HISTORICAL FACTS: 32 | History Defined

Kentucky governor vetoes bill banning transgender girls from girls’ sports

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear issued a veto Wednesday of a bill that would ban transgender girls from participating in girls or women’s sports grades six through senior year of college.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

LGBTQ biases played a role in controversy around Kentucky teacher's whiteboard message, he says

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky music teacher who resigned after writing a message on a classroom whiteboard encouraging students to "be yourself" said Tuesday the resulting controversy stemmed from LGBTQIA+ biases.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

Early rankings for the 2022-23 basketball season are in. Could Kentucky really be No. 1?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — It was a disappointing finish to Kentucky's 2021-22 basketball season, the Wildcats' national championship hopes ending just as their NCAA Tournament was getting started with a shocking loss to Saint Peter's in the first round.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2022

Over protesters' chants, Kentucky Republicans grant final passage to sweeping abortion bill

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Over protesters chanting "Abortion is health care!" in the Kentucky Senate chambers on Tuesday, Republicans passed a hefty omnibus bill that opponents say will effectively end abortion access in Kentucky.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022

John Clay: The most important part of Kentucky's 2022-23 basketball season has already begun

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As the Final Four in New Orleans this weekend closes out the 2021-22 college basketball season, the most important part of next season has already begun. It's transfer portal season.

Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2022

Mark Story: Are Kentucky fans taking the wrong lesson from Saint Peter's loss?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In the aftermath of Kentucky's NCAA Tournament comeuppance at the hands of No. 15 seed Saint Peter's last week, John Calipari's offensive system has been roasted like a Sunday chicken.

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2022

John Clay: Your NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 rooting guide

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky's out. We all know that. The Wildcats' early exit from the NCAA Tournament is no less shocking than it was a week ago. That doesn't mean you should turn off the Big Dance, however. Not when things are about to get interesting.

Tribune News Service · Mar 24, 2022

‘You changed our lives.’ Grindstone, oldest living Kentucky Derby winner, dies at 29.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Grindstone, the oldest living winner of the Kentucky Derby, has passed away at age 29.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022

John Clay: SEC basketball undergoing a youth movement with hiring of six new head coaches

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here’s the offseason storyline for SEC basketball: Out with the old, in with the new. Literally. When it comes to league coaches, we’re witnessing a changing of the guard, with an emphasis on youth.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022

Kentucky Derby Watch: Ranking the top 10 contenders heading into the biggest prep races

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The most important stretch of prep races for the 2022 Kentucky Derby is finally here.

Tribune News Service · Mar 23, 2022