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Kentucky AG urges NCAA to revise record books amid reversal of trans athlete policy

Kentucky AG urges NCAA to revise record books amid reversal of trans athlete policy

In a statement, Coleman argues female athletes were denied records, titles, awards, and recognitions due to "unfair politics that let men invade women's sports and private spaces." And Coleman is far from alone in pushing for the action. He's...

‘A visual tone poem to Kentucky’: Photographs from 3 eras on view at Frazier museum

‘A visual tone poem to Kentucky’: Photographs from 3 eras on view at Frazier museum

More than a few Kentuckians can probably relate to the experience Ted Wathen had many years ago driving home to Louisville from Frankfort. The sun broke through the clouds — “what photographers call a God-ray,” Wathen says. × Javascript is...

Kentucky coroners discuss new anti-fentanyl law

Kentucky coroners discuss new anti-fentanyl law

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison is used to seeing people on their worst days. He said it’s a part of the job, but fentanyl has made those tough interactions even more frequent. “I just got a toxicology report...

Kentucky man's sentimental numbers strike lucky, winning $100,000 in lottery

Kentucky man's sentimental numbers strike lucky, winning $100,000 in lottery

By playing $10 on each Pick 4 ticket with 9273, he won $50,000, making the total win $100,000. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An Estill County, Kentucky man won big in the Kentucky Lottery with the help of some very special numbers. On July 14, the Kentucky...

Kentucky Wildcats alumni team La Familia eliminated from TBT Tournament

Kentucky Wildcats alumni team La Familia eliminated from TBT Tournament

Kentucky Wildcats fans no longer have a team to cheer for in The Basketball Tournament.La Familia, the UK alumni team, lost a heartbreaker 71-70 against Eberlein Drive Tuesday night at Memorial Coliseum in Lexington.After going down 22-12 to end...

2026 Kentucky Oaks Broadcast Moved To Primetime On NBC

2026 Kentucky Oaks Broadcast Moved To Primetime On NBC

2026 Kentucky Oaks Broadcast Moved To Primetime On NBC originally appeared on Paulick Report. NBC Sports will showcase the Longines Kentucky Oaks in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, it was announced July 24 by Churchill Downs...

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul Pushes For Fauci Prosecution: Autopen Pardon Showdown Looms

Senator Calls for DOJ to Test Biden’s Autopen Pardons in Court, Citing Fauci’s “Lies to Congress” Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., is escalating his long-standing clash with Dr. Anthony Fauci, urging the Department of Justice to charge the former top...

Kentucky Football Fan Day set for Aug. 2

Kentucky Football Fan Day set for Aug. 2

Kentucky Football Fan Day will take place on Saturday, Aug. 2. The main attraction for the popular annual event will be open practice on the practice fields at the Joe Craft Football Training Center from 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Fan Day is open to the...

Kentucky State Police: 2 people dead after McCreary County wreck

Kentucky State Police: 2 people dead after McCreary County wreck

A car wreck in Parker's Lake leaves two dead after their vehicle overturns. MCCREARY COUNTY, Ky. — Two people are dead after a wreck in the Parker's Lake community of McCreary County, according to Kentucky State Police. Officials responded to the...

Session results: Appropriations and revenue, part 1

Session results: Appropriations and revenue, part 1

The Appropriations and Revenue Committee is one of the most influential committees in the legislature because it oversees how state funds are raised and spent. Every budget, tax policy, and major financial decision must pass through this...

Kentucky basketball legends gather for Historic Memorial Coliseum book launch 

Kentucky basketball legends gather for Historic Memorial Coliseum book launch 

The newly renovated Historic Memorial Coliseum. Photo courtesy of UK Athletics. LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2025) — Historic Memorial Coliseum and the University of Kentucky Alumni Association will host a special gathering of Kentucky basketball...

Kentucky governor makes appearance in renowned magazine, Vogue

Kentucky governor makes appearance in renowned magazine, Vogue

The governor shared a link to the story with the caption, "I might be the first person in Vogue to wear Gap jeans." LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has appeared on televisions, radios and podcasts, and now he's featured in a prominent...

Kentucky man extradited, arraigned on sex trafficking charges involving Bucks Co. girl

Kentucky man extradited, arraigned on sex trafficking charges involving Bucks Co. girl

Three men, including one from Lehigh County, are facing felony charges for allegedly trafficking and sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl. One of the men, Zachary Lee McCauley, 29, of Louisville, Kentucky, was extradited to Bucks County and...

Mark Pope’s Kentucky, Hubert Davis’ UNC and more - 5-star Anthony Thompson shortlists 7 final schools

Mark Pope’s Kentucky, Hubert Davis’ UNC and more - 5-star Anthony Thompson shortlists 7 final schools

On Thursday, Western Reserve Academy star Anthony Thompson cut down the list of schools he was considering from 15 to seven. According to On3, Thompson is a five-star wing in the class of 2026 and is the No. 8-ranked prospect. According to On3's...

Kentucky Taekwondo brings home multiple gold medals at AAU Nationals

Kentucky Taekwondo brings home multiple gold medals at AAU Nationals

Oldham County’s Kentucky Taekwondo competed in the AAU Taekwondo Nationals in Salt Lake City, Utah from June 29 to July 5, bringing back eight gold, six silver and 12 bronze medals to Oldham County. There were a total of 3,253 competitors from the...

Kentucky man charged with pointing shotgun at anti-Trump protesters

Kentucky man charged with pointing shotgun at anti-Trump protesters

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Harlan man faces several charges after police say he pointed a shotgun at protesters during a rally against President Donald Trump last weekend. Marcus Slusher, 18, was charged with nine counts of menacing and nine counts of...

Kentucky Derby Festival now accepting 2026 race ambassador applications

Kentucky Derby Festival now accepting 2026 race ambassador applications

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Festival is searching for race ambassadors for next year's miniMarathon and Marathon. The 2026 miniMarathon and Marathon is scheduled for Saturday, April 25. Race officials are accepting applications for the...

As Hershey raises prices, Kentucky candy maker plans to keep prices sweet

As Hershey raises prices, Kentucky candy maker plans to keep prices sweet

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — While Hershey plans to raise prices, a historic Kentucky candy company is taking a more measured approach to inflation. Chocolate treats have been rolling out at Rebecca Ruth Candies in Frankfort for more than 100 years....

“What the f**k is an Armenian to someone who lives in Kentucky?! We looked like aliens to

System Of A Down’s Daron Malakian has taken a trip down memory lane, recalling how the band felt like “aliens” when trying to make it in the US. Known these days for their structurally-playful and extravagant brand of metal, the Armenian-American...

SEC football report: Kentucky looking to rebound after disappointing season

SEC football report: Kentucky looking to rebound after disappointing season

ATLANTA — By going 4-8 last season, Kentucky football dipped to its lowest win total since coach Mark Stoops’ first year with the program in 2013, also the last time it went winless in the SEC. Last season’s in-conference finish of 1-7 wasn’t much...

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