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7 displaced after Lexington house fire
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Seven people will be displaced after a house fire in Lexington. Officials say crews were dispatched to Marquis Avenue, which is near the Euclid Avenue Kroger, around 3 p.m. Monday. Lexington fire officials say no one was hurt, and the fire was contained to only one...
Four political newcomers seek 7th District council seat. What to know about candidates
The 7th District includes areas off Richmond Road and Athens-Boonesboro Road, including neighborhoods around Woodhill and Codell drives, Squires Road and Hays Boulevard.
Fayette County Clerk concerned Primary voter turnout will be lower than a typical May Election
Primary Election 2024 is two weeks away and a central Kentucky voting official has some concerns about voter turnout. Primary voting in May is traditionally much lower than a General Election in November
Brooks glad to build with Rowe and Tyler
New Kentucky women’s coach Kenny Brooks has been able to help build his first UK roster with Virginia Tech transfers and former West Virginia commits. However, Brooks says returning UK players Cassidy Rowe and Saniah Tyler, both juniors, are also key members of next year’s team. Tyler started 13 of 32 games last season when […] The post Brooks glad to build with Rowe and Tyler appeared first on Jessamine Journal.
2nd case of whooping cough confirmed at Lexington school
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—Another case of pertussis has been confirmed in a Lexington high school. The Lexington Fayette County Health Department released a statement confirming a positive case of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, at Bryan Station High School. It’s the school’s second case since April. “This...
Kentucky softball: Wildcats aiming to make surprising statement in SEC tournament
The Kentucky softball team struggled at times in the SEC this season, finishing towards the bottom of the standings. With a record of 30-21 (8-16 SEC), they enter the 2024 SEC softball tournament as the No. 12 seed. This year hasn’t been great for the Kentucky softball team, but really...
Lexington horse farm celebrating Mystik Dan’s Kentucky Derby win
LEXINGTON Ky. (WKYT) - ‘Derby fever’ is still high for one horse farm in Lexington. It’s called Magdalena Farm, and it is owned by Kentucky Derby 150 and Kentucky Oaks champion trainer Kenny McPeek. That farm also foaled the ‘Run for the Roses’ winner, Mystik Dan....
BOZICH | Louisville opens as Governor's Cup favorite over Kentucky — again
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Put your racing programs down for few hours, but do not close your wagering apps. A tasty string of college football future point spreads and projected win totals arrived in my messages from Brian Edwards, a senior handicapper at VegasInsider. Here is the safest bet for...
Rice Clark Road bridge completed
Boyle County Public Works constructed a new bridge on Rice Clark Road. Public Works built this bridge themselves, rather than contracting the work, saving the taxpayers thousands of dollars. This project will be used across the state as a model for other counties with stretched resources to use their existing staff to replace aging bridges […] The post Rice Clark Road bridge completed appeared first on The Advocate-Messenger.
More showers and thunderstorms on the way
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - An active weather pattern is ahead for this week, with showers and storms possible nearly every day. Heavy rain and some severe thunderstorms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday. Some rain will be around for this morning as temperatures start out in the 60s, warming to the...
Couple launches food truck with lottery win, Blue Door reopens in new location
A lottery windfall for a local couple is also a stroke of luck for brunch lovers, with the launch of the What’s Crackin food truck. Lexington residents Amber and Tony Snead thought they’d have to wait until retirement to open their own food truck, but a lottery win moved up the timetable.
Lady Vols Cap 2024 Regular Season with Series Sweep on Senior Day
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – May 4, 2024 – It took extra innings, but the third-ranked Lady Vols triumphed over No. 24 Kentucky, 8-7, on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium as both teams wrapped up the regular season. Tennessee (40-9, 19-5 SEC) won a back-and-forth senior day contest thanks...
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