Former England, Ipswich striker Paul Mariner dies at 68
Paul Mariner, the former England striker who played at the World Cup in 1982 and later coached in MLS, has died. He was 68. Mariner’s death was announced by his … Click to Continue »
COVID-19 hurt Fayette Black, Hispanic students more than whites in reading, math
The COVID-19 pandemic had a worse impact on young Black and Hispanic students than on white students in Fayette County Public Schools, and district officials say they are worried about … Click to Continue »
No one has to sell NKU’s Darrin Horn on the value of in-state basketball talent
In Darrin Horn’s time (2003-08) waving the red towel as head men’s basketball coach at Western Kentucky, one pillar of his recruiting approach was emphasis on the home state. “I’ve … Click to Continue »
Heads up: This key downtown Lexington bridge will be closed starting Monday.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard bridge between Main and High streets will be closed starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Lexington city officials said this week. The bridge needs to … Click to Continue »
Five years after a crushing disappointment, Keni Harrison excited about 2021 Olympics
For Keni Harrison, redemption was a long time coming. It was five long years ago that the former University of Kentucky track and field star, ranked No. 1 in the … Click to Continue »
Reed Sheppard and his parents react to Kentucky offer. ‘It’s something very special.’
The moment that seemingly all of Big Blue Nation had been waiting for was met with silence by those impacted by it most. John Calipari called Reed Sheppard on Friday … Click to Continue »
Kentucky basketball targets battle, Reed Sheppard watch, and latest Crystal Ball buzz
The most anticipated game of the opening weekend on the Adidas 3SSB circuit didn’t fail to deliver a classic summer basketball environment. On one side was Keyonte George, the No. … Click to Continue »
Wife of coach who died by electrocution files lawsuit against Kentucky Utilities
The wife of an Estill County teacher and baseball coach who was electrocuted in May has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky Utilities. Attorneys for Rebecca Crowe argue in a lawsuit … Click to Continue »
Appalachian group calls on Biden to protect coal miners against black lung
As black lung disease surges, an advocacy group is urging President Joe Biden’s administration to protect coal miners. Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center, a nonprofit law firm, submitted a petition to … Click to Continue »
KY economy is ‘on fire.’ Beshear announces a record $1.1 billion budget surplus.
Kentucky’s “economy is on fire,” an ebullient Gov. Andy Beshear said Friday after a record $1.1 billion budget surplus was reported for the state. Beshear’s excitement was contained in a … Click to Continue »
‘Emotions are high.’ Controversy flares over moving graves from historic KY cemetery.
A small cemetery on a steep hill in Clay County is enmeshed in controversy involving history, memory and school safety. The Hoskins Cemetery covers a third of an acre and … Click to Continue »
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