No. 1 South Carolina demolishes No. 12 UNC in women's college basketballTop-ranked South Carolina dominates women's basketball matchup
No. 1 South Carolina routed No. 12 North Carolina in a women’s college basketball game.
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Kernel Media breaks records at College Media Convention, wins 61 awards
The Kentucky Kernel and KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion won 61 national awards at the College Media Convention in Kansas City, Missouri, setting a record for Kernel Media. They earned three Pacemaker awards: Broadcast for the second consecutive year, Multiplatform and Newsmagazine, and were finalists for the Feature Magazine Pacemaker. The Newsmagazine award recognized the Kernel’s “Are Dorms Safe?” edition.
Black Church Coalition gathers in Lexington to support families facing financial hardship
Black faith leaders gathered Sunday at Shiloh Baptist Church in Lexington to support families facing financial hardship. The volunteer-run Black Church Coalition, formed in 1983 by four churches, helps cover rent and utility costs when other resources are exhausted. Speakers said more than 900 students experienced homelessness in the past school year, a figure that includes only those identified. The coalition urged members to extend its work beyond church walls.
Rams WR Puka Nacua injured late in win over CommandersPuka Nacua's knee injury comes late in Rams' win
Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua suffered a knee injury late in the team’s win over the Washington Commanders.
Packers intercept Drake Maye 3 times in win over PatriotsGreen Bay's offense hums in victory over New England
The Green Bay Packers intercepted New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye three times. Their offense also performed well in the victory over the Patriots.
Mexico captures alleged cartel cell leader with help from DEA intelligenceDEA intelligence aids operation targeting alleged cartel leader
Mexican authorities captured an alleged cartel cell leader in an operation aided by intelligence from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Ann-Katrin Berger guides top-seeded Gotham past Reign in quartersTop-seeded Gotham gets past Reign in quarters
Ann-Katrin Berger guided top-seeded Gotham past the Reign in a quarterfinal match. The win sent Gotham through to the next round.
WTGL makes bright start with Lydia Ko, Michelle Wie West front and centerLydia Ko, Michelle Wie West are front and center at WTGL
WTGL made a bright start, with Lydia Ko and Michelle Wie West featured prominently.
Trump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job, but acceptance is unclearWhite posts White House lectern photo after press secretary offer
President Donald Trump said Saturday on Truth Social that he offered UFC CEO Dana White the job of White House press secretary and urged him to accept. Trump did not say whether White had agreed, and Scripps News contacted the White House for details about the statement. The post came about three weeks after Trump said Katie Zacharia would leave the role, five days after starting it.
LEX18Trump claims he offered job of White House press secretary to UFC CEO Dana White
Herald-LeaderTrump offers UFC chief Dana White top communications job - Lexington Herald Leader
WKYTTrump offers UFC chief Dana White press secretary job
Herald-LeaderTrump offers White House press secretary job to UFC CEO Dana White - Lexington Herald Leader
Herald-LeaderTrump says Dana White press secretary offer was a joke - Lexington Herald Leader
Kyle Larson claims third Cup Series title as Ryan Blaney takes checkers in finaleRyan Blaney takes checkers in finale as Larson claims title
Kyle Larson claimed his third Cup Series title. Ryan Blaney won the season finale.
Kentucky club hockey wins two-game series against Louisville at Lexington Ice CenterKentucky, Louisville play second game of series in Lexington
Kentucky club hockey won its two-game series against in-state rival Louisville. The teams faced off in the series’ second game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. The game was
Letcher County woman dies in Perry County crash on KY-15; passenger hospitalizedPassenger hospitalized after fatal crash in Chavies
Amanda Carter, 35, of Burdine, died after a single-vehicle crash shortly after midnight Saturday on KY-15 in the Chavies community of Perry County, Kentucky State Police said. Her vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, crossed into the southbound lane, struck a guardrail and overturned. Carter, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries; the crash remains under investigation.
FOX 56Woman killed, another hospitalized in Perry County rollover crash
Herald-LeaderWoman killed, another injured in Eastern Kentucky car crash, state police say - Lexington Herald Leader
Herald-LeaderWoman killed, another injured in Eastern Kentucky car crash, state police say - Lexington Herald Leader
WKYTWoman killed in single-vehicle crash in Perry County
Special Olympics Kentucky holds flag football tournament in Winchester
Special Olympics Kentucky held the 2026 Simon Cecil Memorial State Flag Football Tournament in Winchester on Sunday, Nov. 8, with more than 20 teams from across the state competing for the championship. The tournament honored Simon Cecil, a Winchester teen with special needs who died last year. His father said Simon could not play but often cheered on his friends. Organizers said basketball season is next.
Kentucky volleyball sweeps Mississippi St for 3rd straight winSweep gives Kentucky volleyball its 3rd straight win
Kentucky volleyball swept Mississippi State to secure its third straight win.
Council to review efforts aimed at making streets safer, more efficient
Lexington City Council will receive its first biennial progress report on the STREEET Safety Task Force’s Complete Streets program on Nov. 10. The report says nearly one-third of residents cannot or choose not to drive, while many streets lack sidewalks, safe crossings or connected routes for biking and transit. It will cite a $65,000 High Street pilot that reduced speeding and outline plans for a GIS system to track infrastructure investments.
HBCU basketball player is recovering after a shootingBasketball player recovering after shooting
An HBCU basketball player is recovering after a shooting, the Lexington Herald-Leader reported. The available report does not identify the player, school or location.
Ajsa Sivka hits eight threes as Kentucky beats NC State
Ajsa Sivka made eight three-pointers as Kentucky beat NC State.
Where to watch Buccaneers-Bears on TV for Sunday Night Football tonightTV channel for tonight's Buccaneers-Bears game
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers face the Chicago Bears in tonight’s Sunday Night Football game. The Lexington Herald-Leader’s viewing guide covers what TV channel is carrying the live broadcast.
Younger generations bring the skill of listening to UN Crisis Simulation
Students from the University of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University, Northern Kentucky University and Bluegrass Community and Technical College joined the Global Diplomacy & Leadership Conference at UK’s White Hall Classroom Building on Nov. 7. In a United Nations crisis simulation, teams representing Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and Saudi Arabia negotiated water security and regional cooperation in the Middle East. The exercise gave students practice listening, discussing differing views and negotiating
Giants QB J.J. McCarthy (hip) exits, then returns against EaglesJ.J. McCarthy returns after exiting vs. Eagles
Giants quarterback J.J. McCarthy exited the game against the Eagles with a hip issue. He later returned.
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