Source: UK Athletics

Kentucky cross country releases its 2026 fall schedule, opening September 11 at the Tennessee Invitational and concluding with the NCAA Championships in November under new head coach Tito Medrano.

Kentucky volleyball setter Kassie O’Brien, the AVCA National Freshman of the Year, prepares for her sophomore season after leading the Wildcats to last year’s NCAA championship match.

Lexington’s ICE contract for electric shock gloves dominates r/Lexington today, with residents expressing civil rights concerns, while the forum also buzzes about local banks, music venues, tire shops, and creative hobby projects.

The Lexington Urban County Council will consider budget amendments, staffing changes and a zoning request at its August 13 meeting, including adjustments to the $546 million fiscal year 2027 budget and a proposal to rezone property on Southland Drive from office to business use.

Kentucky defensive line coach Anwar Stewart praised his unit’s adaptation to the aggressive, fast-paced defensive scheme introduced by new head coach Will Stein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman during Wednesday’s practice.

Three University of Kentucky men’s soccer players earned preseason All-Sun Belt Conference honors, led by sophomore midfielder Agustin Lopez and defenders Sinan Solmaz and Max Miller, as the Wildcats prepare for the 2026 season.

Kentucky safety Ty Bryant has been named a nominee for the prestigious William V. Campbell Trophy, which honors college football’s top scholar-athlete for academic excellence, leadership and on-field performance.

UK employees complain of ongoing White Hall construction hazards; residents discuss soaring rabies vaccination costs at UK’s ER; a new discrimination lawsuit divides r/Lexington over DEI hiring practices; scattered power outages reported off Pasadena.

Kentucky football will host a free Meet the Team Day on August 15 at Kroger Field, giving fans the opportunity to meet players and coaches and collect autographs ahead of the 2026 season.

Lexington’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee is scheduled to consider a drag racing ordinance and expansion of senior care services at its Tuesday meeting.