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KSP: Missing 10-Year-Old Jackson Boy Found Dead, Mother Arrested

Drones · Lexington

KSP: Missing 10-Year-Old Jackson Boy Found Dead, Mother Arrested

76% Center coverage: 21 sources

JACKSON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Jayden Spicer’s mother is facing charges after the missing 10-year-old boy’s body was found in a shallow grave after nearly a week of searching. He was reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 6, and was believed to have disappeared overnight, wearing blue “Sonic the Hedgehog” pajamas. The near week-long search for the missing boy came to an end on Tuesday, Aug. 12, Trooper Matt Gayheart told FOX 56. RELATED | Community c…See the Story

Mark Story: The 10 coaches and players under the most pressure in 2025 Kentucky college football

Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington

Mark Story: The 10 coaches and players under the most pressure in 2025 Kentucky college football

100% Center coverage: 17 sources

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Since Western Kentucky moved to the FBS in 2008, there has been an enduring reality to college football in the commonwealth: It is rare when all three of our state’s Football Bowl Subdivision programs — Kentucky, Louisville…See the Story

Nearly 2,000 Kentucky Driver's Licenses Revoked Amid Fraud Investigation

Immigration · Lexington

Nearly 2,000 Kentucky Driver's Licenses Revoked Amid Fraud Investigation

70% Center coverage: 13 sources

By Karolina Buczek Click here for updates on this story LEXINGTON, Kentucky (WLEX) — Gov. Andy Beshear confirmed that almost 2,000 Kentucky driver’s licenses have been revoked following allegations of a fraud scheme involving undocumented immigrants. The governor said 1,985 driver’s licenses were discovered during routine reviews of credential applications and have since been revoked. “The revoked credentials, if used, would not work at an a…See the Story

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Massie, Khanna Bringing Epstein Survivors to Capitol

55% Center coverage: 11 sources

(The Hill) -- Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) and Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) are planning to bring survivors of abuse by the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his convicted co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell to the Capitol. Khanna and Massie announced that the survivors will join them at a press conference the morning of Sept. 3, the day that the House returns from August recess. According to an advisory from the lawmakers, several of the survivors will…Thomas Massie · Lexington See the Story

Texas Roadhouse Invests Big in the Derby City

100% Center coverage: 3 sources

The company is buying the two buildings that host its corporate headquarters and restaurant support center on Dutchmans Lane in Louisville.Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington See the Story

UK Women’s Soccer Opens Season With 4-0 Victory Over Jackson State (W/ Photos)

Kentucky women’s soccer (1-0-0) had the honor of kicking off the 2025-2026 collegiate athletics calendar on Thursday, defeating Jackson State (0-1-0) by a score line of 4-0 at the Bell Soccer Complex. Led by the first collegiate brace of Anna Sikorski’s career, a multi-point effort from SEC All-Freshman Team member Alexis Tylenda, and the first goal of Thalia Morisi’s Kentucky career, the Cats extended their home unbeaten streak to 16 matches, d…Soccer · Lexington See the Story

In Kentucky, we’ve spent years growing talent — only to have Washington slam the door

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President Trump's new signature law abandons education as a public good, writes Nicholas D. Hartlep, who says higher education should not be rationed to the wealthy. (Getty Images)While the nation was distracted by headlines about celebrity trials and summer storms, a seismic shift occurred in American education policy: The U.S. Department of Education was effectively gutted by President Donald Trump’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Bille…Donald Trump · Lexington Read Article

New breast reconstruction option helps women regain confidence

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Amanda Morgan is the first woman in Kentucky to receive a new breast implant option available in larger sizes.Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington Read Article

As students return to the classroom, new Kentucky school laws are now in effect

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Lawmakers have passed several laws that will make changes in Kentucky schools this year.One that students are likely to notice right away is how they're now required to begin their day.Following the passing of Senate Bill 19, schools will devote up to two minutes at the start of the day for students to pray or meditate. Students who don't want to participate do not need to, but the law says they must remain silent and cannot distract other stude…Senate · Lexington Read Article

Recovery after flooding: A tattoo artist inks a new storefront

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With fresh ink, new equipment and the team back, Amaysing Ink tattoos is back in business. The shop held a ribbon cutting event on Thursday.Floods · Lexington Read Article

Kentucky lawmaker reintroduces beef processing bill

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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-KY, has reintroduced a bill to allow farmers to sell cuts of beef processed at locations that are not federally inspected.Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington Read Article