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UK’s Clutts Honored on SEC Community Service Team
UK sophomore golfer Gavin Clutts was named to the SEC Community Service Team for his work mentoring youth, coaching golf at Lexington Country Club, and volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters and Operation Christmas Child.
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UK golfer Simpson honored for community service
University of Kentucky women’s golfer Raleygh Simpson has been named to the Southeastern Conference Community Service Team after logging more than 80 hours of volunteer work with local organizations.
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Coalition sues over Kentucky’s 14.25% prediction market tax
A coalition of prediction market companies including Polymarket and Kalshi is suing to block Kentucky’s recently enacted tax on prediction markets. The lawsuit filed in Franklin Circuit Court by the Coalition for Fair Markets — which represents prediction market companies where people can wager on the outcomes of events, including sports games — calls…
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Dueling lawsuits: KY AG sues prediction market companies a week after they sue over taxes
Editor’s note: Shortly after the Lantern posted its story on the tax lawsuit by prediction market companies, AG Coleman announced his lawsuit against them. Republican Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is suing two prominent prediction market companies over allegations that they operate unlicensed and illegal sports gambling operations. The lawsuits announced filed Wednesday come…
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Belleau Woods Park opens rebuilt tennis, pickleball courts
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday to open newly rebuilt tennis and pickleball courts at Belleau Woods Park as part of the city’s ongoing efforts to improve recreational facilities.
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Team Kentucky celebrates $3.8M Carter Caves campground renovation
Kentucky officials opened a renovated campground at Carter Caves State Resort Park following a $3.8 million upgrade, part of a broader state investment in tourism infrastructure as the commonwealth’s tourism industry sets record economic impact.
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Bryan Station pitcher Rockvoan honored as 2026 All-City Player of Year
Bryan Station pitcher Karsyn Rockvoan has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year in softball after leading the Defenders to the 42nd District title and 11th Region runner-up finish with 301 strikeouts and a 2.18 ERA.
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Henry Clay’s Ritchie Named 2026 All-City Baseball Player of Year
Henry Clay senior pitcher JT Ritchie has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year after leading the Blue Devils to the 42nd District championship, posting a 6-1 record with a 1.65 ERA while also contributing significantly as a hitter.
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Gorton aims for third term, touts record on homelessness and safety
Mayor Linda Gorton outlined her campaign platform for a potential third term on WUKY radio, emphasizing her primary election victory and highlighting initiatives to address homelessness, improve public safety, and construct a new city hall.
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More Americans are hungry in the face of federal cuts, rising grocery prices
The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken and hot dogs as it faces higher food costs and surging demand. “We have to adapt just like everybody else,”…