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Watch for these players as UK basketball’s offseason roster rebuild begins Keep an eye on these players as UK basketball starts to rebuild its roster this offseason. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/47sAX1g

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Lexington Comic Con: He helped create one of Marvel’s most loved series He worked with Stan Lee and is working on the next season of one of the highest-rated MCU projects. Meet him this weekend at LexCon. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4rW1kE6

KU basketball coach Bill Self says imminent retirement rumor is ‘bad info’ Bill Self tells The Kansas City Star that there’s an incorrect rumor circulating about his retirement. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4c5ipqh

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KY House passes bill criminalizing harassment of first responders, including ICE Critics say laws already in place protect first responders and the legislation could infringe on First Amendment rights. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4rQohIJ

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People’s Pharmacy | Will low-dose lithium help with memory? Q. I have been taking 1 mg of lithium orotate for four months. Within days, I noticed I was sleeping better. Slowly I realized I was remembering names of people I knew 40 years ago. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4t3ZUIv

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Where to watch, how to follow the UK women’s NCAA tourney sweet 16 game vs Texas Where fans can watch, listen to and follow Saturday’s basketball game between Kenny Brooks’ Wildcats and Mark Kellogg’s Mountaineers. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/47qdde9

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Roy Thomas, who succeeded Stan Lee at Marvel, coming to Lexington Comic Con Thomas loved comic books as a kid, then spent a career writing comics for Marvel and DC after Stan Lee hired him as an assistant in 1965. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4c4SC1r

‘No more secrets’: Alix Earle makes surprise announcement She’s had acne her whole life and is doing something about it. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4uOODO0

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Lawmakers look to make major cuts to Kentucky State University, reduce majors The Kentucky Senate is moving a bill that would place major financial oversight on Kentucky State University and make major cuts. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4lU8HdZ

No one is allowed to speak ill of the dead ... except President Trump | Opinion Letters to the Editor: A lot of people got in trouble for being cavalier about Charlie Kirk’s death, but thanks for setting us straight! Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bORxtw

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Impeached Fayette judge asks KY Supreme Court to stop proceedings One day after a court of appeals declined to intervene, the judge filed a motion with the state’s highest court. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4sr4noO

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Anti-Trump No Kings protests return to Lexington, 36 other KY cities. When & where The protests come after months of uproar surrounding ICE and, more recently, the war with Iran. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4daehq5

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Western Kentucky jailer accused of having inappropriate relationship with inmate The jailer is charged with sexual abuse and official misconduct. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4d9OJJH

The questions Kentucky fans should be asking as Pope enters a pivotal offseason What will Kentucky basketball look like for the 2026-27 season? It’ll be pivotal for Mark Pope’s tenure. Here are questions to consider. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4d85qFx

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Kentucky’s lead recruiter for No. 1 basketball prospect is leaving the program Jason Hart, a former NBA teammate of Mark Pope, was one of the first coaches to join his staff in April 2024. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4uNMty2

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Scott County High School basketball coach faces allegations of abuse or neglect A letter shared by a parent Monday shows allegations against coach Sean Woods had been “substantiated” by a state agency. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bwa1jE

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Judge Goodman’s victim-blaming mentality raises questions about her tenure | Opinion Opinion: I believe Judge Goodman deserves impeachment based on a case in which she blamed a sexual assault victim. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/40QYQfa

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Haven’t filed your KY state taxes? This change could delay your refund if you wait The state announced a change to how it will issue tax refunds as part of an effort to clamp down on fraud. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4tamY8J

Kentucky women’s basketball takes down West Virginia to advance to Sweet 16 Kenny Brooks has led the UK women’s basketball team to the second weekend of the NCAA Tournament for the first time in 10 years. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4lQEEDQ

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Check your numbers: Winning Powerball, Cash Ball 225 tickets sold in Central KY Two Powerball tickets worth $50,000 were sold in the state over the weekend. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4d0xryG

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Seeking justice: why faith should not dictate medical care in Kentucky | Opinion OpEd: Protecting religious freedom means ensuring that personal theology does not determine another person’s medical options. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4t45t9Q

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‘100% categorically false’: Pope denies claim that UK offered player $7-9 million After avoiding an answer during the NCAA Tournament, the Kentucky coach said Monday he didn’t offer Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg $7-9 million. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bw8YQA

Motorcyclist killed in Lexington crash identified by coroner The crash happened near Man O’ War Boulevard and Todds Road. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4lNsSKf

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KY Senate must see, stop dangerous consequences of Judge Goodman’s impeachment | Opinion Editorial: Goodman’s conviction for controversial decisions, not crimes, would send a chilling message to every judge in Kentucky. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4lQN2mP

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Judge rules that watchdog agency can continue investigation at KY juvenile jail U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove says KY Protection and Advocacy staff are entitled to records from Adair County facility. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bHMcEm

Two killed, state police trooper injured in Eastern Kentucky crash The crash happened on Kentucky Highway 80 in Perry County. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4snTHas

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What are the wait times for TSA at Lexington’s airport? Is ICE staffing security? Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he would send ICE agents to staff airport security amid an ongoing partial shutdown. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/3PpkLHU

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Here’s how transfer portal season will work for Mark Pope and Kentucky this year With Kentucky’s basketball season now finished, the focus will turn to the Wildcats’ approach to the transfer portal. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/3Nnz1QS

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Jake Feldhaus and Ashlinn James are Kentucky’s 2026 Mr. and Miss Basketball Madison Central standout signed with Belmont led Indians to No. 1 ranking this year. Assumption reached state final with Indiana signee Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bB6dfG

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In Year 3 of the Mark Pope era, Kentucky needs to look like ‘Kentucky’ The UK coach got too much blame for the Cats’ frustrating 2025-26. But in Year 3, Pope needs to show he can move UK back toward the top. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/40N9HXC

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Kentucky basketball season comes to an end with March Madness loss to Iowa State The Wildcats’ season ended with a blowout loss, one step short of a return trip to the Sweet 16 in Mark Pope’s second year as head coach. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4dA1Tjh

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Olive Hill man dies in crash after fleeing Kentucky State Police traffic stop KSP troopers initially tried to stop the driver for speeding. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/3PAkJNi

Campton man dead, 2 others injured in Wolfe County crash, state police say Michael and Veranda Brand were taken to the hospital for the injuries. Troy Perry, 51, died on the scene. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4uKQ28i

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Commentary: A Democratic takeover of the Senate is now imaginable I've seen enough. It's time to revise our expectations about the midterms. For more than a year now,... Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bZ09yU

Dominant first quarter enough as UK women’s basketball rolls in NCAA opener The Kentucky women’s basketball team used an early 22-4 run to blow open its first-round win over James Madison. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4rLqJQA

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In one sense, UK has Iowa State right where it wants it If you are dreaming of a Kentucky upset of the No. 2 seeded Cyclones in the NCAA Tournament, one facet of the matchup should give you hope. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4sSaaU4

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DOJ moves to dismiss charges against police officers in Breonna Taylor case The officers were accused of providing false information to get a search warrant for Breonna Taylor’s apartment. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4sU6Rf9

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St. Xavier survives scare from North Laurel to reach Boys’ Sweet 16 semifinals No. 3 Tigers denied Jaguars’ attempt to tie the game in the closing seconds and advanced to face Grayson County on Saturday. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4bogdtN

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North Oldham fends off Louisville Butler to reach first Boys’ Sweet 16 semis The Mustangs’ Gregg Thomas has a breakout performance amid a scoreboard breakdown at Rupp Arena in their 62-56 win. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4cUYjQC

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‘He doesn’t want to go home’: How Otega Oweh helped keep Kentucky’s season alive Inside the shot that saved Kentucky’s season, and the performance from Otega Oweh that has these Wildcats dancing for another day. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4sYGoNE

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Central KY judge reprimanded for ‘hostile, impatient, undignified’ conduct District Judge Bolton Bevins, who serves Bourbon, Scott and Woodford counties, was found to have violated the Code of Judicial Conduct. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/3Nk8tQt

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2026 Boys’ Basketball Sweet 16: Live updates from Rupp Arena Jared Peck and Josh Moore are courtside for Friday’s quarterfinals at the Kentucky boys high school basketball state tournament. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4uIyklU

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KY man barricaded in home found dead after exchanging gunfire with officers The shooting occurred around 10 p.m. Thursday in Estill County. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/40OsMIO

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Traffic alert: Rolling road closures start Monday at busy Lexington interchange Work is part of construction of a double-cross diamond in the area Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4lIcPh0

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Teenaged Mexican immigrant dies in ICE detention in Florida in ‘presumed suicide’ Royer Perez-Jimenez, a 19-year-old teenager from Mexico, died from a presumed suicide in March 2026 while in Immigration and Customs enforcement detention Read more in the full story: bit.ly/4cUqA9Z

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Need a handshake? Turn to these Kentucky basketball players for help Kentucky basketball’s Malachi Moreno and Mo Dioubate are the go-to options for unique handshakes with their teammates. Read more in the full story: bit.ly/41iimkO

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