The Sisters of Notre Dame Eastern Kentucky Foundation awarded more than $1.2 million in grants to nonprofits in eight eastern Kentucky counties during its first year of grant-making. In Bath County, funding supported diabetic eye exams, glasses and emergency dental care for uninsured patients, as well as programs to help seniors stay safe at home. Rowan County grants backed elementary-school book vending machines, faith-based programs for student athletes and a transitional home for domestic violence
The top-seeded Vancouver Whitecaps are carrying added motivation into their finale at CF Montreal. The headline does not specify what is driving that motivation.
Zoom Diallo scored a team-high 16 points with three rebounds, two assists, a steal and no turnovers as No. 23 Kentucky beat James Madison 89-80 at Rupp Arena. The Wildcats and Dukes were tied 39-39 at halftime before Kentucky used an 11-0 run to build a lead that reached 14 points. Kentucky next faces No. 17 Kansas in Chicago on Nov. 10.
About 700 students gathered in Louisville for the three-day Kentucky Youth Assembly, where they simulated state government by drafting bills and giving speeches. Simpson County eighth grader Finley West served as youth governor, overseeing proposals on computer screen time, minimum wage and adding a nonvoting student to school boards. The Kentucky YMCA Youth Association runs the program to give students hands-on civics and leadership experience.
Golden State Warriors center Kristaps Porziņģis will step away from basketball for health reasons. The report provided no further details about the timing or duration.