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Alexandra Shubladze upset top-seeded Sorana Cirstea in Hong Kong, according to a WTA roundup. The report provided no score or further match details.
The Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters’ annual holiday toy program will be based on the second floor of Baptist Health Hamburg, 300 Baptist Health Boulevard, off Polo Club. Sign-ups begin Monday, Nov. 9, with signs and staff directing visitors at the hospital. The program had been planned for the former Isaac’s House Warmings building, but its owners withdrew permission to use the space.
Rams coach Sean McVay said defensive end Myles Garrett will return against the Washington Commanders.
WKYT and Commerce Lexington have launched the Marketing Advantage Program for member businesses in Lexington. WKYT’s digital team will provide a complimentary review of businesses’ online visibility, search presence and digital reputation, along with access to special pricing. The partners say the program is intended to help local employers strengthen their digital marketing and reach more customers.
Mustard Seed Hill in historic Millersburg, Kentucky, will host its Christmas event on select nights Nov. 27-Dec. 23, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m. The three-acre display will feature illuminated pathways and holiday installations, alongside the ninth annual Kentucky Gingerbread Competition and an indoor market with products from more than 60 Kentucky artisans. Food trucks, live music on select nights, carriage rides and overnight stays will also be available.
The Toronto Blue Jays said anti-Muslim videos posted on outfielder Anthony Santander’s social media account do not represent the team’s values. Santander shared the videos after Michigan elected Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim American U.S. senator and deleted them Thursday. The clips included claims that Muslims are not kind and that Sharia law would be imposed in the United States. The team said baseball is for everyone and all fans are welcome at its ballpark.
Jefferson County Public Schools is losing another senior leader as its communications director departs. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported the departure in an exclusive story.
WKYT forecaster Alexa Minton says light rain and drizzle will linger across parts of Kentucky Monday, with temperatures ranging from the 50s in the north and east to the 70s in the south and west. Most areas should be dry Tuesday for Election Day, but southwest winds may gust to 30 mph. Showers and thunderstorms return Wednesday, with cooler, more November-like temperatures expected by the weekend.
A report says the DP World Tour has offered golfer Bryson DeChambeau full status for the 2027 season.
Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services says a security vulnerability made some patient information on the state’s measles dashboard publicly accessible in September. Officials discovered the issue Sept. 23 and secured the data; the number of people affected remains unclear as the cabinet
Louisville’s women’s soccer team scored a goal described by the Lexington Herald-Leader as the season’s craziest. The available report excerpt does not specify the opponent, match result or how the goal was scored.
NBC’s TODAY show visited a small town in Eastern Kentucky as part of an effort to “tell America’s story.”
The Lexington Herald-Leader previews Kentucky’s Week 10 football game against Tennessee, with a prediction and odds for the matchup.
The 45th Kentucky Book Festival returns Saturday to Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington, with more than 90 authors, children’s activities and free admission; it starts at 9:30 a.m. Kentucky Cider Days includes a fall market Saturday at Wise Bird Cider and a ticketed tasting Sunday in Lexington’s Distillery District. Midway Art Studios will host a holiday market Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., featuring handmade goods, paintings and local artists.
Chips are being recalled in Kentucky because they may contain metal. The contamination could lead to hair loss and stomach problems. The available information does not identify the brand or where the chips were sold.
Brittany Gerkey, 39, was sentenced Thursday to five years in prison for her role in stealing more than $500,000 from Bluegrass Stockyards in Albany, Kentucky. She pleaded guilty to theft and unlawful computer access; the two five-year terms will run concurrently, with credit for time served. Gerkey must pay $179,286.44 in restitution, including $25,000 upfront, and has agreed to testify against former stockyard manager Bret Carver. Carver is scheduled for a jury trial Jan. 27.
Former assistant Jessamine County Attorney Eric Wright pleaded guilty to abuse of public trust and first-degree official misconduct, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office said. Prosecutors said Wright offered to dismiss a traffic ticket for $300 and later admitted keeping the money. The Commonwealth recommended a two-year sentence, and Wright’s law license will be suspended immediately. He is scheduled to be sentenced Jan. 21, 2027, at 9 a.m.
The Cardinals promoted Rob Cerfolio to general manager. The available report did not provide further details about the move.
New England Patriots running back TreVeyon Henderson addressed a medical condition, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available report does not specify the condition or what Henderson said about it.
The New York Jets will be without wide receiver Garrett Wilson against the Kansas City Chiefs. Wilson is out with a concussion.
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