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This is John Calipari’s most-experienced Kentucky basketball team. Does that make things easier?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — This Kentucky men’s basketball preseason has come with a few warning labels from John Calipari.

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Lexington launching three-phase approach to domestic violence prevention

Lexington city officials are announcing a new public awareness campaign directed at domestic violence. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said one-third of homicides this year have been domestic violence-related. She noted there were none at this point last year.

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Lexington mayoral candidates talk crime, traffic, and a new city hall

Next Tuesday, voters in Lexington will decide who should take the top job in Urban County government. It’s a choice between staying with a veteran at Lexington City Hall or going with a relatively new voice in local government.

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John Clay: Todd Pletcher hopes Keeneland experience makes a difference in Breeders’ Cup Juvenile

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Todd Pletcher knows he has a tough task come Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Keeneland, but the Hall of Fame trainer is hoping for a home-track edge.

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Breeders' Cup Classic will determine Flightline's place in racing history

A horse named Flightline might be the most dominant competitor currently in any sport. Of course, because it's horse racing, the average sports fan likely has no idea who he is and what his mark on sports history might be. The name recognition might get a little bump Saturday when…

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John Clay: Back from suspension, Bob Baffert will have an impact on this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bob Baffert is back. Or at least back at Keeneland, thus back at this year’s Breeders’ Cup. As irony would have it, the sport’s most famous American Thoroughbred trainer is making his return to the national stage in the same state where his troubles began.

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Six Lexington candidates vying for three At-Large council spots in next Tuesday's election

The Lexington mayor’s race has attracted a great deal of attention in the bluegrass community. But running a close second at city hall is the at-large council contest.

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Federally supported Head Start and housing project coming to Lexington's East End Neighborhood

A bulldozer moved ground Monday in Lexington’s East End neighborhood to signal the start of a childcare and housing project. $3 million dollars in federal funding will go to build a new Head Start Center at Fifth and Shropshire.

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Lexington council parks $1 million toward youth sports complex

The discussion about a youth sports complex in Lexington continues at City Hall. This week, the Council approved $1 million dollars toward infrastructure for such a facility.The discussion about a youth sports complex in Lexington continues at City Hall. This week, the Council approved $1 million dollars toward infrastructure for…

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Anti-abortion lawmakers in Kentucky tried to dispel ‘misinformation’ on abortion vote. But they spread more

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Thursday morning news conference called by the General Assembly’s Pro-life caucus to “dispel misinformation” about an abortion amendment on the ballot in November contributed to the spread of more misinformation.

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Lexington gets federal grant to help with drug use recovery

More than $616,000 in federal money will be used to enhance Lexington’s Barrier Free Re-Entry and Recovery Initiative. It’s part of a comprehensive approach for those recovering from substance use who are also transitioning from jail.

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Lexington council acts to pump up pay for public safety workers

Lexington city leaders are putting $26 million into additional pay for public safety employees. Council members made that decision Tuesday as they were deciding how to spend budget surplus dollars.

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Town hall on opioid abuse to be held in Lexington

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is holding a townhall this evening in Lexington. The group has already been to eastern Kentucky to hear directly from residents how the opioid epidemic has impacted them.

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Kentucky Children's Hospital seeing a large increase in RSV patients

Caregivers at Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington are seeing a significant surge in patients suffering from Respiratory syncytial virus.

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Eastern Standard Preview Oct. 27

It’s unusual for one person to appear twice in an edition of ES, but Whit Whitaker does just that: in his role as Director of the Lyric Theater in Lexington, and as a cast member of our latest radio play, “Three’s a Charm” by David Miller, also starring Roger Leasor…

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Before the Blue-White Game, the Cats took a detour. ‘They’ve got the biggest hearts’

Two buses — one blue, the other white — left Lexington on Saturday morning, snaking their way east along the Mountain Parkway.

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Strategic plan aimed at reducing youth violence in Lexington unveiled

A four-year strategic plan to address youth violence is in place in Lexington. The formal announcement of the ONE Lexington plan came Friday at City Hall. The city worked with the University of Kentucky’s Community Innovation Lab and Cities United to develop the plan.

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Lexington mayoral candidates field questions in their final forum

A Lexington bookstore served as host for the fourth and final mayoral candidate forum-debate Thursday night. Incumbent Linda Gorton and challenger, Urban County Council Member David Kloiber fielded questions during the hour-long radio event.

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Kentucky's GOP governor candidate charged with menacing nephew. He says it helps his campaign

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Republican candidate for governor Eric Deters was charged with menacing, harassment and trespassing after a run-in with his nephew on a Northern Kentucky farm.

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John Calipari confirms return of Kentucky-Indiana basketball series

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky coach John Calipari said Wednesday morning that the Wildcats will renew their basketball series with Indiana, starting with the 2025-26 season.

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John Calipari says Oscar Tshiebwe is recovering well from knee procedure. ‘He’s not human.’

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Reigning national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe will not participate in basketball activities at the Blue-White Game this weekend, Kentucky coach John Calipari confirmed Wednesday.

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Lexington city leaders examine ways to expand tree canopy

Lexington city leaders are examining ways to increase the tree canopy around the bluegrass community. A Council committee was briefed on a tree-covering study last week.

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Future abortion access in Kentucky could change drastically with this amendment vote

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the first time in recent memory, Kentucky voters have a chance to weigh in on the future of abortion access in the state this November.

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‘The sky’s the limit for him.’ What Kentucky is getting in 7-footer Aaron Bradshaw.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The best way to sum up Aaron Bradshaw’s potential as a basketball player?

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Chris Rodriguez, banged-up Will Levis, stout ‘D’ carry Kentucky past Mississippi State

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For just the second time in seven games, Kentucky football had both Will Levis and Chris Rodriguez on the field together for Saturday.

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