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Lexington's new convention center complex opens with a champagne toast

It took more than a decade of planning and construction, but that might be considered ancient history as government, business, and civic leaders celebrated the grand opening of Lexington’s Central Bank Center.

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Oscar Tshiebwe returning to Kentucky for 2022-23 season

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Oscar Tshiebwe announced Wednesday that he will not enter this year’s NBA draft. He will play for Kentucky next season.

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John Clay: The transfer portal is over-the-top chaotic, but it was still the right thing to do

LEXINGTON, Ky. — First of all, we're happy for Dick Vitale. ESPN's loud and proud college basketball analyst had a tough winter. He battled cancer and underwent vocal cord surgery. Thankfully, one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet is now cancer-free. He should be back talking soon.

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Mark Story: The basketball coaching carousel: Why Louisville is a winner and the SEC is a loser

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Other than Selection Sunday, the most interesting part of every men’s college basketball season comes after the balls stop bouncing.

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Planned Parenthood, ACLU sue to block restrictive Kentucky abortion bill

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates and the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky have filed lawsuits asking a federal judge to block a restrictive abortion bill from taking effect in the state.

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Mark Story: Contrary to the narrative, John Calipari made a big change in 2021-22. Why didn't it work?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Contrary to the popular narrative among frustrated Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball fans, John Calipari is not resistant to all major changes.

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John Clay: For many hopefuls, Saturday is the last stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On the road to the Kentucky Derby, it’s make-or-break time.

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Kentucky governor vetoes bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear issued a veto Wednesday of a bill that would ban transgender girls from participating in girls or women’s sports grades six through senior year of college.

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LGBTQ biases played a role in controversy around Kentucky teacher's whiteboard message, he says

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky music teacher who resigned after writing a message on a classroom whiteboard encouraging students to "be yourself" said Tuesday the resulting controversy stemmed from LGBTQIA+ biases.

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Early rankings for the 2022-23 basketball season are in. Could Kentucky really be No. 1?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It was a disappointing finish to Kentucky's 2021-22 basketball season, the Wildcats' national championship hopes ending just as their NCAA Tournament was getting started with a shocking loss to Saint Peter's in the first round.

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'Chasing my dream': Kentucky's Keion Brooks testing his NBA draft stock

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keion Brooks plans to enter his name in this year's NBA draft while retaining the option of playing for Kentucky next season, the three-year UK player posted on social media Monday.

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Travel for Two: Inns of all varieties have coziness in common

If you and your honey want to welcome spring in style, staying at a cozy and romantic bed-and-breakfast or small inn is a splendid way to celebrate the season of flowers, inspiration and renewal of life. More intimate than a chain hotel or a megaresort, inns range from quaint guesthouses…

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Mark Story: One city is becoming the place Kentucky basketball dreams go to die

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In the 2014 NCAA Tournament, the city of Indianapolis was site to two of the most electric moments in Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball history.

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John Clay: With Final Four approaching, just who qualifies as an actual basketball blue blood?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — You’ve probably read the story line. Saturday’s Final Four is full of basketball blue bloods. Duke and North Carolina meet in one national semifinal. Kansas plays Villanova in the other. Blue bloods all.

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Over protesters' chants, Kentucky Republicans grant final passage to sweeping abortion bill

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Over protesters chanting "Abortion is health care!" in the Kentucky Senate chambers on Tuesday, Republicans passed a hefty omnibus bill that opponents say will effectively end abortion access in Kentucky.

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John Clay: The most important part of Kentucky's 2022-23 basketball season has already begun

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the Final Four in New Orleans this weekend closes out the 2021-22 college basketball season, the most important part of next season has already begun. It's transfer portal season.

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Mark Story: Are Kentucky fans taking the wrong lesson from Saint Peter's loss?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In the aftermath of Kentucky's NCAA Tournament comeuppance at the hands of No. 15 seed Saint Peter's last week, John Calipari's offensive system has been roasted like a Sunday chicken.

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John Clay: Your NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 rooting guide

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky's out. We all know that. The Wildcats' early exit from the NCAA Tournament is no less shocking than it was a week ago. That doesn't mean you should turn off the Big Dance, however. Not when things are about to get interesting.

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‘You changed our lives.’ Grindstone, oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 29.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Grindstone, the oldest living winner of the Kentucky Derby, has passed away at age 29.

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Kentucky Derby Watch: Ranking the top 10 contenders heading into the biggest prep races

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The most important stretch of prep races for the 2022 Kentucky Derby is finally here.

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John Clay: SEC basketball undergoing a youth movement with hiring of six new head coaches

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here’s the offseason storyline for SEC basketball: Out with the old, in with the new. Literally. When it comes to league coaches, we’re witnessing a changing of the guard, with an emphasis on youth.

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Kentucky bill banning transgender girls from girls sports moves forward

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A controversial Republican Senate bill prohibiting transgender girls from competing in girls sports at the post-secondary, middle and high school levels was approved by the Kentucky House of Representatives Thursday.

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One Rebound at a Time, Oscar Tshiebwe Has Electrified a City—and a Sport

Rebounding extraordinaire Oscar Tshiebwe has electrified the city of Lexington—and next up are the bright lights of March.

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Royal Ascot winner Strike The Tiger among three horses to die in devastating barn fire

Strike The Tiger, Wesley Ward's first winner at Royal Ascot in 2009, died in Sunday's incident at stables in Lexington, Kentucky. Reports say it started by a lightning strike

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'He loves basketball and he loves God.' Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe preaches at Lexington church.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — About a month ago, a Lexington church began planning to hold what has become known as an African Worship Service each Sunday. This was intended as a way to more fully embrace its 20 or so members from Africa now living in the Lexington area.

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