A consolidated Kentucky city and county seat, second-most populous in the state
Renowned singer Rod Stewart has canceled consecutive tour dates after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. Producers say he is recuperating and will rest for four weeks before returning to the stage; additional performances will be rescheduled as promoters confirm. The updates follow recent cancellations in Ohio and Cincinnati while Stewart recovers.
Videos show a vacation bible school skit at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Lexington depicting a firing-squad execution of a figure dressed as the devil, prompting criticism from gun-violence advocates and seminary professors. The church defends the performance as a long-running VBS tradition.
ICE has announced a plan to spend up to $20 million to acquire thousands of conductive distraction and de-escalation gloves (G.L.O.V.E.) for officers and agents by March, manufactured by Compliant Technologies. Civil rights groups warn the device could be misused and increase harm; ICE says training will be required and devices are for specific jail and transport situations.