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Kentucky State Police are investigating a fatal crash on KY-1148 in the Isom community of Letcher County. A westbound 2000 Chevrolet Silverado struck bicyclist Lloyd Collins, 38, of Whitesburg, shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday; he was pronounced dead at the scene. KSP said Collins was not wearing a helmet, toxicology results are pending, and Detective Scott Caudill is reconstructing the crash.
The NFL and NFL Players Association are conducting a joint review of Jalen Hurts’ diagnosis. Hurts is the Philadelphia Eagles’ quarterback. The available report does not specify the diagnosis or what prompted the review.
A popular Italian restaurant in Lexington has closed after its owner retired.
The owner of a popular Italian restaurant in Lexington has retired, and the eatery is closed.
The final round of a golf tournament in Bermuda was scrapped, leaving a two-man playoff to decide the outcome. The playoff is scheduled for Monday morning.
The Atlanta Falcons made key plays to defeat the San Francisco 49ers, handing them their first loss of the season.
Lexington’s Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee is scheduled to discuss FY26 fund-balance spending proposals Oct. 27. Of the city’s $169 million balance, $6.04 million is unassigned; Mayor Linda Gorton recommends spending most of it on gas-tax revenue replacement, vehicle fuel costs and affordable-housing loans. Councilmembers’ proposals total $9.72 million, so members will need to decide which projects to fund, scale back or defer.
Lexington artist Noa Artemisia Clare, known as “Watercolor Girl,” will paint horse portraits as a guest artist in the 1936 Room during the Breeders’ Cup. After more than a decade working in oils, she switched to watercolors at Keeneland sales two months ago, where her live horse paintings drew attention. Clare said the new medium helped her cope with OCD and depression, and she plans to keep painting horses.
Miami and Ohio State solidified their positions near the top of the latest AP Top 25 poll.
The final round in Bermuda was scrapped. A two-man playoff is set for Monday morning.
Dustin Johnson is among LIV Golf players reportedly seeking more than $100 million from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, according to a report.
A report says Dustin Johnson is among LIV Golf players seeking more than $100 million from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
Kentucky State Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed in the chest Saturday night on Thornton Road in Letcher County. The woman was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Troopers identified 72-year-old Stuart Reynolds of Whitesburg as a suspect; he was later found on U.S. 23 in Wise County, Virginia, and taken into custody on unrelated charges. Kentucky assault-related charges are pending.
Daniil Medvedev won his 25th career title in Almaty, according to an ATP roundup.
A westbound 2000 Chevrolet Silverado struck bicyclist Lloyd Collins, 38, of Whitesburg, on KY 1148 in the Isom community of Letcher County just before 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Kentucky State Police said. Collins was pronounced dead at the scene by the Letcher County Coroner’s Office; police said he was not wearing a helmet. KSP is investigating and reconstructing the crash, and toxicology results are pending.
Oregon fired offensive coordinator Drew Mehringer after a loss to Illinois.
Houston Texans running back Woody Marks is questionable to return after sustaining a leg injury.
A Rowan County ambulance carrying a critical patient overturned in a two-vehicle crash Sunday afternoon on West New Circle Road near North Broadway in Lexington, according to the Lexington Fire Department. Four people were taken to a hospital: the critical patient and three others with non-life-threatening injuries. Lexington EMS completed the patient’s transport, while police redirected traffic as crews cleared debris.
The Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream have reached a critical Game 5. Defense is expected to play a major role in the deciding matchup.
Stephanie Stratton, chief nursing officer at Frankfort Regional Medical Center, was diagnosed with HR-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer at 47, despite no family history and years of normal mammograms. She chose a partial mastectomy and radiation at the hospital, where colleagues supported her through treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now back at work, Stratton says she is a survivor and encourages women to keep up with screenings and report changes, even after normal mammograms.
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