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[Bill Meck @BillMeck]

We are likely looking at the first hurricane of the year in the Atlantic Basin as proto-Isaias is gaining strength in the western Gulf. There's a lot of very warm water in front of it as it heads north toward the central Gulf Coast late this week with strengthening likely.
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[BBN Tonight @BBNTonight]

"If you need a stopper, Zoom is going to be that guy at the point guard spot"

Jack "Goose" Givens breaks down what he saw from Kentucky Men's Basketball pro day, including what the Wildcats defense could look like.

[BBN Tonight @BBNTonight]

Who impressed most at Kentucky men's basketball pro day 🤔

@ncierzan and @hhamelbackTV broke down what they saw during Tuesday night's practice including a breakout performance from Ousmane N'Diaye.

[Hannah Hamelback @hhamelbackTV]

2026 @KentuckyMBB Pro Day! 🏀

@ncierzan and I shared what stood out to us and caught up with Goose Givens on @BBNTonight.

Tomorrow, we’ll have an exclusive conversation with Coach Pope on his biggest takeaways from Pro Day!

[BBN Tonight @BBNTonight]

Surprised the Cats pulled off the biggest road comeback in program history!? We aren't 😼

Listen to what Jeff Piecoro told us in his game PREVIEW on Saturday morning... Never a doubt, #BBN

[Bill Meck @BillMeck]

Historically, this is our quietest time of the year weather wise, and this week will certainly live up to that billing. We'll enjoy lots of sun through the week with a transition to late summer temperature regime with highs in the 70s tomorrow and 80s the rest of the week.
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[LEX News @LEX18News]

FIRE SAFETY: The Lexington Fire Department welcomed families to Masterson Station Park on Sunday for its annual Fire Prevention Festival, an event aimed at teaching life-saving fire safety lessons in a fun and interactive setting.

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HONORING TROOPER PHILLIPS: Family members, friends, law enforcement officers and state leaders gathered Sunday at E.A. Diddle Arena to honor the life and service of Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed during a traffic stop in Warren County earlier this week.

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FATAL CRASH: Two people are dead following a motorcycle crash Sunday night on Versailles Road in Frankfort, according to the Franklin County Coroner's Office. Versailles Road remains closed while investigators work the scene.

[Emily McKinney @EmilyMcKinneyWx]

Rain chances are near zero this week as we get abundant sunshine every day. Temperatures will be cooler Monday and Tuesday, then warming for the rest of the week.

[Sierra Newton @SoFlossieWrites]

Injury update on Ja'Marr Chase: No. 1 is now declared OUT.

[Sierra Newton @SoFlossieWrites]

Announced to the press: Ja'Marr Chase is being evaluated for a concussion. His return is questionable.

[Sierra Newton @SoFlossieWrites]

Ball is back with the Bengals. They're starting to get a rhythm.

With that last pass to Tee Higgins, Joe Burrow hits 2,000 completions, tying Patrick Mahomes as the fastest to that milestone. Burrow did it in 81 games

[Hannah Hamelback @hhamelbackTV]

Good morning, BBN! Happy Victory Sunday! 😼

Never too early to relive the “Comeback Cats” overtime win in Columbia.

@UKFootball vs. South Carolina through my lens 🎥:

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[Sierra Newton @SoFlossieWrites]

I’ll be in Cincinnati for a battle of the big cats.

And of course, have a recap and sound for you on @LEX18News! 😁🏈

[Emily McKinney @EmilyMcKinneyWx]

Does a sunset get any prettier than this??😍

[Hannah Hamelback @hhamelbackTV]

This was awesome

[Hannah Hamelback @hhamelbackTV]

This was originally ruled a catch by Kenny Darby before the call was overturned after review.

What do you think: catch or no catch? 👀

[Hannah Hamelback @hhamelbackTV]

The “one-play mentality” prevails again!

I caught up with Nic Anderson after @UKFootball pulled off its first overtime road win in program history, capped off by a gutsy two-point conversion to win it.

What a night for the Cats! 😼

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The first weekend of Keeneland's Fall Meet brought thousands of racing fans to Lexington on Saturday. Emphatic wins the Darley Alcibiades Stakes.