Kentucky's higher education institutions and state agencies reported developments in athletics, commerce and health policy. The day's briefs cover a historic volleyball victory, strong sales at a major yearling auction and federal Medicaid changes ahead.

Lexington & campus

Keeneland September sale posts $50.8M in healthy Book 3 trading — Keeneland's September Yearling Sale posted $50.8 million in Book 3 trading Sunday with a Nyquist colt bringing $1.2 million as the session's top lot, representing a 5.54% increase from last year.

State government

Kentucky Medicaid recipients urged to prepare for 2027 work requirements — Kentucky Medicaid recipients should begin preparing now for new federal work reporting requirements taking effect in 2027 that will require certain adults to document 80 hours monthly of work, education or community service.

Sports

Kentucky volleyball: No. 4 Wildcats defeat No. 3 Louisville 3-1 in first-ever top-five matchup at Historic Memorial Coliseum — No. 4 Kentucky volleyball defeated No. 3 Louisville 3-1 Sunday at Historic Memorial Coliseum in the first-ever top-five matchup in the venue's history, with Brooklyn DeLeye recording 22 kills in a nationally televised win that drew over 6,000 fans.

Kentucky volleyball: No. 4 Wildcats rally past No. 3 Louisville 3-1 in top-five matchup — No. 4 Kentucky volleyball defeated No. 3 Louisville 3-1 Sunday at Historic Memorial Coliseum, rallying from a poor first set to beat another Final Four contender.

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