Lexington Brief

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Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Golden Alert for 11-year-old Nicholasville boy canceled after he is found safePolice say 11-year-old has returned home

Nicholasville police canceled a Golden Alert for 11-year-old Zander Cates on Friday night after he was found safe and returned home. Police said Cates, who is neurodivergent, had left his home on Imperial Pointe. He was last seen wearing a purple shirt and black pants, and authorities had asked the public for information about his whereabouts.

Public safety 1 outlet · LEX18

Missing 11-year-old Nicholasville boy found safe; police cancel Golden Alert

Nicholasville police said 11-year-old Zander Cates, who had been reported missing, returned home safely Friday night, prompting the cancellation of a Golden Alert. Police issued the alert around 8:45 p.m. after Cates, who is neurodivergent, left his home on Imperial Pointe. The department announced his return in a social media post shortly after 9:20 p.m.

Sports 1 outlet · LEX18

No. 23 Kentucky takes down No. 19 Texas Tech, 76-65, in preseason exhibition

No. 23 Kentucky beat No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 in a preseason exhibition Friday at Rupp Arena in Lexington, earning its second straight exhibition win. The Wildcats overcame an early deficit and answered after the Red Raiders tied the game at 52 with 8:34 remaining. Milan Momcilovic and Malachi Moreno scored 15 points apiece as Kentucky outscored Texas Tech 24-13 after the tie.

Sports 1 outlet · WKYT

Kentucky wins second straight exhibition game

Kentucky improved to 2-0 in its exhibition schedule with a 76-65 win over Texas Tech in Lexington. Sophomore center Malachi Moreno and senior forward Milan Momcilovic each scored 15 points, with Moreno adding six rebounds. Kentucky trailed for much of the first half before a 15-0 run, fueled by six Texas Tech turnovers, helped the Wildcats take control. A second-half scoring drought let the Red Raiders close the gap, but Kentucky pulled away late.

Public safety 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

No. 23 Kentucky beats No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 in its second preseason exhibitionMilan Momcilovic leads Kentucky with 20 in 76-65 win

No. 23 Kentucky beat No. 19 Texas Tech 76-65 at Rupp Arena in the Wildcats’ second of three preseason exhibition games. After trailing 23-16 in the first half, Kentucky surged with a 16-0 run over 2 minutes, 53 seconds and led 37-33 at halftime. Milan Momcilovic scored 20 points, while Alex Wilkins added 16 and freshman Mason Williams had 11 as the Wildcats pulled away late.

Government 1 outlet · WUKY

Planning Commission unanimously rejects rezoning for 10-story downtown apartment projectNeighborhood opposition defeats 225-unit downtown apartment plan

Lexington’s Planning Commission unanimously rejected a zoning change sought by Chicago-based Up Campus for a 10-story, 225-unit apartment building downtown. The project would have affected East High Street, Hagerman Court and Stone Avenue. Residents objected to its potential effects on historic homes, affordable housing and the character of the Aylesford neighborhood. The developer’s attorney argued that limiting redevelopment near historic properties could constrain downtown growth.

Public safety 1 outlet · WKYT

Virginia motorcyclist killed in Letcher County crash

A 48-year-old Norton, Virginia, man was killed Thursday in a motorcycle crash in Mayking, Letcher County, Kentucky. Kentucky State Police said Travis Gilliam lost control on U.S. 119 and crossed into the path of an SUV; the Letcher County Sheriff’s Office pronounced him dead at the scene. Toxicology results are pending, and the crash remains under investigation; police said no autopsy is scheduled.

Schools 1 outlet · WKYT

Kentucky, St. John's discuss 2-year series, with 2027 opener at Arthur Ashe StadiumPitino confirms talks, but Kentucky-St. John's deal isn't final

The University of Kentucky and St. John’s are in advanced discussions about a two-year college basketball series, according to CBS insider Jon Rothstein. The proposed series would begin with a game at Arthur Ashe Stadium in November 2027. Pitino confirmed the discussions but said no agreement has been finalized.

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