New Lexington minor league baseball team owners promise ‘legendary’ team nickname
Originally published by WEKU. Goodbye, Counter Clocks. Hello … well, original team founder and new chairman emeritus Alan Stein has a clue or two. “We’ll have a big announcement...
Comrades of Capital: Lexington’s gonzo leap into ‘socialism’ for the wealthy
LEXINGTON, KY — In a bold display of fiscal acrobatics that would make Lenin himself blush, Lexington’s local government, under the stalwart Republican leadership of Mayor Linda Gorton and...
Anonymous pickleball-lover pays for 10 new courts at Northside Lexington YMCA
WEKU | By John McGary Lexington’s Northside YMCA will soon have 10 new outdoor pickleball courts, thanks to a $200,000 dollar donation from a fan of America’s fastest-growing sport. Cory...
Plans unveiled for pro soccer stadium near I-75 for Lexington’s men’s and women’s teams
WEKU | By John McGary If all goes as planned, beginning next August, two Lexington professional soccer teams will play in a 55-hundred seat stadium near I-75 off Athens Boonesboro...
Congressional Animal Protection Caucus applauds steps to combat racehorse deaths
Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Animal Protection Caucus (CAPC) expressed approval today after the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) released two new reports. These reports detail an investigation into...
Roller Derby of Central Kentucky returns to competitive play after long hiatus
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Roller Derby of Central Kentucky (ROCK) is making a triumphant return to competitive play in Lexington for the first time since 2019. The announcement marks a...
A Rising Toll: Horse Deaths Spur Calls for Reform in the Racing Industry
LEXINGTON, KY – The undisputed heartland of American thoroughbred racing, has been rocked by a wave of equine tragedies that have exposed the dark underbelly of this beloved sport....
No room at the inn(s) in Lexington this weekend
WEKU | By John McGary Lexington is a popular location this coming weekend. Among the events that have led to a shortage of beds are the Railbird music festival and...
Emergency Summit Called to Address Horse Fatalities at Churchill Downs
Lexington, Ky. – In response to a disturbing series of horse fatalities, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) has scheduled an emergency summit to address the issue, the...
Two more horses euthanized at Churchill Downs following races
WEKU | By Stan Ingold Two more horses have died following injuries at Churchill Downs. This brings the recent death toll to 12 over the past month at the home...