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The New York Giants say placing running back Tyrone Tracy Jr. on injured reserve will not change their trade deadline strategy.
The Indianapolis Colts traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers, returning him to the team he previously played for.
Reports say Malik Beasley will plead guilty in a federal betting case. The headline did not provide details about the charges or when he is expected to enter the plea.
FEMA approved a $10.9 million grant to help rebuild Robinson Elementary School in Perry County, Kentucky, which was destroyed after the July 2022 flood damaged it beyond repair. The new campus will be built off KY-80 near the Elk Run subdivision, close to the former school. Construction is expected to begin soon, with plans including a computer lab and space for music.
Kentucky pharmacist Dr. Shelby Dela Cruz returned to Jessamine District Court Tuesday, but her hearing was postponed. A one-digit Social Security number error on a Grayson police citation linked her to misdemeanor license charges belonging to Stephen Ludwig, leading a database to show her license as suspended during a traffic stop. Dela Cruz says her new attorney is considering a trial; the county attorney said he can seek dismissal. Her out-of-state pharmacy licenses remain in limbo, and she is due back
No. 2 Ohio State visits Southern California without Julian Sayin. USC enters the matchup after a humbling setback.
Jazz star Jaren Jackson will miss at least six weeks with a torn M
Fayette County Public Schools drivers and transportation workers are seeking to organize with Teamsters Local 783, whose representative Steven Fightmaster addressed the school board Monday. Fightmaster said workers want a binding contract and claimed they have majority support. Superintendent Bradford cited existing benefits and employee support systems but made no commitment on the organizing effort or further meetings.
Kentucky Blood Center said Tuesday it has a critical need for blood donations, citing decreased donor turnout and low supplies. The Lexington-based center is seeking donors with A-positive, A-negative, O-positive or O-negative blood types. Donors can find a blood center or donation drive through the organization.
Tourism at Central Kentucky horse farms has doubled since the last Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland in 2022, Visit Horse Country officials said, as visitors arrive for Friday and Saturday’s races. Farms including Lane’s End, Coolmore and WinStar are expecting thousands of visitors, up from a few hundred during a typical Breeders’ Cup week. Guests have toured stallions and champions such as Flightline; the nonprofit helps 29 equine farms and businesses host tours.
More than 400 Fayette County Public Schools transportation employees support an effort to gain representation by Teamsters Local 783, the union said, citing concerns over pay, benefits and retaliation. The union asked interim Superintendent Bill Bradford to recognize the group or allow a neutral third party to verify support. Bradford said the district will address employee concerns internally through its communication channels.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said it is “very possible” the team could hire Troy Aikman. The headline did not specify a role or timeline.
No. 8 BYU hosts Arizona State as the Cougars look to avoid another upset loss.
The Downtown Lexington Partnership says its ice rink will take a hiatus this holiday season because of unforeseen circumstances, with plans to bring it back next year. Triangle Park will feature a free, interactive lighting installation, Executive Director Allen McDaniel said. The holiday parade, city tree lighting and menorah lighting will be combined Sunday, Dec. 6. The parade starts at 5 p.m., followed by the tree and menorah lighting at 6 p.m.
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, astronaut Stephen Bowen and Rep. Hal Rogers visited Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky, Tuesday to discuss its Space Science program and work with NASA. The university provided tracking support for Artemis II, and Isaacman said its technology could support communications for future deep-space missions. Rogers announced more than $7.5 million in federal funding as NASA plans additional lunar missions, including an American base on the moon.
A city-commissioned study identified downtown Lexington’s Broadway and High Street intersection as a top priority for pedestrian-safety upgrades; two more intersections will be selected. Recommendations include a pedestrian detection button and revised signal timing at Broadway and High, as well as stricter no-right-turn-on-red rules and audible pedestrian signals. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet data show 121 crashes involving pedestrians in Lexington so far in 2026, with five deaths and more than 100
About a dozen U.S. Department of Justice election monitors are expected in Fayette County, including Lexington, on Nov. 3, County Clerk Susan Lamb said. They will check polling-place accessibility for voters with disabilities and whether poll workers offer provisional ballots when needed. Monitors may ask voters questions, but voters can decline, and monitors must stay 100 feet from polling places. Lamb said it will be business as usual.
Kentucky State University moved up one spot to No. 4 in the Week 8 HBCU Division II Football Coaches Poll, extending its national ranking streak to eight weeks. The Thorobreds (7-2) earned 110 points and lead the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference standings. Virginia Union (7-1) is No. 1, followed by Virginia State and Benedict. Kentucky State hosts Morehouse on Nov. 7 at 1 p.m. at Alumni Stadium in Frankfort.
Wisconsin is ranked No. 25 and preparing to face Iowa in the Heartland Trophy game.
Former Brooklawn employees indicted in the death of a 7-year-old pleaded not guilty.
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