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Kentucky State will undergo special examination by auditor’s office. What we know

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky State University will undergo a special examination by the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, the organization announced Monday.

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Get to know every trainer saddling a contender in the 2022 Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 2022 Kentucky Derby is fast approaching.

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Does the Kentucky Derby still matter? It’s delivered great moments in the 21st century.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Though the past few years of the Kentucky Derby have been riddled with controversy, the first Saturday in May has also provided plenty of golden moments during the 21st century.

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Violent crime is down in Lexington, mayor credits youth advocacy program

The rate of violent crime in Lexington is down nearly two percent compared to this time last year. Officials say the ONE Lexington program may be helping to prevent and reduce crime.

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Lexington mayoral and Fayette County Attorney candidates discuss racial justice and police accountability at community forum

Candidates running for Lexington Mayor and the Fayette County Attorney office answered questions about law enforcement accountability, racial justice and bias in Lexington at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center on Tuesday night.

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Lexington mayor proposes all new golf carts at public courses

Lexington City Council members are being asked to replace the golf cart fleets at four public courses

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Lexington council gets details on ARPA nonprofit funds

Lexington city officials are putting out the word about grant opportunities for non-profit organizations. The details of the program were outlined to City Council members last week.

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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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