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The Lexington Herald-Leader outlines key dates for when Kentucky’s newly elected officials take office. The report focuses on the timing of their transition into office.
Northern Kentucky University students caused a stir with a “Rocky Horror” promotion at a church in Fort Thomas.
A report says Colonial is not expected to secure a Championship Series event. The club reportedly feels insulted by the news.
A Lexington Herald-Leader headline describes Boston College and UMass as a warm-up before a bigger game. The listing provides no details about the matchup or the later game.
Seven Kentucky high school football teams forfeited their first-round playoff games, ending their postseason runs before they began.
Steptoe & Johnson PLLC earned eight Metropolitan Tier 1 rankings in Kentucky in the 2027 Best Law Firms list: two in Lexington and six in Louisville. The honors cover commercial and defense litigation, education, insurance, medical and professional malpractice, and railroad law. The Bridgeport, West Virginia-based firm also received 13 national rankings, including Tier 1 in mining and oil and gas law. Rankings draw on client and lawyer evaluations, peer review and information submitted by firms.
Chris Pappas’ election made history, with chicken tenders playing a role, according to
Lexington police Detective Trent Herbert testified about conflicting accounts of an Oct. 23 shooting on Pimlico Parkway that left a woman with a life-threatening head wound. The woman told investigators James Huff shot her as she tried to leave during an argument; Huff allegedly said the gun went off as he grabbed it from her. Herbert said the wound’s location raised questions about Huff’s account. Huff faces assault, evidence-tampering and firearm charges, and his defense questioned how police collected
Truist named Cam Freeman its Kentucky East market president, overseeing commercial banking in Lexington, surrounding counties and Eastern Kentucky. Announced Nov. 4, the appointment puts Freeman in charge of expanding the bank’s regional presence, developing its commercial team and building relationships with businesses and community leaders. Freeman has more than 14 years of banking experience and serves on the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business Dean’s Advisory Council.
Louisville’s 90.5 WUOL will mark 50 years on Dec. 20 with a rebroadcast of its first 90 minutes on air, an anniversary membership drive and events running through May 2027. Louisville Public Media’s celebration begins Dec. 2 with holiday music trivia at Zanzabar; the drive is scheduled for Dec. 14-18. WUOL’s New Lens performance series will feature pianist Lara Downes, Joy Guidry, D-Composed and harpist Brandee Younger from February through May.
UK HealthCare has opened a 13,000-square-foot clinic in Richmond, Kentucky, at 2091 Lantern Ridge Drive. The facility offers primary care for all ages, physical therapy, sports medicine, imaging and a full-service pharmacy. Officials said the location is intended to make care more accessible in central Kentucky and help connect patients with services in Lexington if needed.
Kentucky Kingdom in Louisville plans to open “Midnight Showdown,” billed as the world’s largest indoor wooden roller coaster, in spring 2027. The horse racing-themed family ride will have 1,130 feet of track and two 10-passenger trains. It will anchor Bluegrass Downs, one of two new themed lands opening as part of the park’s $50 million expansion, alongside Happy Valley Farm. The project is the final phase of a five-year overhaul by Herschend Family Entertainment.
Elizabethtown Community and Technical College opened a renovated $3.8 million culinary arts kitchen and dining space at its Regional Postsecondary Center, celebrating with a ribbon cutting and open house. Classes are already underway in the facility, funded in part by $3.2 million in state asset-preservation funds. The relocation also freed space for ECTC’s $60.5 million renovation and expansion of its Occupational Technical Building.
Lexington’s Mobile Market generated more than $117,000 in sales through early October 2026, bringing groceries to neighborhoods without nearby full-service stores. The 60-foot traveling market, launched in 2023, is a partnership of Kroger, God’s Pantry Food Bank and Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. In 2025, it made 736 stops and recorded $163,542 in sales across 9,259 transactions; about 35% involved SNAP benefits. The market accepts SNAP/EBT, debit and credit cards.
A Texas Republican lawmaker wants to limit the governor’s powers following Hinojosa’s win. The headline does not specify which powers the lawmaker seeks to restrict.
UK Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington ranked first among 15 Kentucky hospitals on Newsweek’s 2027 America’s Best-in-State Hospitals list. Baptist Health Lexington placed second, followed by St. Elizabeth Edgewood Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville and UK King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland. Baptist Health had seven facilities on the list. Rankings combine hospital quality data, medical-professional recommendations, patient experience and use of patient-reported outcome measures.
The Louisville Black Chef Showcase returns Sunday, Nov. 8, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. The fourth annual event in Louisville will feature dishes from Black chefs, live music and local vendors. Since launching, the showcase has raised more than $50,000 for community causes, especially Western High School’s culinary program, providing equipment, mentorship and career opportunities for students.
The University of Kentucky opened its Equine Sports Medicine Research Complex at North Farm in Lexington on Oct. 30, expanding research into horse injuries and joint disease. The facility includes a renovated 12-stall barn and an eight-horse exerciser, and will support research and student training. UK says studies of equine conditions such as osteoarthritis may also inform treatments for people; industry partners helped fund the complex, which is booked for research through 2028.
Louisville has broken ground on a bike park in the city’s South End. The opening date was not included in the available report text.
Kentucky Educational Television named longtime journalist and moderator Renee Shaw its executive director and CEO, the network announced Wednesday. She will lead KET’s services, including cultural and historical programming and classroom education resources. Shaw previously hosted “Kentucky Tonight,” covered elections and public forums, and served as director of public affairs, helping expand programs such as “Kentucky Edition.” Her appointment follows the death of former leader Shae Hopkins.
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