Mark Pope discusses Milan Momcilovic's offensive gravity in videoPope says Milan Momcilovic is 'like the sun
In a video, Mark Pope compared Milan Momcilovic to the sun while discussing the player’s offensive gravity.
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Fayette Circuit judge beats Beshear-backed opponent for Court of Appeals seat
Fayette Circuit Judge Lucy VanMeter defeated Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan in Tuesday’s race for Kentucky’s 5th Appellate District, receiving 51% of the vote. Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Moynahan in 2025 after Pamela Goodwine was elected to the state Supreme Court. The district includes Fayette and seven other counties. The Kentucky Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee had raised concerns about partisan involvement and Beshear’s fundraising role in the race.
Mark Pope and Kentucky strive for 'beautiful basketballKentucky's pursuit of 'beautiful basketball' with Mark Pope
A video from the Lexington Herald-Leader features Kentucky coach Mark Pope discussing the team’s goal of playing “beautiful basketball.”
South Dakota State spoils Casey Alexander's Kansas State coaching debutCasey Alexander's Kansas State debut ends in defeat
South Dakota State spoiled Casey Alexander’s debut as Kansas State coach, handing the Wildcats a loss.
Iowa tops Lipscomb in opener despite poor shooting at the line and from the arcPoor shooting can't keep Iowa from an opener win
Iowa defeated Lipscomb in its season opener, overcoming poor shooting from the free-throw line and beyond the arc.
Missouri newcomers make strong debut in rout of Cleveland StateCleveland State routed as Missouri newcomers make debut
Missouri's newcomers made a strong debut as the team routed Cleveland State.
Longtime public defender to serve as Fayette County's newest district judgeFayette County's new judge is a longtime public defender
A longtime public defender will serve as Fayette County’s newest district judge.
Story weighs what the College Football Playoff committee got right and wrongWhat the playoff committee got right and wrong
The Lexington Herald-Leader assesses what the College Football Playoff committee got right and wrong. The available text does not specify which teams, rankings or decisions the analysis discusses.
Most recent election results from Richland CountyRichland County's latest election results
A report lists the most recent election results from Richland County, but the provided information does not specify the races, candidates or vote totals.
Spurs seek sixth straight win against MavericksMavericks face surging Spurs on six-game winning bid
The San Antonio Spurs will seek their sixth consecutive win against the Dallas Mavericks.
Boston College beats Wagner in Luke Murray's coaching debutLuke Murray's debut comes as Boston College bounces Wagner
Boston College defeated Wagner in Luke Murray’s coaching debut.
Tennessee offense preview asks whether Kentucky can force the Vols to passPreview focuses on Tennessee's offense
The Lexington Herald-Leader previews Tennessee’s offense ahead of its matchup with Kentucky. The story examines whether Kentucky can force the Vols to rely on the passing game.
South Carolina stifles Stetson in season-opening winStetson falls to South Carolina in opener
South Carolina stifled Stetson to win its season opener.
Delaware County Commission seat is up for grabsSee who's winning the Delaware County Commission race
The race for a Delaware County Commission seat is the focus of a Lexington Herald-Leader report. Its headline promises an update on who is leading, but the provided information does not name candidates or give vote totals.
Pelicans seek fourth straight win in rematch with JazzPelicans face Jazz again while chasing fourth straight win
The Pelicans seek their fourth consecutive win in a rematch against the Jazz.
Incumbents Rogers, McGarvey cruise to easy victories in Congressional races
Republican U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers won Kentucky’s 5th Congressional District race, defeating challenger Ned Pillersdorf with more than 70% of the vote. Rogers has represented the district since he was first elected in 1980 and is the longest-serving member of Congress.
WKYTIncumbent Hal Rogers wins Kentucky’s 5th congressional seat
Kentucky LanternIncumbent Congressmen cruise to easy victories against challengers
FOX 56Republican Hal Rogers wins reelection to US House in Kentucky's 5th Congressional District
LEX18Rep. Hal Rogers wins reelection to US House District 5
WUKYIncumbents Rogers, McGarvey cruise to easy victories in Congressional races
AP projects incumbent James Comer reelected in Kentucky's 1st District electionAP projects Comer reelected after race against Drew Williams
The Associated Press projects that incumbent Rep. James Comer has won reelection to represent Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District. Comer, who has held the seat since 2016, faced Democrat Drew Williams in Tuesday’s election. The district includes 35 counties in central and western Kentucky.
Blythe elected to another term as mayor of Richmond
Robert Blythe won another term as mayor of Richmond, Kentucky, receiving 63% of the vote. His challenger, former city commissioner Ed McDaniel, received 37%, with all precincts reporting. Blythe was first elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022.
17-year-old rescued after suffering broken leg in remote area of Ky. lake bed
Russell County, Ky., search and rescue, sheriff’s, EMS and dispatch crews rescued a 17-year-old with a broken leg from a remote area of a lake bed. The teen was about one mile from the nearest access point, in an area typically underwater during summer pool. Responders determined a ground evacuation was not the safest option, so an air medical helicopter landed on a dry section of the lake bed and transported the patient for care.
Dodge confirms NASCAR Cup Series return after 14-year absenceDodge ends 14-year absence from NASCAR Cup Series
Dodge confirmed it will return to NASCAR’s Cup Series after a 14-year absence.
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