BC seeks its first road win of the season against Georgia TechGeorgia Tech matchup puts BC's road-win bid in focus
BC seeks its first road win of the season against Georgia Tech.
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Darren Clarke takes early lead in Schwab Cup playoff openerSchwab Cup playoff opener puts Clarke out front
Darren Clarke took an early lead in the Schwab Cup playoff opener.
Sold-out Kentucky-Vanderbilt game drives ticket demand and betting interest
Kentucky’s sold-out football game against Vanderbilt at Kroger Field in Lexington is driving ticket demand and betting activity ahead of Saturday’s 7:30 p.m. kickoff. After the Wildcats beat Oklahoma, TickPick’s get-in price rose from $76 to $137 and has since eased to $97; StubHub ranks the matchup as Kentucky’s second-most in-demand home game this season. FanDuel reports 59% of bettors pick Kentucky to win outright and 70% to cover the 10.5-point spread.
Auburn, No. 18 LSU prepare for clash with 'relief syndrome' in focusRelief syndrome' draws focus before Auburn-LSU clash
“Relief syndrome” is a focal point as Auburn and No. 18 LSU prepare to meet. The headline provides no further details about the issue or the matchup.
Union aim to continue sizzling run in matchup against RevolutionRevolution face Union during opponent's sizzling run
The Union will face the Revolution as they look to continue a strong recent run. The headline does not specify where the matchup will take place.
Pentagon designates Confucius Institutes a national security threatConfucius Institutes designated a national security threat
The Pentagon has designated Confucius Institutes a national security threat, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Police: Stabbing suspect arrested after 42-minute pursuit through 3 Kentucky counties
Juan Ponce, 20, was arrested Thursday after a 42-minute police pursuit through three Central Kentucky counties, ending on U.S. 460 near the Bourbon-Montgomery County line with a PIT maneuver. Police accuse Ponce of stabbing his friend, Adolfo Nataren, in Paris; Nataren survived and is in stable condition. Ponce faces attempted murder and assault charges in Bourbon County, plus fleeing and wanton endangerment charges in Winchester.
Man arrested in Lexington shooting after woman suffers life-threatening injuryWoman has life-threatening injury after Lexington shooting
A man was arrested after a woman suffered a life-threatening injury in a shooting in Lexington.
Woman suffers life-threatening injury in Friday afternoon Lexington shootingLexington shooting leaves woman with life-threatening injury
A woman suffered a life-threatening injury in a shooting in Lexington Friday afternoon.
Appeals court upholds ruling keeping former Letcher County sheriff in jail without bondFormer Letcher County sheriff remains jailed without bond
The Kentucky Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s order keeping former Letcher County Sheriff Mickey Stines in jail without bond.
Columbus looks to regroup for crucial match against TorontoColumbus faces Toronto in crucial match
Columbus is trying to regroup ahead of a crucial match against Toronto. The team is described as battered, though no further details are provided.
Nashville SC faces Montreal with Supporters' Shield in reachMontreal is next as Nashville SC eyes the Shield
Nashville SC is nearing the Supporters’ Shield, with Montreal next on its schedule. The headline provides no further details about the matchup or the teams’ standings.
Good Question: Why does Kentucky have two time zones?
WKYT’s Good Question report explains that Kentucky is among 15 states with more than one time zone. The Standard Time Act of 1918 made the time zones already used by railroads part of federal law, and the Uniform Time Act of 1966 placed time zones under the U.S. Department of Transportation. Before 1918, cities set their own times, which could differ within a state.
Winchester police chief explains decision to join multi-county chase, stemming from stabbing in Paris
After a stabbing in Paris, Ky., 20-year-old Juan Jose Garcia Ponce allegedly fled in the victim’s car, leading police on a chase through several counties. Winchester Police Chief Travis Thompson said his officers joined because Garcia Ponce was wanted for attempted murder and other charges. The pursuit, which reached speeds of 70 to 100 mph and involved multiple crashes, ended in Mount Sterling when Paris police used a PIT maneuver. The victim survived and is stable; Garcia Ponce faces 12 charges.
Kentucky voters to decide whether to limit governor’s pardon power before elections
Kentucky voters will decide whether to bar governors from issuing pardons from 60 days before an election through Inauguration Day. The proposal follows former Gov. Matt Bevin’s issuance of more than 600 pardons and commutations after losing reelection in 2019. State Sen. Chris McDaniel supports the measure as a way to ensure accountability, while Gov. Andy Beshear opposes limiting the powers of future governors.
Man convicted of 2018 Georgetown campus rape granted new evidentiary hearing
The Kentucky Court of Appeals on Friday affirmed an order for a new evidentiary hearing in Cody Arnett’s case, stemming from the 2018 rape of a Georgetown College student in her dorm. The hearing will examine whether witness recordings were withheld from the defense. The court also noted that an assistant commonwealth’s attorney declined to provide an affidavit. Arnett was convicted in 2021.
Sister of Lexington man killed in police shooting says more addiction resources are needed
Patricia Stone of Paris, Kentucky, is mourning her brother Timothy, 48, who Kentucky State Police say was shot and killed by officers after firing at them following a pursuit from Lexington. She described him as a father of six and licensed plumber who struggled with addiction. Stone said he needed mental health and drug treatment after jail and called for more support for people returning to their communities. She said she does not blame the officers.
Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball coach A.W. Hamilton speaks about children’s book
Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball coach A.W. Hamilton has released “Dream Big,” a children’s book outlining five principles to help kids reach their goals. He is giving copies to K-6 students in Madison, Knott and Perry counties, as well as fifth- and sixth-graders in Clark County; he and his wife also donated a book to every elementary school in Kentucky. Hamilton discussed the project on WKYT’s “Afternoon Rundown.” The book is available on Amazon, and he is scheduled to sign copies at the
Court records reveal new details in Pimlico Parkway shooting in Lexington
Court records say James Huff, 41, is accused of shooting his girlfriend at a Pimlico Parkway home in Lexington on Friday, leaving her with life-threatening injuries. Police allege Huff told investigators he left to remove narcotics and threw them into a creek; the handgun was not found where he said it was. He faces assault, evidence-tampering, felon-in-possession and marijuana-possession charges. Huff pleaded not guilty at arraignment Monday, and his $100,000 bond was maintained. He is due back in court
Woman shot in Lexington neighborhood, man in custody
Lexington police are investigating a Friday afternoon shooting in the 3000 block of Pimlico Parkway. A woman suffered life-threatening injuries, and a man is in custody.
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