central Bank Center, featuring an Evil Dead cast reunion and other genre guests; Lexington Children’s Theatre’s Edgar Allan Poe performance, with shows Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.; and a free Día de Muertos festival at the Lyric Theatre starting at 1 p.m., with performances, food, crafts and children’s activities.
Kentucky men’s soccer continues losing streak, falls to No. 24 WVU
Kentucky men’s soccer fell 4-0 to No. 24 West Virginia on Oct. 16 at Dick Dlesk Soccer Stadium in Morgantown, extending the Wildcats’ losing streak. The teams were scoreless at halftime, but WVU sophomore Joshua Dudock scored and assisted after entering in the second half as the Mountaineers added three more goals. Kentucky, without top scorer Costa Iliadis, finished with 12 shots and has a 1-9-3 record
Breast cancer survivor Angel Brooks shares journey, encourages young women to stay vigilant
Kentucky breast cancer survivor Angel Brooks, 29, shared her diagnosis and treatment journey at a survivor event in Nicholasville during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Harlan native, who lives in Richmond, completed 16 rounds of chemotherapy and recently finished radiation. She uses social media to encourage young women to watch for changes in their bodies, seek medical care and not assume they are too young to develop breast cancer.
Ravens list QB Lamar Jackson (ankle) as questionable against BengalsJackson questionable for Ravens-Bengals matchup
The Baltimore Ravens listed quarterback Lamar Jackson as questionable with an ankle injury for their game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Kentucky Court of Appeals hears latest arguments in Kinship Care dispute
Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball asked the Court of Appeals in Frankfort to return her lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration to Franklin Circuit Court, seeking to resolve a dispute over records requested during her inquiry into the state’s kinship-care law. The administration says it cooperated and the case is moot because the law is now being implemented with $12 million approved for two years. The judges expect to rule within 40 days.
UK campus utility work starts Sunday, with lane closures on Cooper and University drivesUtility project makes 75 North Red Lot spaces unavailable
Utility line relocation work begins Sunday on the University of Kentucky campus as part of the Chandler Hospital expansion. The work will run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Oct. 29, with intermittent lane closures on Cooper and University drives; one lane is expected to remain open when possible, and flaggers will direct traffic and pedestrians. About 75 spaces in the North Red Lot will be unavailable.
Carrabba's Italian Grill reopens Friday after significant damage from Oct. 8 fireOct. 8 fire-damaged Carrabba's reopens in Lexington
Carrabba’s Italian Grill in Lexington reopened Friday morning, two weeks after an early-morning fire on Oct. 8 caused significant damage to the restaurant.
Seven Kentuckians set to take places in Kentucky music historyTheir work shaped Kentucky's musical legacy
Seven Kentuckians are set to join the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame as its newest members. Their work has helped shape the Commonwealth’s musical legacy. The inductees include contributors beyond musicians.
Kentucky voters head to polls Nov. 3 as 2026 election brings high-profile racesHigh-profile Kentucky races draw statewide, national attention
Kentucky voters will go to the polls Nov. 3, 2026, for the general election. Several high-profile races are drawing statewide and national attention.
Kentucky football hosts Vanderbilt at Kroger Field Saturday amid five-game win streakVanderbilt seeks first SEC win at Kentucky on Saturday
No. 12 Kentucky hosts Vanderbilt at Kroger Field in Lexington on Saturday, Oct. 24, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. The Wildcats (5-1, 4-1 SEC) have won five straight and are coming off a 21-13 victory over Oklahoma; Vanderbilt (3-4, 0-4) lost to Arkansas. The Commodores have won the teams’ last two meetings, including a 45-17 win last season.
No. 12 Kentucky hosts Vanderbilt Saturday as Ricky Lumpkin discusses its 6-1 startRicky Lumpkin joins Drew and Jake to discuss UK's 6-1 start
No. 12 Kentucky hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday. On The Extra Point, former UK defensive lineman and five-year NFL veteran Ricky Lumpkin joins Drew and Jake to discuss the culture change under Will Stein and highlights from Kentucky’s 6-1 start. Lumpkin also explains why Vanderbilt makes him wary of a trap game.
Woman sent to hospital after shooting in Lexington
James Huff, 41, was arrested after a Friday shooting on Pimlico Parkway in Lexington that left his girlfriend with a reported life-threatening gunshot wound; she was taken to a hospital. An arrest citation alleges Huff shot her in the side of the head and later left to remove narcotics from the home. He faces charges of first-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
Parts of Paris under boil-water advisory during valve replacement at 15th and MainValve work on Main Street prompts boil-water advisory
Parts of Paris, Kentucky, are under a boil-water advisory Friday as crews replace a gate valve at 15th Street and Main Street. City officials said the advisory is due to an anticipated loss of water pressure during work that began Friday morning. At 6 p.m., crews are scheduled to uncover part of the Main Street water main; the road will remain open, and traffic flow will not be affected.
Court upholds Kentucky’s ban on child sex dolls after constitutional challenge
A Union County judge rejected Kenneth Moore’s constitutional challenge to Kentucky’s 2024 ban on child sex dolls. Moore, charged in 2025 with trafficking a child
Great Crossing beats Franklin County 3-0 for eighth straight district volleyball titleBoth teams advance to 11th Region after district final
Great Crossing swept Franklin County 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-18) Thursday in Georgetown to win the 41st District girls volleyball championship. The Lady Warhawks claimed their eighth consecutive district title, while both teams advance to next week’s 11th Region tournament. Franklin County will play on the road in the first round; Great Crossing will host.
Frankfort High freshman Jayden Newton named WesBanco Student of the WeekTeacher calls Frankfort freshman a natural lifelong learner
Frankfort High freshman Jayden Newton has been named the WesBanco Student of the Week after being nominated by English 1 teacher Ezra Day. Day described Newton as focused, driven and respectful, saying he takes initiative to deepen his understanding and share how he learns. Newton said he enjoys seeing friends at school, named PE as his favorite class and participates in basketball and baseball.
DeLeye, Gaerte and O’Brien earn AVCA, SEC honors
Kentucky volleyball players Brooklyn DeLeye, Morgan Gaerte and Kassie O’Brien earned honors after the No. 4 Wildcats swept Oklahoma and Arkansas on the road. DeLeye was named SEC Co-Offensive Player of the Week with 34 kills and six aces, while Gaerte shared Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording 27 kills and 14 blocks. O’Brien earned SEC Setter and Player of the Week honors and AVCA National Player of the Week after totaling 91 assists.
Plant board to examine Peaks Mill Water District
The Frankfort Plant Board unanimously approved a letter of intent Tuesday to examine whether it could help address infrastructure and regulatory challenges at Peaks Mill Water District. The review could take up to 12 months and will assess infrastructure, finances and approvals needed for a
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