The Latest Breaking News from Lexington

Group pushing to expand student interest in KY equine industry

In Lexington, there is an effort underway to increase diversity in the thoroughbred racing industry

WEKU · May 5, 2022

Presentation to Lexington officials addresses violence, enforcement, and re-entry

For a second week, a presentation before Lexington city council members focused on addressing violence in the bluegrass community

WEKU · May 4, 2022

John Clay: How important are prerace works for Kentucky Derby horses? We asked the experts.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — By dawn’s first light, Churchill Downs was crazy busy last weekend. Kentucky Derby contender after Kentucky Derby contender went to the track for their all-important final major works before the sport’s greatest race this Saturday.

Tribune News Service · May 4, 2022

Investigation continues into the death of two children ages 5 and 13 in Lexington

Lexington police continue their investigation into the stabbing deaths of two young children Monday. Their biological mother now faces murder charges.

WEKU · May 3, 2022

John Clay: A Bowling Green connection could turn a Kentucky Derby dream into reality

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ah, the quest. The Kentucky Derby quest. Steve Asmussen knows all about it. So does Ron Winchell. Both are coming at Saturday’s 148th running from slightly different perspectives. Asmussen is the sport’s all-time winningest trainer. Winchell is a successful Thoroughbred owner. Both are united by the quest.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022

Refugees, evacuees find homes and support in the Ohio Valley

Refugee resettlement agencies in Kentucky and Ohio have helped Afghan parolees, and the region has a long history of resettling people from around the world. From 2020 through 2021, 4,577 refugees resettled in Kentucky, almost half from Democratic Republic of Congo, followed by Cuba and Myanmar. During the same period,…

WEKU · May 3, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

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

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

Tribune News Service · May 1, 2022

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.

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

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.

WEKU · Apr 27, 2022