No. 11 Louisville to face Chattanooga in opener with Flory BidungaFlory Bidunga and Louisville face Chattanooga in opener
No. 11 Louisville and Flory Bidunga are set to face Chattanooga in their season opener.
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Ohio man is at center of political storm in AlaskaPolitical storm in Alaska centers on Ohio man
An Ohio man is at the center of a political storm in Alaska, though the available report does not provide further details.
Former London mayor’s request to change venue denied in campaign finance case
Former London Mayor Randall Weddle’s campaign finance trial will remain in Laurel County after Judge Michael Caperton denied his request to move it to Franklin County. Weddle has pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of violating Kentucky campaign contribution limits. His indictment alleges he used his credit card to route about $18,000 to Gov. Andy Beshear’s campaign and $130,000 to the Kentucky Democratic Party in the names of others. Weddle resigned in July.
Ronald Nored takes over his alma mater Butler, with Lafayette up firstLafayette up first as Ronald Nored takes over Butler
Ronald Nored said he is proud to take over at Butler, his alma mater. Lafayette is first up for Butler.
Bryan Hodgson brings fast pace as Providence opens vs. MaineProvidence opens vs. Maine with Hodgson's fast pace
Providence opens its season against Maine with Bryan Hodgson bringing a fast-paced approach.
Woman pleads guilty in 2020 DUI crash that killed Lexington man
Shaurice Taylor, 27, pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter and a second-offense DUI in the 2020 Lexington crash that killed Nate Bowling; a required-insurance charge was dismissed. Bowling was driving home from work when the crash occurred July 25 at Georgetown Road and Citation Boulevard. Prosecutors recommend a seven-year prison sentence, and Taylor is scheduled for formal sentencing Jan. 28.
Kentucky confirms 201 measles cases, with at least 11 hospitalized in ongoing outbreakLaurel County has 56 of Kentucky's 201 measles cases
Kentucky’s Department for Public Health confirmed 201 measles cases Thursday in the ongoing statewide outbreak, with at least 11 people hospitalized. Officials said cases are concentrated in close-knit, under-vaccinated communities across several counties, including 56 in Laurel County, 15 in Bath County and four in Jessamine County. State officials say 2026 is Kentucky’s worst measles outbreak since 1991; health officials identify MMR vaccination as the best protection.
Behind the blocks of Division I swimming
University of Kentucky senior swimmer Lauren West spends about 20 hours a week swimming and lifting, with early practices and two-a-day training on three days while balancing classes. Head coach Bret Lundgaard says stroke-specific training is helping swimmers get faster, while West describes the mental strain of pursuing race times and managing high expectations. West says the team’s energy and accountability have shaped her, and Lundgaard aims to make Kentucky a perennial top-10 program.
$153 million in medical debt erased for 67,000 Kentuckians
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced the state’s medical debt relief program has erased $153 million in bills for about 67,000 residents. Its second round canceled nearly $50.6 million for more than 22,000 people, with notification letters expected around the week of Nov. 9. Recipients do not need to apply or pay a fee; the program aims to cancel $250 million in debt for about 130,000 eligible Kentuckians.
Nearly 20-acre Princeton site lands funding to prepare for industrial growth
The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority approved more than $350,000 in state funding to prepare a nearly 20-acre site in Princeton, adding to local support for the project. The Princeton-Caldwell County Industrial Development Authority plans to make Tract No. 5 at its industrial park a qualified Build-Ready site capable of supporting a facility of up to 100,000 square feet. No future occupant or building construction has been announced.
137 new Opportunity Zones in 76 counties open doors for investment across Kentucky
Federal officials approved 137 census tracts in 76 Kentucky counties for Opportunity Zone 2.0, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday in Frankfort. The designations take effect Jan. 1, 2027, and provide tax incentives intended to attract private investment to communities historically overlooked for development. Jefferson County received the most designations, with 18; each county that applied for an eligible tract received at least one. Kentucky selected areas based partly on local plans, existing
Wall Street slides as Alphabet revenue miss revives AI capex jittersAlphabet revenue miss revives fears over AI spending
Wall Street stocks fell after Alphabet’s revenue missed expectations, reviving investor concerns about the scale of spending on artificial intelligence.
Greenberg announces start of Belvedere reimagining in LouisvilleLouisville's Belvedere reimagining effort is set to start
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced the start of efforts to reimagine the Belvedere. The report excerpt did not include details about the planned changes or timeline.
Will Stein, Coaches for the Kids donates $1.35 million to children’s hospital
University of Kentucky football coach Will Stein and Coaches for the Kids presented a $1.35 million check to Golisano Children’s at UK on Oct. 28. The donation will support the Institute on Fostering Resilience, which provides resources for children in foster care, including early intervention and help for teens transitioning out of care. This year’s fundraiser raised more than $1 million before a matching gift; CFTK has raised more than $9 million for the hospital over two decades.
Report says Red Sox trade OF Nate Eaton to AthleticsNate Eaton reportedly moves from Red Sox to Athletics
The Red Sox have traded outfielder Nate Eaton to the Athletics, according to a report. No further details of the deal were provided.
America's top-rated fast-food chain is not Chick-fil-AChick-fil-A is not America's top-rated fast-food chain
The Lexington Herald Leader reports that Chick-fil-A is not America’s top-rated fast-food chain. The provided excerpt does not identify which chain ranked first or explain the ranking.
Rebuilt Xavier squad opens season against Mount St. Mary'sXavier begins its season against Mount St. Mary's
Xavier will open its season against Mount St. Mary’s with a rebuilt squad.
Officials aim to coordinate downtown highway closure with caps projectDowntown highway closure may align with caps project
Officials are seeking to coordinate a Downtown highway closure with a caps project. The headline does not specify the timing or details of the plan.
Kentucky measles cases rise to over 200 in largest outbreak in 35 years
Kentucky has reported 201 confirmed measles cases in 2026, the state’s largest outbreak since 1991, according to the Kentucky Department for Public Health. The agency added one case each in Bath and Todd counties Wednesday. Most cases involve people without a recorded measles vaccination; 10 people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin for refusing to play until tradeDylan Larkin suspended after refusing to play until trade
The Detroit Red Wings suspended Dylan Larkin after he refused to play until the team traded him. The headline did not specify the suspension’s length or provide further details.
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