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Developing·Oct 5, 2026

Kentucky trooper shooting and suspect arrest on I-65

Branch was arrested after fleeing to the Louisville area; a judge denied bail.
Hundreds mourn fallen Kentucky Trooper Hayden Phillips at funeral.

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LSU Visits Kentucky as 8.5-Point Favorite — 3dLSU opened as a 10-point favorite for its road game at Kentucky, where the Wildcats are coming off a comeback win over South Carolina. Kentucky is 4-1 but enters as a sizable underdog against the No. 10 Tigers.

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Missing Kentucky Teen Found Safe in IdahoWorld — 1dA missing 16-year-old from Bowling Green, Kentucky, was found safe in Idaho with a 32-year-old truck driver, who was taken into custody; the girl has since reunited with her family. The FBI said the recovery was part of a broader operation that located or identified more than 1,400 child victims.

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Kentucky Basketball Pro Day Draws NBA ScoutsSports — 1dKentucky’s annual Pro Day at Rupp Arena gave NBA scouts and fans a look at the Wildcats through drills and scrimmages, with forward N’Diaye, shooter Alex Wilkins and freshman guard Mason Williams among the players who stood out. Separate coverage showed Kentucky’s Pro Day and Tennessee’s media day, while Grand Canyon announced expanded live coverage of Mountain West Basketball Media Day.

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Lee Anne Pope launches Kentucky cancer-screening campaign — 2dLee Anne Pope and the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center launched “Set Your Screen,” a campaign urging Kentuckians to discuss recommended cancer screenings with health care providers and catch cancer early. Drawing on her family’s experience with cancer and Kentucky’s high cancer rates, Pope hopes the effort will prompt people to schedule screenings that can improve outcomes.

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IJRMore Than 170 Candidates Sign Pledge To Remove COVID Shots From MarketLibby Bandelin · 4 min · 3h

October 17 College Football Kickoff Times SetSports — 2dOct. 17 college football kickoffs are set: Rutgers visits Maryland at 12:30 p.m. ET, Georgia hosts Auburn at 3:30 p.m. ET, Arkansas visits Vanderbilt at 7 p.m. ET, and Oklahoma hosts Kentucky at 7:30 p.m. ET. Networks are set for Rutgers-Maryland (Big Ten Network), Oklahoma-Kentucky (SEC Network) and Arkansas-Vanderbilt (ESPN2); Georgia-Auburn’s network will be announced later.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

CSX Santa Train plans 84th Appalachian runTravel — 1dThe CSX Santa Train will make its 84th Appalachian run on Nov. 21, traveling 110 miles through Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee on a tradition dating to 1943. It will distribute more than 15,000 toys, gifts and winter items to families along the route.

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Suspect in Pregnant Woman’s Killing Arrested in TennesseeWorld — 1dA Tennessee man was arrested in connection with the killing of April Barlow Celio, 41, who was found dead in her Kentucky home with her unborn child missing; investigators later recovered what they believe were fetal remains. DeMarcus Kenneth Johnson-Wright faces murder, robbery, kidnapping and evidence-tampering charges, though authorities have not publicly disclosed the motive or details of the case.

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Restaurants Reopen; Others Plan ReturnLifestyle — 2dSeveral restaurants and a pub are reopening or preparing to reopen after closures caused by fires, health-code violations or other disruptions. The updates include rebuilt and remodeled restaurants in North Carolina and Kentucky, a Kansas City steakhouse still repairing fire-related water damage, and a Northampton pub announcing its return.

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Hundreds Mourn Fallen Kentucky Trooper Hayden Phillips at Funeral — 3d"Heroes get remembered but legends never die," KSP Commissioner Phillip Burnett Jr. told hundreds at Trooper Hayden Phillips' Oct. 4, 2026 funeral after the 28-year-old was killed on an I-65 stop.

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BooksTurn a near-ruin into principles you can actually usePeople weighing big career or money calls should know Dalio's whole system began when a wrong depression call left him laying everyone off and borrowing $4,000 from his father.9m · 4 reads

Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Kentucky Shrine Case — 6dThe Supreme Court agreed to hear a Kentucky church’s challenge to zoning restrictions that blocked a planned grotto honoring the Virgin Mary, considering whether the decision violated federal protections against land-use rules that substantially burden religious exercise. Neighbors opposed the project over traffic concerns, while the church says lower courts misinterpreted the law.

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Maya Lindstrom Lower courts seem to have misread the law if they let local rules stop this project so easily.

Child sex abuse cases reported across three statesHealth — 4dAuthorities in Tennessee, Oregon and Kentucky have arrested or charged men in separate child sexual abuse investigations. Portland police say the former preschool employee could have additional victims and are urging families with concerns to contact investigators.

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New York Pizza vs Chicago Deep DishYourlist — VS BattleThe foldable slice versus the fork-and-knife casserole — America's longest-running food fight.

Tennessee Man Convicted in Fairborn MurderWorld — 2dA Greene County jury convicted Brandon Peters of murdering Cievion Smith in a June 2025 shooting outside a Fairborn apartment complex, rejecting Peters’ self-defense claim. Peters faces 20 years to life in prison; prosecutors say surveillance footage and camera tracking helped investigators locate him in Kentucky.

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Suspect Charged in Fatal Shooting of Kentucky Trooper — Sep 29, 2026Tennessee resident Emonnie Branch is charged with killing Kentucky State Police Trooper Hayden Phillips during an I-65 traffic stop and was arrested after fleeing to the Louisville area. A judge denied bail; records show Branch was wanted on a Tennessee probation-violation warrant, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled for Friday.

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SEC Teams Face Offensive, Defensive TestsSports — 2dSEC football teams face distinct tests: South Carolina’s offense has leaned heavily on quarterback LaNorris Sellers and needs greater passing accuracy and more dependable depth, while Alabama’s third-down defense will be pivotal against Georgia’s highly efficient offense. Kentucky, meanwhile, has paired a strong offensive line with an aggressive pass rush to fuel its 4-1 start.

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IJRMother Of Woman Killed In Russian Lab Incident Speaks Out. She Has Doubts About Her Daughter’s Cause Of DeathLibby Bandelin · 5 min · 4h

Johnson obituaries span four statesLifestyle — 3dObituaries announced the deaths of Bubba Johnson, 61, of Castle Hayne; Preston P. Johnson, 90, of Leland; Robert Calvin Johnson Jr., 76, of McMinnville, Oregon; and Gary Gene Johnson, 75, of Murray, Kentucky. Their notices remembered their families, community service and personal interests, including fishing, civic involvement, antiques and helping others.

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Can you actually read a map?Quizie — QuizFifteen world-geography questions. Most people miss at least three — the AI grades you and names your traveler rank.

Kentucky overcomes slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21Sports — Sep 26, 2026Kentucky overcame a sloppy, slow start to beat South Alabama 45-21, pulling away after halftime behind a powerful ground game. Jason Patterson, CJ Baxter and Jovantae Barnes each topped 100 rushing yards, with Patterson’s 75-yard touchdown run helping swing momentum before the break.

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Derek Foss That slow first half was frustrating to watch but Patterson's burst before the break really flipped the game in their favor.

Officials Across States Warn Against Illegal Campaign SignsPolitics — 4dTransportation departments and local governments in Minnesota, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska and Florida are reminding campaigns that political signs are generally prohibited in public highway or street rights-of-way, on utility poles and where they obstruct sightlines. Officials say the restrictions protect drivers and road crews, and illegally placed signs may be removed, with some jurisdictions allowing owners to retrieve them.

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Kentucky Police Hunt Armed Suspect After Trooper Shooting on I-65 — Sep 28, 2026Trooper Hayden Phillips was shot and killed on I-65 in Warren County on Sept. 28, 2026; KSP sought armed suspect Emonnie Branch in a bluish-gray 2025 Honda Civic.

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Measles cases mount across three statesHealth — Sep 25, 2026Measles cases are rising across several states: Kentucky reported 67 cases this year, including 63 in its current outbreak, Illinois reported 23 cases, and Wisconsin confirmed infections in six counties. Officials urge residents to check vaccination status, watch for symptoms and contact health providers after possible exposure; most reported cases in Illinois and Kentucky involved people unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status.

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BooksEducation means earning the right to interpret your own lifeAnyone torn between family loyalty and a newly independent mind will feel the real price of that split.2h · 5 reads

Police probe robberies, break-ins across five countiesAuto — Sep 30, 2026Authorities in Kentucky arrested a person in connection with a gas station robbery, while investigators in Vermont, North Carolina and Missouri are seeking suspects in separate break-ins at gas stations or vape and tobacco shops. The incidents involved stolen merchandise, and police have released information or surveillance images to help identify suspects.

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Kentucky Gov. Beshear Hints at 2028 Presidential Run — Sep 22, 2026Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, promoting a new book about faith and public service, criticized the use of Christianity to divide people and condemned President Donald Trump’s “us versus them” politics. He has not announced another campaign, but said he is no longer sure his 2023 reelection was his last race and will consider his political future after completing his work as governor and Democratic Governors Association chair.

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Millions Face Flood Risk Without Federal Coverage — Sep 29, 2026An Associated Press analysis found that only 2.4% of U.S. properties have federal flood insurance, while 8.4% face severe or extreme flood risk, with coverage declining as flood risks rise. The gap is especially wide in poorer inland communities such as eastern Kentucky, where high costs and outdated FEMA maps can leave vulnerable residents uninsured.

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Alabama Defeats Kentucky 45-17 in SEC Opener — Sep 10, 2026Alabama’s defense anchored a 45-17 win at Kentucky to open SEC play, moving the Crimson Tide to 2-0 while exposing Kentucky’s new regime under Will Stein. As both programs prep for future matchups, questions abound about Alabama quarterback Keelon Russell’s development and the offensive line, and about Kentucky’s readiness to contend with a perennial powerhouse.

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Kentucky babysitter charged with murder after baby found dead in couch — Sep 18, 2026Investigations into babysitter-related deaths across Kentucky and North Carolina reveal alleged abuse and deception, with Elijah Mayes charged with murder after an 11-month-old, Grayson Walton, was found dead inside a couch in Kentucky and authorities saying he fabricates an alibi. In North Carolina, Shidae Sellers faces first-degree murder charges after a 7-month-old, Julien Grayson, died from severe head injuries reportedly sustained while in her care.

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