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The Louisville-based TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging Kentucky homeowners to prioritize fall yard work, including aerating compacted soil, overseeding bare areas, managing leaves and continuing irrigation before winter arrives.

BODYBAR Pilates, a rapidly expanding national franchise, opened its first Kentucky location in Lexington’s Palomar area, with local owners planning additional studios in the coming years.

Governor Beshear announced $42,000 in grant funding for 16 Kentucky literary artists through the state’s Individual Artist Fellowship and Emerging Artist Award programs.

Residents debate Lexington’s expanding Flock camera surveillance network, with the ACLU and community members raising privacy concerns; lighter threads cover Lego shopping, gardening, truancy resources, and used car advice.

Henry Clay girls soccer dominated Boyle County 7-0 on the road, while Lexington Christian boys soccer overwhelmed Trinity Christian Academy 9-2. Lexington-area volleyball teams largely prevailed Tuesday night.

Kentucky men’s soccer fell to No. 3 Ohio State 4-1 Tuesday night at home, with the Wildcats playing down a man after an early red card to goalkeeper Benjamin Rasmussen and later down to nine men when a defender was sent off.

The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers has donated $206,000 to Gov. Andy Beshear’s political action committee, becoming the fourth largest donor, as the union backs Kentucky data center development citing job creation for electricians.

The Fayette County Board of Education is scheduled to discuss tax rates, superintendent search progress, and major capital projects at its planning meeting on September 10, including updates on the ongoing search for a permanent superintendent following Demetrus Liggins’ retirement.

Kentucky women’s golf improved to tied for sixth place after Tuesday’s second round at the Folds of Honor Collegiate in Michigan, with senior Cathryn Brown maintaining her consistent play and positioning the Wildcats 10 shots behind the top three teams heading into Wednesday’s final round.

Will Stein’s Kentucky football team prepares for its SEC opener against No. 13 Alabama on Saturday at Kroger Field after dominating Youngstown State 45-13 in the first-year coach’s debut.