Wizards F Justin Champagnie undergoes foot surgeryJustin Champagnie has foot surgery
Washington Wizards forward Justin Champagnie underwent foot surgery. The report did not provide details about the procedure or his recovery timeline.
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NKY Area Development District names new executive directorNew executive director named for NKY Area Development District
The NKY Area Development District has named a new executive director.
Top-10 recruit Asa Montgomery commits to DukeDuke adds top-10 recruit Asa Montgomery
Top-10 forward recruit Asa Montgomery has committed to Duke.
State auditor finds 'culture of wasteful spending' at Louisville MSDLouisville MSD faces auditor findings on wasteful spending
A state auditor found a “culture of wasteful spending” at Louisville’s Metropolitan Sewer District, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Newport condo with river views lists for $2.45 millionLuxury Newport condo listing carries a $2.45 million price
A luxury condominium in Newport with river views has been listed for $2.45 million.
Courts to decide fate of Trump’s latest push to control voting as Election Day nears
With Election Day less than a week away, President Donald Trump’s Justice Department has sued Alaska and California and asked Washington officials to set aside ballots cast by alleged noncitizens. The
Former KY deputy accused of firing gun in Lexington faces chargeFormer deputy faces charge over alleged Lexington gunfire
A former Kentucky deputy is accused of firing a gun in Lexington and faces a charge. The charge is not identified in the available information.
Former KY deputy accused of firing gun in Lexington faces a chargeFormer deputy faces a charge over alleged Lexington gunfire
A former Kentucky deputy is accused of firing a gun in Lexington. He faces a charge, but the available details do not identify it.
North Carolina opens against Western Carolina as a work in progressWestern Carolina is North Carolina's opening matchup
North Carolina opens its season against Western Carolina. The Tar Heels are described as a work in progress heading into the matchup.
Man indicted on murder, assault charges in Lexington park shooting
A Fayette County grand jury indicted 18-year-old Jametrius Griffin in connection with the Aug. 15 shooting at Charles Young Park during Lexington’s East End Day. He faces murder, first-degree assault, three counts of second-degree assault and tampering with physical evidence. The shooting killed 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson and
Valkyries sound alarm ahead of Game 6 in Finals vs. DreamValkyries raise concerns before Finals Game 6 against Dream
The Valkyries are sounding an alarm ahead of Game 6 of the Finals against the Dream.
Eastern Kentucky teacher gets $25,000 national prizeTeacher receives a $25,000 national award
An Eastern Kentucky teacher has received a $25,000 national prize. The available information does not identify the teacher or explain why the award was given.
LMPD releases video of deadly shootout at Louisville motelLouisville motel shootout video released by LMPD
The Louisville Metro Police Department released video of a deadly shootout at a motel in Louisville.
Fifth Third’s Kim Halbauer elected Kentucky Chamber chair
Kim Halbauer, regional president of Fifth Third Bank in Kentucky, has been elected chair of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for 2026-27. She succeeds Condrad Daniels, president of HJI Supply Chain Solutions, who will remain on the executive committee as immediate past chair. Les Fugate of Brown-Forman Corp. was selected as chair-elect for 2027. A Northern Kentucky native, Halbauer has led Fifth Third’s Kentucky businesses since 2020, after 30 years with the bank.
SBA disaster declaration approved for 19 Kentucky counties hit by June storms
Gov. Andy Beshear said the U.S. Small Business Administration approved disaster loans for residents, businesses and nonprofits in 19 Kentucky counties affected by June flooding, tornadoes and severe weather. Applications for physical-damage loans are due Dec. 28, 2026; economic-injury loan applications are due July 26, 2027. The storms damaged homes, businesses, public facilities, roads and utilities, and killed six people.
Kentucky MBA rankings highlight online and hybrid options for 2027
MBASchools.org ranked the University of the Cumberlands first among 12 Kentucky online and hybrid MBA programs for 2027, followed by Western Kentucky University and Eastern Kentucky University. The guide compares programs on affordability, flexibility and specializations, with options ranging from fully online study to hybrid courses that require campus sessions. It advises prospective students to confirm delivery formats, total costs, accreditation and MBA-specific employment outcomes with schools.
Wizards No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa to debut WednesdayAJ Dybantsa's Wizards debut is set for Wednesday
AJ Dybantsa, the Washington Wizards’ No. 1 pick, is set to make his debut Wednesday. The available report does not specify an opponent or venue.
UK sues CVS, accuses pharmacy of RICO; university says it's owed $41 millionUniversity says it's owed $41 million as UK sues CVS
The University of Kentucky has sued CVS, accusing the pharmacy company of violating the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act. The university says CVS owes it $41 million.
UK sues CVS, accuses the pharmacy of RICO. University says it’s owed $41 million
The University of Kentucky sued CVS, alleging the pharmacy chain violated federal RICO law. The university says it is owed $41 million.
Streamer Hasan Piker files $72.5 million defamation case against Kentuckian Scott Jennings
Progressive streamer Hasan Piker has filed a $72.5 million defamation lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., against Kentucky commentator Scott Jennings. Piker alleges Jennings falsely told a podcast audience that he had called for Black voters to be lynched, based on an edited video Jennings shared in August. A Snopes review found the clips came from longer streams and showed Piker sarcastically mimicking others’ views; Jennings had not responded to a request for comment.
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