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Injuries were reported in a school bus crash in Lexington. Police shut down a road after the crash; the available report did not identify the road or describe the injuries.
Six people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries after a school bus and another vehicle crashed in Lexington, the Lexington Police Department said. Two children and two adults on the bus and two people in the other vehicle were injured; four children and two adults were aboard the bus. Outbound lanes on Richmond Road at Lakeshore Drive and the left-turn lane onto Fontaine Road were closed while crews waited for a tow truck.
The Village Restaurant in downtown Liberty, Ky., is changing its daily routines to conserve water as drought conditions persist in Casey County. Owner Donna Rigney says staff no longer offer water unless customers ask and use a bus tub to remove food from dishes rather than continuously spraying them before washing. Lake Liberty, the county’s main water source, remains 18 feet down, and a pump capable of moving 2.5 million gallons of water a day has been approved.
Invictus Gaming and T1 secured playoff berths at the League of Legends World Championship.
Kentucky beat UCF 90-76 in overtime in Lexington. The win closed the Wildcats’ exhibition schedule. Kentucky opens its regular season Tuesday against Manhattan at Rupp Arena.
A Kentucky college went into lockdown after a tip was misinterpreted. No charges were filed.
The Breeders’ Cup is returning to Keeneland in Lexington. The Lexington Herald-Leader’s report outlines what to know about the event.
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The PARI Universe playoffs opened with four come-from-behind wins.
The Oct. 28 Powerball drawing offered a $723 million jackpot. The Lexington Herald-Leader report lists the numbers and asks whether anyone won, but the supplied text does not include the numbers or result.
Six health panelists gathered in Corbin to answer questions about DIPG, a rare, aggressive childhood brain tumor with no cure. Kentucky Cancer Registry researcher Eric Durbin said cases in Kentucky have doubled, raising concern in Eastern Kentucky. Experts are examining possible environmental factors, including air, water, soil and wastewater, though one researcher said his
Natus Vincere, Nemiga and FURIA qualified for the playoffs at PGL Masters Bucharest. The headline did not provide further details about their qualification.
Donald Trump has touted projects and payouts while campaigning, but many of the plans and payments he has promoted remain uncertain.
WKYT forecaster Alexa Minton says sunny skies and highs in the 70s are expected across Kentucky today and Friday, with cool nights. Saturday should bring more clouds, but most areas are forecast to stay dry through Halloween and early evening; showers may develop overnight, with about a 50% chance of rain Sunday and light showers possibly lingering into Monday. A slow-moving system could bring rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds late Election Day through Thursday, with heavy rain and a few strong storms
Morton Salt has suddenly closed a mine, a move that could affect Portage County. The nature and scope of any local impacts were not specified in the report provided.
Kentucky’s measles count reached 199 as of Wednesday, according to the state dashboard, with 10 hospitalizations attributed to the disease. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services reported 49 cases in October, down from 96 in September; recent cases in Christian County pushed the total closer to 200. Of the confirmed cases, 197 involved people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. Kentucky reported 13 cases last year.
Possiblemente’s appearance in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint has changed his owner’s life, regardless of whether the horse wins or loses.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have released Otega Oweh, a former Kentucky player. Oweh is injured, but the team is still standing by him.
Possiblemente’s result in the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint is only part of the story for his owner. The Lexington Herald-Leader
The Oklahoma City Thunder have released Otega Oweh, an injured former Kentucky player, but are continuing to stand by him.
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