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Kentucky rose to No. 8 in the Week 9 AP Top 25 poll on Nov.

1 after a bye week, earning 1,253 votes (WKYT).

The new With Ukraine in Heart support center opened on Main Street and will offer Ukrainian and English classes, music, art, fitness programs, humanitarian aid, immigration information, and community events to help displaced families (near Taste of Ukraine).

Folklorists say tales of cryptids, from Bigfoot and Mothman to Louisville's Pope Lick Monster and the Dogman at Land Between the Lakes, remain popular because they spark mystery, pass along local history, and help communities make sense of past tragedies.

The Breeders’ Cup returns this weekend, so drivers should add an extra hour to trips as heavier traffic and congestion are expected Friday and Saturday around Versailles, Man o’ War and parts of New Circle Road.

Keeneland and Lextran will run shuttles every 20 minutes from the airport, West Short Street, North Upper, and downtown, and parking-pass holders can use The Hill with a complimentary shuttle and mobility assistance.

Baptist Health Lexington dressed neonatal ICU infants in Halloween costumes and shared photos on Oct.

30 to bring a bit of holiday cheer to families celebrating their first Halloween.

Wicked World Scaregrounds in Jessamine County was named one of the country's scariest haunted houses, and it's open today from 8 p.m. to midnight with three themed worlds and about 120 characters; tickets are available online or in person.

Wicked World ScareGrounds honors late actor Jekyll (James Edward Reed Jr.) while running three haunts and will be open Thursdays 8-10 p.m., and Fridays and Halloween night 8 p.m.-midnight at its Jessamine County site.

Verdadero Tequila was announced as the official tequila for the Breeders’ Cup at a welcome party Thursday in Lexington.

Maker Chase Deppen, a Lexington native now based in Texas, said the tequila recently began selling in Kentucky and will be available in liquor stores + at event venues for fans who can't attend.