https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317110304.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/8f916f24-f95a-4bd0-ac5d-d8a789d007d5/1_th.jpg Mark Story and Caroline Makauskas on Kentucky football, Week 1: UK vs. Youngstown State Lexington Herald-Leader sports columnist Mark Story and sports reporter Caroline Makauskas break down expectations and hopes for the new-look Kentucky football team, its Week One matchup against ranked FCS program Youngstown State and the on-paper strengths and question marks of the 2026 UK roster. Filmed Sept. 2. https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317110304.html/video-embed 563 2026-09-03T10:32:00Z no https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article317119894.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0531fd8d-9e26-4335-9cd4-b3c70d0a39a6/1_th.jpg Fired Lyric Theatre director says he doesn't know why he was let go Christian Adair, who was the executive director of Lexington's Historic Lyric Theatre for three years, said he was unsure why the organization's board fired him this week. https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/counties/fayette-county/article317119894.html/video-embed 54 2026-09-03T19:59:24Z no https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article317103968.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/e4fe8e35-9367-452a-921a-e997b966f9f9/1_th.jpg Four Roses releases 2026 Limited Edition Small Batch bourbon Four Roses has released its annual Limited Edition Small Batch bourbon for 2026. Bottled at 109.2 proof and selling for $249, the bourbon will be available beginning Oct. 10. https://www.kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbon/article317103968.html/video-embed 97 2026-09-02T18:25:02Z no https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article317115381.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3f7a66a3-7972-4b4c-87ba-b8d884ff77b3/1_th.jpg Kentucky partnership with Evan Williams will feature prominently at UK athletic events The University of Kentucky and Heaven Hill Brands have signed a multiyear partnership deal that will include branding across several athletic venues, including Kroger Field and Rupp Arena. UK Athletic Director J Batt speaks on the new partnership. https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article317115381.html/video-embed 34 2026-09-03T15:29:59Z no https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317100598.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/56e3ce5c-71f4-4ae5-9b75-8e0bcfe60088/1_th.jpg Mark Pope: Kentucky players want 'more time on the court together’ Kentucky basketball coach Mark Pope is an advocate for more summer practice time and expanded opportunities to play competitive games in the offseason. He says his players want the same. https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317100598.html/video-embed 93 2026-09-02T16:05:06Z no https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article317091029.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/340fcf18-2a88-4cba-9d93-7034fd19ab10/1_th.jpg Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner on Wrigley Field match Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner says a key for Kentucky’s showcase volleyball match against Penn State at Wrigley Field is “Can we adapt?” The Wildcats will face multiple challenges playing outdoors. https://www.kentucky.com/sports/college/kentucky-sports/article317091029.html/video-embed 114 2026-09-03T08:00:00Z no https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article317098385.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5c5f7797-552a-48ed-9f12-77f2e78180e7/1_th.jpg Slideshow: Paul Laurence Dunbar takes on Lafayette in 43rd District soccer Photos from Paul Laurence Dunbar's 1-0 home victory over 43rd District rival Lafayette at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School in Lexington, Ky., on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article317098385.html/video-embed 100 2026-09-02T11:21:35Z no https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article317098614.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/fb07d04b-b6f6-4151-8d5c-a938de9f2ea2/2_th.jpg Dunbar boys soccer coach James Wray earns 100th victory Paul Laurence Dunbar coach James Wray and goalkeeper Tristian Roentz talk about the Bulldogs' 1-0 win over Lafayette, which marked the 100th win of Wray's career at Paul Laurence Dunbar High School on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026. https://www.kentucky.com/sports/high-school/article317098614.html/video-embed 103 2026-09-02T11:26:17Z no https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317090315.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/b76acfb8-86fa-4ef0-8980-583add11c87f/1_th.jpg Will Stein: Kentucky football 'did everything’ to simulate game-day experience Kentucky football coach Will Stein says he put his team through a full simulation of the pregame experience in preparation for Saturday’s opener against Youngstown State, including a mock “Cat Walk” with fans and cheerleaders. https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317090315.html/video-embed 83 2026-09-01T18:38:17Z no https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317100537.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/884febb0-6b92-4831-bb04-b045f399275c/1_th.jpg Will Stein: ‘The best way to have fun at a football game is to win’ Kentucky football coach Will Stein says that even with gameday experience upgrades, the program “can’t give everybody the song that they want.” So the focus is on building a strong fan atmosphere at Kroger Field. https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317100537.html/video-embed 69 2026-09-02T14:31:17Z no https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317089897.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/078f5a34-f807-472d-b64f-168f165a476f/1_th.jpg 'Emotions get you beat.' Kentucky's Will Stein on his head coaching debut Kentucky football coach Will Stein says he'll be "jacked up for sure" before his first game as the head coach at UK. But he'll sleep well the night before and try to manage his emotions on game day. https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317089897.html/video-embed 90 2026-09-01T18:40:01Z no https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317090138.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/39102459-6d55-47ca-af6d-4f18c0e737fc/1_th.jpg Will Stein: 'Taking all fear out of it' is key for QB Kenny Minchey Kentucky football coach Will Stein says quarterback Kenny Minchey will have some butterflies before his first collegiate start but his message to the Notre Dame transfer is "don't be afraid to fail." https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317090138.html/video-embed 75 2026-09-01T18:39:12Z no https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317090594.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/eaa10554-0c9e-4db4-b1cc-7d5f5b515c31/1_th.jpg Will Stein feels ‘OK,’ not ‘great’ about UK running backs Kentucky football coach provides status updates for Jovantae Barns and CJ Baxter and says he’s OK with where the Wildcats stand at running back ahead of Saturday’s season opener against Youngstown State. https://www.kentucky.com/video/article317090594.html/video-embed 61 2026-09-01T18:34:12Z no https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/article317087675.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/ba1ec5a1-17a4-4be1-97c3-30a5be9a9bb7/1_th.jpg Wendell Berry, beloved Kentucky author and activist, dies at 92 Wendell Berry died Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at his home in Port Royal, Kentucky. He was hailed as a great American writer who valued conservation and spoke out often as an advocate. https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/article317087675.html/video-embed 89 2026-09-01T15:39:20Z no