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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Renee Shaw named KET's next CEO; Casey County pauses data centers in unincorporated areas

Plus, a Parisian baker plans to bring French pastries and breads to Nicholasville.

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Renee Shaw is named KET's next executive director and CEO

KET named Shaw CEO days after Hopkins died

  1. JulyShaw retires from 's on-air work.
  2. Oct. 29Shae Hopkins dies after a battle with cancer.
  3. Nov. 4KET names Shaw its next executive director and CEO.

Sources: Kentucky Today, LEX 18 News, Lexington Herald Leader

If you grew up with on the TV, you know Renee Shaw. Station officials announced Wednesday that she'll lead the network. She succeeds Shae Hopkins, who died Oct. 29 after leading KET for 17 years.

  • New job: all of KET's statewide public media services
  • Shows she hosted: and Kentucky Edition
  • Honors: Kentucky Journalism and Kentucky Civil Rights halls of fame

Her retirement didn't last long. Shaw called the appointment “an incredible honor.” G. Dan Griffith, chair of the Kentucky Authority for Educational Television, said, “I have no doubt Renee will proudly take the torch from Shae and continue building on her great work.”

Shaw logged 29 years at KET and won three Emmys

29 years
Shaw spent at KET
3
Ohio Valley Regional Emmy awards Shaw has won
17 years
Shae Hopkins led the network

Sources: WHVO Radio, WKYT

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Casey County approves a 12-month moratorium on data centers

Another Kentucky county is pressing pause on data centers. The Casey County Fiscal Court approved a 12-month moratorium in a majority vote Wednesday during a special called meeting. WKYT reports that Casey County joins communities such as Lexington and Georgetown in temporarily halting decision-making on data centers.

12 monthsLength of Casey County's data center moratorium

The fiscal court approved it in a majority vote Wednesday.

Sources: LEX 18 News, WKYT

  • Covers: unincorporated areas of Casey County
  • Prohibited: construction, development and operation of data centers
  • Also covered: data center energy systems

According to the resolution, data centers are prohibited, pending review of the impact on water supply capacity, infrastructure and regulatory standards. Lexington and Georgetown are the other places WKYT names as temporarily halting decisions.

Casey County joins Lexington and Georgetown in pausing data centers

PlaceStatus
Casey County12-month moratorium approved Nov. 4
LexingtonTemporarily halting decision-making
GeorgetownTemporarily halting decision-making

Sources: LEX 18 News, WKYT

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Deborah Lomama left Paris in 2019 to join her now-husband in Kentucky, and she plans to bring authentic French pastries and breads to Nicholasville. She says she missed the croissants and baguettes she grew up with. FOX 56 News

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UK recruit

Cherif Millogo, a 7-foot-5 center from St. Francis High School in California, committed to Kentucky on Wednesday. He's the second pledge in coach Mark Pope's 2027 class. Rivals ranks him the No. 11 overall prospect and the No. 2 center nationally. He told 247Sports his official visit and the way Pope uses his big men helped influence his decision. WKYTLEX 18 News

UK opener

No. 23 Kentucky beat Manhattan 85-57 Tuesday night at Rupp Arena, and Milan Momcilovic scored a game-high 24 points with six three-pointers. The Wildcats led 48-22 at the half. They're back Friday at 7 p.m. hosting James Madison. WLKYSpectrum News Louisville

Kentucky beat Manhattan 85-⁠57 in its season opener

  • Manhattan57
    Kentucky85
    FinalMomcilovic led all scorers with 24 points at Rupp Arena.

Source: WLKY

UK volleyball

Outside hitter Brooklyn DeLeye and libero Molly Tuozzo will return for the 2027 season, head coach Craig Skinner announced Wednesday. Both will use a fifth year of eligibility. LEX 18 notes both are All-Americans. WKYTLEX 18 News

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Renee Shaw named KET's next CEO; Casey County pauses data centers in unincorporated areas

Plus, a Parisian baker plans to bring French pastries and breads to Nicholasville.

The TLDR

  1. Renee Shaw named KET's next executive director and CEO
  2. Casey County approves a 12-month data center moratorium
  3. A Parisian baker plans to bring French pastries to Nicholasville
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