Penn State seeks opening win against Canisius with a new lookCanisius faces new-look Penn State in opener
A revamped Penn State team is seeking a victory against Canisius in its season opener.
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No. 17 Florida has not named QB1 with No. 3 Georgia up nextFlorida keeps QB1 undecided before No. 3 Georgia
No. 17 Florida has not named its starting quarterback ahead of its upcoming game against No. 3 Georgia.
Jannik Sinner to return at Six Kings Slam in DecemberSix Kings Slam in December marks Sinner's return
Jannik Sinner is scheduled to return to competition at the Six Kings Slam in December.
Adair County man arrested after burglary report at his brother's home
Kentucky State Police arrested David West, 22, of Columbia, after responding to a burglary-in-progress report just after 10 p.m. Friday on Little Cake Road in Adair County. Troopers said West allegedly forced his way into his brother’s home and refused to leave. He was charged with second-degree burglary and booked into the Adair County Detention Center; the investigation is ongoing.
Man accused of injuring LPD officer federally indicted, state charges dismissed
State charges against Naqeeb Mufallah, accused of seriously injuring Lexington police Officer Kevin Van Wert during an April 14 traffic stop, were dismissed after a federal grand jury indicted him. The Sept. 3 indictment charges Mufallah with assaulting or interfering with an officer and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Police say Van Wert was dragged into a pole and suffered multiple broken bones before losing his right arm. The federal case is pending.
Magic point guard Jalen Suggs out at least 2 weeks with bruised kneeJalen Suggs' bruised knee sidelines him for at least 2 weeks
Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs will be out for at least two weeks with a bruised knee.
Police take person into custody after possible shooting threat against Georgetown CollegeShelter-in-place order lifted after possible threat at college
Georgetown police detained one person Monday after a possible shooting threat was reported at Georgetown College in Georgetown, Kentucky. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. and located the person; a shelter-in-place order for students, faculty and staff was later lifted. Police said there was no active shooter and no threat to the campus or public. The incident remains under investigation.
Kentucky student charged in vandalism targeting football coach, deputies say
A Rowan County, Kentucky, student is being charged in connection with vandalism targeting high school football coach Jeff Jones, the sheriff’s office said Monday. Jones found graffiti, including a racial slur alongside his last name, in a bathroom near the football field during Friday’s game. Deputies did not specify the charges. School district leaders said racism has no place in its schools and expressed support for Jones and his family.
Shane Steichen keeps Daniel Jones as Colts' starting QBDaniel Jones stays in Colts' starting role
Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen is keeping Daniel Jones as the team’s starting quarterback.
Court date set for man charged in Lexington road rage hit-and-run
Bralen Allen, 19, is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Nov. 2 in Lexington on attempted murder charges stemming from an alleged road rage hit-and-run. Police say Allen hit a man in an apartment complex parking lot after the two argued and the victim took Allen’s phone, which Allen had used to film the incident. The victim suffered extensive injuries, including 10 broken ribs, and was hospitalized.
DOJ to send election monitors to Fayette, Jefferson counties for Nov. 3, 2026 voteMonitors will review polling access and language assistance
The U.S. Justice Department plans to send election monitors to Jefferson and Fayette counties, home to Louisville and Lexington, on Nov. 3, according to a letter to Kentucky election officials. Fayette officials said small teams will review accessibility, language assistance and provisional ballots; Jefferson County expects about a dozen monitors. DOJ says the monitors will observe and report potential violations of federal law, while Jefferson officials questioned whether federal monitoring inside polling
One person detained after possible shooting threat draws police to Georgetown CollegePossible shooting threat leads police to Georgetown College
Police responded to Georgetown College on Monday afternoon after a threat involving a possible shooting. Authorities said no shooting occurred. One person was detained.
Man pleads guilty to crashing into Akron cruiser, injuring 2 officersGuilty plea entered in Akron cruiser crash that hurt 2 officers
A man pleaded guilty to crashing into an Akron police cruiser. Two officers were injured in the collision.
State charges dismissed against man accused of injuring officer after federal indictmentMan faces 2 federal charges in Lexington officer injury case
State charges against Naqeeb Mufallah were dismissed after a federal grand jury indicted him in connection with an April traffic stop in Lexington that left Officer Kevin Van Wert seriously injured. Police say Mufallah fled in a vehicle, dragging Van Wert into a pole; the officer suffered multiple broken bones and lost his right arm. Mufallah faces federal charges of assaulting an officer and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon, with a jury trial set for Nov. 16.
Ohio State professor resigns months after tackling filmmakerFilmmaker tackling preceded professor's resignation by months
An Ohio State professor resigned months after tackling a filmmaker.
Dez Bryant says police aimed a gun at himEx-Cowboys star says police aimed gun at him
Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant said police aimed a gun at him, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported.
Former Ohio youth home executive faces child porn chargesFormer exec of Ohio youth home now faces charges
A former executive of an Ohio home for troubled youth is facing child pornography charges; the available report provides no further details.
Robert Griffin III says he is '100%' interested in Baylor coach openingBaylor opening draws '100%' interest from Robert Griffin III
Robert Griffin III said he is “100%” interested in Baylor’s coaching opening.
Philip Rivers says he understands chatter about NC State openingRivers responds to chatter about NC State opening
Philip Rivers addressed chatter surrounding NC State’s opening, saying, “I understand the chatter.” The report listing did not provide further details about Rivers’ plans or the search.
DHS confirms ICE arrested conservative blogger at Columbus airportICE arrest of conservative blogger at Columbus airport confirmed
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that ICE arrested a conservative blogger at Columbus airport.
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