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Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is proposing a major change to its calendars for the next two school years, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Kentucky shelters are mourning the loss of Marie Jones. Jones was a longtime animal rescuer and advocate. She was remembered for believing she could help any scared dog.
The U.S. Department of Justice will monitor polling places in Jefferson County on Election Day.
An ambulance carrying a patient was involved in a crash. A Lexington ambulance transported the patient to a hospital.
An ambulance carrying a patient was involved in a crash. A Lexington ambulance then took the patient to a hospital.
The Fayette County Board of Education will discuss efforts to address district financial issues at its Oct. 26 meeting in Lexington. Independent auditor Weaver and Tidwell made 70 recommendations in August 2026 to strengthen budgeting and spending controls; the board will hear updates on implementation and correcting past errors, and review a draft of September financial reports. A public survey on the next superintendent is set to open around 5 p.m., before the 6 p.m. meeting at the John D. Price
Kentucky rose three places to No. 9 in the Associated Press Top 25 after beating Vanderbilt 34-17 on Saturday at Kroger Field. The Wildcats also climbed four spots to No. 8 in the USLBM Coaches Poll and are 7-1 overall, including a 5-1 record in Southeastern Conference play. After a bye week, Kentucky will travel to Knoxville to face No. 16 Tennessee on Nov. 7.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals heard arguments Friday in Auditor Allison Ball’s lawsuit alleging Gov
UC Berkeley’s Othering and Belonging Institute held its fall conference in Kentucky, citing local efforts to build belonging and collective change. Louisville
One of the Fayette school board chair’s opponents says a financial “betrayal” will be a campaign issue.
The UK has sanctioned 15 commanders from rival factions in Sudan over wartime rape.
Sutton’s, a traditional Italian restaurant in Lexington, is closing as its owner retires. The restaurant had served Italian dishes in the city since 2008, nearly 20 years.
A Lexington Herald-Leader mailbag examines Kentucky’s realistic path to the SEC championship game.
A Lexington Herald-Leader mailbag examines Kentucky’s realistic path to the SEC championship game.
MassMu is set to open “Accessible Expressions,” an art show.
CivicLex’s first Civic Assembly brought 30 randomly selected Lexington residents together for more than 30 hours to review the city-county government charter. After seven sessions, members backed three recommendations: raise council salaries to the city’s average wage starting in 2031, set attendance and accountability standards, and review the charter every eight years. Each proposal won at least 85% support and will go before Fayette County voters on Nov. 3.
Democrats John “Drew” Williams, Megan Wingfield and Ned Pillersdorf are challenging Republican U.S. Reps. James Comer, Brett Guthrie and Hal Rogers in Kentucky districts rated safe for the GOP. The candidates say their campaigns are addressing local concerns, including data centers and affordability, and can build voter connections even if they do not win. Former Gov. Paul Patton has endorsed Pillersdorf. Election Day is Nov. 3, with early voting starting Oct. 29.
A Japanese auto union group is looking beyond inflation-linked pay increases as it considers its priorities for 2027 wage talks.
A woman who nearly skipped her mammogram had breast cancer detected during the screening, according to an exclusive report by the Lexington Herald-Leader.
SMC surgeon Rebekah Wever was inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
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