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Red Mile kicks off live racing season in a unique way
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Live racing returned to Lexington today as Red Mile kicked off the season in a very special way—with camel and ostrich races. The giant animals travel all over the country for various events, but this was their first trip to Red Mile. Fans...
'Summer Slide': Program in Louisville aims to fight learning loss
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Every summer, kids get a much-needed break from the rigors of school. It's well-deserved and needed before they dive back into another year of learning. However, doctors say that just because students aren't in the classroom doesn't mean they shouldn't be learning. Dr. Heather Felton with...
More rounds of rain and thunderstorms today
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) - More rounds of showers and storms are likely today. Though no severe weather is anticipated, we could see some areas of ponding and minor flooding. It may be your best bet to keep your umbrella handy during the next several days -- Scattered rain and pop-up showers look to be possible through the rest of our week.
Former Kentucky basketball guard making case for 'draft's best prospect'
NBA Summer League action is wrapping up on Monday night and that means the next time we'll see former Kentucky guard Reed Sheppard, it'll be during preseason play. Despite having to wait a few months until he steps on the floor again, his play over the last week makes the wait worth it.
SUBJECT LOCATED STUMBLING IN ROADWAY ARRESTED AT SCENE OF COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed arrested Christopher Collins, age 43 of London on Friday evening July 19, 2024 at approximately 6:12 PM. The arrest occurred on Guy Green Road, approximately 5 miles southwest of London after Deputy Reed was...
This Week’s KSR Summer Radio Schedule (July 22-26)
We’re down to the final two weeks of Matt Jones’ 10-week summer vacation from Kentucky Sports Radio. Week 9 kicks off with a bang with a new Monday with Myron Medcalf. However, this one is special because Myron is in Lexington for his first in-person show with the KSR crew. He will be at KSBar […] The post This Week’s KSR Summer Radio Schedule (July 22-26) appeared first on On3.
2024 Kentucky Football Foes: Georgia
Today we continue to preview all of UK’s 2024 opponents with their Week 3 matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs, who the Cats are facing in just the third week of the season in an extremely early meeting. Usually, this is one of the last games of the year, and...
Neighbors fighting proposed demolition of 2 NuLu buildings in Rabbit Hole expansion
Concerned residents are pushing back on plans to demolish two buildings in the NuLu area as part of a planned expansion of Rabbit Hole Distillery along East Jefferson Street. A newly filed petition with more than 300 signatures seeks to have the buildings designated as local landmarks, which would make it more difficult to level the structures. ...
Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track
By Terry L. Hapney, Jr. The Ironton Tribune 1924. Calvin Coolidge became the first U.S. president to deliver remarks via a radio broadcast from the White House. J. Edgar Hoover was appointed head of the FBI. Al Jolson, Aaron Copland and George Gershwin enjoyed success in music. It was also when John Oliver “Jack” Keene, […] The post Community to celebrate 100th anniversary of Raceland horse-racing track appeared first on The Tribune.
Eastern KY town plans mural to commemorate 2022 flood
A $20,000 grant from AARP Kentucky will help rebuild sidewalks in Jenkins damaged by the deadly 2022 flood that took the lives of 45 residents. Rachel Rosolina, communications director for the nonprofit Appalshop, explained because its headquarters were severely damaged by the flooding, staff has temporarily moved to neighboring Jenkins, where the grant will help improve walkability.
Webb heads into Calloway AD tenure quite familiar with its programs
MURRAY — Many people may find it very strange that longtime Calloway County athletics coach Troy Webb is actually not a Laker alum. He actually comes from Muhlenberg County — long-since-departed Muhlenberg Central, to be exact, near Greenville —where he played baseball and basketball and ran on the cross-country team. Webb also has a well-known Kentucky coach to call as a former teammate for Muhlenberg’s American Legion baseball team back in the late 1970s, Ray Harper (who played at tiny Bremen, one of eight campuses that eventually formed the current Muhlenberg County High School), current Jacksonville State head men’s basketball coach, who also won two NCAA Division 2 national titles at Kentucky Wesleyan in Owensboro.
Christian County’s CASA program dissolved after not meeting organization’s standards
A nonprofit that helped young people navigate the legal system in Christian County has been dissolved after it didn’t meet state and national standards set by its national parent organization. The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program of Christian County announced it would be disbanding on Monday after the...
Centre College Names New Chief Financial Officer
Centre College has appointed a new member to its leadership team. Amanda Cook Grimes has been named as the College’s new Chief Financial Officer. Grimes, a 1987 graduate of Centre, will join the College after serving as the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration at the University of Maryland’s School of Public Health.
Father and son arrested for attacking man in Pilgrim
PILGRIM — A father and son were arrested July 17 in Martin County following an altercation on KY-2032 that resulted in minor injuries, authorities said. Warren Jude, 62, and his son, Tyler Jude, 35, both of Pilgrim, were taken into custody after Chief Deputy Chris Kidd of the Martin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call on Warren Jude Road.
World Record Holder Sarah Sjostrom Confirms Intent to Swim the 100 Free at the Paris Olympics
Sarah Sjostrom, the World Record holder in the 100 long course meter free, says that she committed to the 100 free when she realized she would have a longer break than in Tokyo. Archive photo via Fabio Cetti. Olympic champion Sarah Sjostrom has confirmed that she intends to race the...
‘Super Sunday’ returns to Douglass Park in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The sounds of basketballs dribbling, and light trash talk fill the air at Douglass Park. These courts, which have long been paved, were originally dirt, giving the tournament its “Dirt Bowl” name. The Dirt Bowl has been a rite of passage for...
Unlocking the Power of Mixed Cover Crops
A new University of Kentucky study shows promise for enhancing agricultural productivity. A new University of Kentucky study, “Productivity benefits of cereal-legume cover crop mixtures under variable soil nitrogen and termination times,” has unveiled promising strategies for enhancing agricultural productivity according to a UK news release. Published in...
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