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August 18, 2026

• Bardstown Bourbon drops 2 new releases. One scored near perfect in recent judging
• Drake’s is launching a new menu of dishes and drinks, and you can help ‘taste test’ it
• Wichita St. is a welcome add to a lackluster UK men’s hoops home non-league slate
• Why the NCAA doesn’t want players like Mark Mitchell to play another season
• Trinity in a familiar slot in 2026 Herald-Leader Kentucky Class 6A football poll
• Meet Aaron Gates, the ‘star’ of Kentucky football’s new defensive scheme
• One of Nashville’s best delis is finally opening in Lexington. Here’s an inside look
• Award-winning author Percival Everett visiting Lexington in October
• Wounded 14-year-old is recovering from ‘pain and fear’ of Lexington mass shooting
• Former boxing champion living in Lexington charged with violating protective order
• Latest Maker’s Mark release uses some of distiller’s oldest bourbon yet
• Families sue KY boater involved in fatal July 4 crash on Herrington Lake
• Despite challenges, some Lexington restaurants are hitting big milestones. Catch up here
• Bicyclist in Lexington seriously injured in collision. Road has reopened
• Kentucky state education employee charged with DUI for a second time
• Measles outbreak confirmed by KY health officials, with cases in four counties
• Man dies at hospital after becoming unresponsive at Kentucky jail
• Family created scholarship to honor beloved late professor. KY university halted it over DEI fears
• Another Northern KY city is cutting ties with Flock and license plate cameras
• Rand Paul says he doesn’t know why people want more details on McConnell’s health
• Local shop plans ice cream and Jonas Brothers ticket giveaway at Rupp Arena
• As Demetrus Liggins retires, what will FCPS superintendent search look like?
• Murder suspect shot Lexington man due to trauma from prior fight, lawyer argues
• KY has more than 20 medical marijuana dispensaries. Here’s where to find them