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Lexington's effort to bolster its police ranks getting support in Frankfort

The Lexington police department could expand its ranks under a bill making its way through the State Legislature. One step from final passage, it would allow the Division of Police to rehire retired officers for short, designated terms.

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

John Clay: Saint Peter’s flashbacks linger as Kentucky basketball begins NCAA Tournament play

LEXINGTON, Ky. — One year ago in an elevator at the Hyatt Place Hotel in Indianapolis, Mark Story and I were debating whether what he had just witnessed — No. 2 seed Kentucky’s shocking loss to No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s — qualified as the worst NCAA Tournament defeat in…

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

Today's Interview: Henry Clay's estate, Ashland, lost at least 15 trees due to March 3 storm.

Ashland, the Lexington estate of Henry Clay, lost 15 trees during the March 3 storms. Jim Clark is the executive director of The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation. He said the landscape has been transformed.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2023

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Human remains found on Northern Kentucky campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Law enforcement agencies are investigating after human remains were found on Northern Kentucky University’s campus on Sunday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Mar 12, 2023

Kentucky reports 2,262 new COVID cases over the last week as state prepares for Medicaid changes

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the second week in a row, Kentucky has zero counties at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s high COVID-19 community level.

Tribune News Service · Mar 12, 2023

Today's Interview: How God’s Pantry Food Bank helped after massive power outage

Mike Halligan, the C-E-O of God's Pantry Food Bank in Lexington, said they lost power for nearly four days — but with a lot of help, didn't have to throw out any food.

WEKU · Mar 9, 2023

Today's Interview: Lexington steps up storm debris clean-up efforts

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is trying to make it easier for people to get rid of trees and other debris left after Friday’s severe weather.

WEKU · Mar 9, 2023

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Kentucky GOP bill to prevent college, university campuses from banning guns advances

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A bill to prevent Kentucky higher education institutions from banning guns on campus won approval from a legislative committee Tuesday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 8, 2023

Mark Story: Is a factor that led to Kentucky's debacle vs. Saint Peter’s about to bite the Cats again?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It seems self-evident that if Kentucky does not have Cason Wallace moving forward, the Wildcats’ season is cooked.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

How RB Chris Rodriguez is raising money for lupus research at NFL scouting combine

LEXINGTON, Ky. — More than NFL draft stock will be on the line for Kentucky running back Chris Rodriguez at the league’s scouting combine in Indianapolis this week.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Poetry and fiction headline a Lexington event honoring Women's voices

Celebrating Women's Voices: Poetry and Fiction

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

An ‘LGBTQ+ mental health crisis’ could form in Kentucky as anti-trans bills advance, experts say

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As Republican lawmakers continue advancing bills that regulate the treatment of and deny health care to transgender youth in Kentucky, medical experts are sounding the alarm on a worsened “LGBTQ+ mental health crisis” that is sure to follow the passage of such measures.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Vanderbilt stuns Kentucky as Cats lose Cason Wallace to injury

LEXINGTON, Ky. — What was supposed to be a night of celebration in Rupp Arena turned into a nightmare scenario for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Suspect in murders of 3 Kentucky police officers died by suicide, coroner says

LEXINGTON, Ky. — An autopsy confirmed the suspect in the shooting deaths of three Kentucky police officers died as a result of suicide by hanging, the local coroner said Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

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WEKU · Mar 1, 2023

Lexington police say license plate readers are working

An update on the use of Flock license plate readers was on the agenda of Tuesday’s Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council work session.

Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023

Kentucky annihilates Auburn by 32 points in Wildcats’ most impressive victory of the season

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With 95 seconds left in the first half Saturday evening, what had been a close game to that point was still anybody’s contest. It didn’t take long for Kentucky to shut the door.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2023

Mark Story: Will the SEC be fair to Kentucky in coming football schedule changes?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Even with the arrivals of Texas and Oklahoma to the Southeastern Conference moved up to 2024, Mitch Barnhart continues to make clear that Kentucky is still in favor of SEC teams staying at eight league football games played annually, not nine.

WEKU · Feb 23, 2023

Lexington arts group combines vocal chamber music with medical check-ups

Lexington Chamber Chorale uses music to help restore health and well-being

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WEKU · Feb 22, 2023

Lexington gets initial legislative nod to rehire retired police officers

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton went to Frankfort Wednesday seeking state assistance in boosting the city’s police numbers.

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023

Grand jury indicts former University of Kentucky student accused of racist attack

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A 22-year-old former University of Kentucky student accused of hurling racial slurs at a Black student desk clerk has been criminally indicted on all charges by a Fayette County grand jury.

WEKU · Feb 22, 2023

Today's Interview: Lexington Police Department searches for new home for Public Safety Museum

An interview with Lexington Police historian, Officer Robert Terry

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

John Clay: Spoiled by success, Florida basketball has found it tough to replace Billy Donovan

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When Florida plays host to Kentucky in an SEC basketball game on Wednesday night, the Gators will do so on Billy Donovan Court at the Exactech Arena in Gainesville.

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023

Kentucky pops No. 10 Tennessee early, holds on for another statement victory

LEXINGTON, Ky. — What was expected to be one of the toughest games remaining on Kentucky’s basketball schedule looked more like a walkover for the Wildcats for much of Saturday afternoon.

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2023

‘Coach’ Tyler Ulis is settling back in at Kentucky. ‘I think he’s where he should be.’

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A few days into his new gig — and just a few minutes into Kentucky’s most important basketball game of the season — Tyler Ulis was all in.

WEKU · Feb 17, 2023

A Kentucky Valentine's love story spans more than 50 years

Lexington residents Dick and Sherry Owen share some special moments from their 53-year marriage

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