Tamin Lipsey and No. 18 Iowa State take on Memphis in neutral-site openerNo. 18 Iowa State opens against Memphis at neutral site
No. 18 Iowa State, led by Tamin Lipsey, is set to take on Memphis in a neutral-site opener.
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Republican is 'shocked' by Gallrein's false endorsement claimRepublican reacts to Gallrein endorsement claim
A Republican said he was “shocked” by a false endorsement claim involving Gallrein. The headline does not identify the Republican or provide details about the claim.
Moody's says AI financing is driving private credit growth as refinancing risks riseRefinancing risks rise as AI financing boosts private credit
Moody’s says financing for artificial intelligence is driving growth in private credit. The agency also warned that refinancing risks are rising.
International motorsport series set to come to Kentucky in 2027Kentucky to get a major international racing series in 2027
A major international motorsport series is coming to Kentucky in 2027.
US new home sales fall in September as median price drops from a year agoMedian US new-home price drops from a year ago
U.S. new-home sales fell in September, and the median house price was lower than a year earlier. The headline did not specify the size of either decline.
Beshear names Kentucky leaders to boards overseeing health care, education and public safety
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced appointments and reappointments to state boards and commissions overseeing law enforcement, health care, education, juvenile justice and veterans affairs. New appointees include police chiefs Mike Opalek and Derrick Napier to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council, along with health-care professionals to nursing, emergency medical services and respiratory-care boards. Beshear also renewed members’ terms on education, recovery and veterans’ advisory panels.
Purdue and Matt Painter agree to extension through 2030-31Matt Painter's Purdue extension runs through 2030-31
Purdue and men's basketball coach Matt Painter agreed to a contract extension through the 2030-31 season.
Man accused of sexual contact with patients at Glenwood Behavioral HealthGlenwood patients named in sexual-contact allegation
A man is accused of having sexual contact with patients at Glenwood Behavioral Health.
Jennifer Lawrence launches mes, a new haircare and beauty lineNew haircare and beauty line comes from Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lawrence launched mes, a new haircare and beauty line.
Student apartments rejected as Lexington housing debate widensLexington housing debate grows after apartment rejection
A proposed student apartment project was rejected in Lexington, widening the city’s housing debate. The headline does not specify who made the decision or why.
Morehead State breaks ground on new residence hall
Morehead State University broke ground Oct. 23 on a roughly 40,000-square-foot residence hall at the former Butler Hall site on Vaughn Drive in Morehead, Kentucky. The building will add more than 80 beds in two-person micro-apartments with private bedrooms and a shared restroom. It is the third project in a campus housing renewal series; the university has not announced an opening date.
Lexington eliminates nearly $8M in medical debt for more than 4,100 residents
Lexington and nonprofit Undue Medical Debt have erased more than $8 million in medical debt for 4,189 Fayette County residents in the program’s fourth round. The latest relief brings the city-funded initiative’s total to more than $31 million for 15,144 residents. Eligible residents receive relief automatically, and recipients are advised to keep mailed notices as proof their debt was eliminated.
Police: Kentucky driver 'intentionally' crossed center line, charged with attempted murder
A Sharpsburg man, Matthew Lucas Bliffen, was charged with attempted murder after investigators said he intentionally crossed the center line and struck a Nissan on Maysville Road in Montgomery County, Kentucky, on Oct. 24. The Nissan’s driver was critically injured. A citation says Bliffen told investigators he crossed the line because he wanted to hurt himself; he also faces charges including leaving the crash scene.
Tax credit financing supports $400 million Kroger distribution center in Franklin
A $400 million Kroger distribution center in Franklin, Kentucky, has received $22.5 million in New Markets Tax Credit financing from Heartland Renaissance Fund and Empowerment Reinvestment Fund. The 950,000-square-foot facility is expected to serve more than 100 Kroger stores and create 430 permanent jobs and 350 construction jobs. Most positions are expected to be available to low-income workers, and permanent jobs are expected to pay above the area’s living-wage level.
Council approves Haley Pike solar deal funding energy aid, job and environmental programsHaley Pike solar project will redevelop closed landfill
Lexington’s Urban County Council approved a community benefits agreement Oct. 22 for Social Impact Solar’s planned project at the closed Haley Pike Landfill. The deal requires the company to fund programs helping low-income households with high energy costs, as well as environmental education and workforce development. It also requires reporting occupational license fees so the council can track project revenue.
900+ women criminally charged for their conduct during pregnancies
More than 900 women faced criminal charges related to their pregnancies in the three years after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, according to a Pregnancy Justice report. Of 955 cases,
Man pleads not guilty to charges in fatal shooting of Kentucky State Police trooperTrooper's family attends arraignment as man pleads not guilty
Emonnie Branch, 51, pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Warren County to charges stemming from the fatal shooting of Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips. The charges include murder of a first responder, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Phillips was fatally shot during a traffic stop on Interstate 65. Branch is due back in court Feb. 12, 2027, for a discovery hearing.
2 Ohio companies land on Fortune's best retail workplaces listFortune's best retail workplaces list includes 2 Ohio companies
Two Ohio companies were named to Fortune’s list of the best retail workplaces.
Psychologists help LMPD on mental health runs virtuallyLMPD gets virtual psychologist support on mental health runs
Psychologists are helping LMPD respond to mental health calls
Canton considers solar power to lower city energy costsSolar power could cut Canton city energy costs
Canton is considering solar power to reduce the city’s energy costs.
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