Lexington Brief

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General 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

VIDEO: The making of a Thriller night

Hundreds of performers took part in Lexington’s annual Thriller Parade, reenacting Michael Jackson’s iconic music video on Main Street. Dancers spent weeks rehearsing for the Halloween event, a tradition that began in 2002. A video documents the preparations for this year’s parade.

General 1 outlet · The Kentucky Kernel

A shiny moment, the passion behind Lexington’s Thriller Parade

More than 700 dancers are preparing for Lexington’s 26th annual Halloween and Thriller Parade, rehearsing Michael Jackson’s choreography ahead of the downtown event. New participants Tiffiany and Temple Andrews are returning to performance after a decade away, while longtime dancers William and Sylvia McCray continue a tradition inspired by Jackson’s music. Alesia Miller, who has danced in the parade for nearly 20 years and had four hip replacements, plans to perform with her decorated cane.

Business 1 outlet · WKYT

Lextran launches 12-month on-demand ride pilot for northwest Lexington with four vansNorthwest riders can book Lextran rides for $3

Lextran launched Lextran Connect, a 12-month on-demand microtransit pilot for northwest Lexington, in partnership with Via. Riders can book shared trips through an app, with four wheelchair-accessible vans serving the area and connecting passengers to existing bus routes. The service runs daily from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and costs $3 per ride, paid through the app; connecting to a bus does not require an additional fare.

Schools 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Campbellsville University opens applications for new 42-credit social work doctorateNew program prepares experienced social workers for leadership

Campbellsville University is accepting applications for a new Doctor of Social Work program through its Carver School of Social Work. The 42-credit program is designed for experienced professionals and can be completed in three years, combining online coursework with an on-campus orientation and summer residencies. It will prepare students for leadership in areas including clinical practice, administration, policy development and higher education, with a capstone project and advanced scholarly work.

Government 1 outlet · The Lane Report

Kentucky startup Eulo launches archive with more than 200 million source-backed profilesEulo archive focuses on individual lives, not family trees

Bowling Green, Ky., startup Eulo has launched Eulo Archives, a digital platform with more than 200 million profiles drawn from historical and government records. The company says each profile pairs a protected historical record with space for users to add photos, documents and stories. Co-founder and CEO Dan Murph said the archive focuses on individual lives rather than family trees. Planned collections include university presidents and Group f/64 photographers.

Public safety 1 outlet · LEX18

2 men charged with UK national security offenses over incident at US-run military base in England

Two London men, Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, were charged Tuesday under the U.K.’s National Security Act over a suspected plot involving RAF Fairford, a U.S.-run air base in western England. Abdulkarim is charged with assisting Iran’s intelligence service, while Essghir is charged with entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the U.K. They are due in court Tuesday; six other men arrested in the investigation have been released on bail.

Schools 1 outlet · The Lane Report

UK, Signature HealthCARE partner on 105-bed nursing facility at Hamburg East

The University of Kentucky and Louisville-based Signature HealthCARE will develop and operate a 105-bed skilled nursing facility at UK’s Hamburg East campus in Lexington. UK trustees approved the joint venture Oct. 23, as limited skilled nursing capacity has made it harder to place patients ready to leave the hospital. UK affiliate Beyond Blue will own 60% of the facility, while a Signature affiliate will own 40% and manage operations; UK HealthCare will provide clinical leadership.

Government 1 outlet · The Lane Report

New Kentucky fund will support police dogs and other public safety K9s

Horizon Community Foundation of Northern Kentucky has established the KY K9 Fund in Covington to help public safety agencies across Kentucky buy, train and care for K9s. Donations will support dogs, equipment and program costs, including care after retirement, for police, search-and-rescue, detection and courthouse teams. The fund is intended to provide a stable source of support as local budgets tighten and agencies face challenges with dogs trained to detect marijuana.

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