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George Rogers Clark honored with parade after first boys-girls state title sweep since 1928
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WINCHESTER — George Rogers Clark High School celebrated a feat nearly a century in the making Sunday, as hundreds lined the streets for a parade honoring the Cardinals boys and girls basketball teams — the first Kentucky school since Ashland in 1928 to win both state titles in the same year. The double championship…
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Congressional Animal Protection Caucus applauds steps to combat racehorse deaths
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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 the racehorse fatalities at Churchill Downs Racetrack and introduce new protocols aimed at ensuring the safety of horses and their riders. Co-Chairs of CAPC, Representatives…
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Roller Derby of Central Kentucky returns to competitive play after long hiatus
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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 significant moment for local sports, signaling not just a return to normalcy post-pandemic, but also a resurgence of an athletic community dedicated to empowerment and…
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Nation reacts to spree of horse deaths at Kentucky tracks
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Lexington, Ky.–Kentucky horse racing tracks have seen a spree of equine deaths this spring, with at least 16 fatalities this year, including seven horses dead at Churchill Downs, three killed at Keeneland, and six dead racehorses at Turfway Park. As the excitement built for the annual Kentucky Derby, the national media took notice of…
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Two more horses killed at Churchill Downs Saturday, bringing total to seven dead in lead up to 2023 Kentucky Derby
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Louisville, Ky.–Tragedy has struck once again at Churchill Downs in the lead-up to the 2023 Kentucky Derby, as seven horses have now died in the days leading up to the event. Chloe’s Dream and Freezing Point were euthanized on Derby Day after sustaining injuries during undercard races. In addition, Wild on Ice and Take…
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At least 3 horses have died at Keeneland during the 2023 Spring Meet
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Lexington, Ky.–When four-year-old thoroughbred Wolfe County’s jockey pulled up short on Wednesday, he suffered a catastrophic leg injury and became the third horse to die at Keeneland’s 2023 Spring Meet. According to track safety reports, at least two other horses have sustained fatal injuries at the track this year: Veternarians euthanized Goin’ to the…
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Council approves soccer stadium zone change despite opposition from area residents, NAACP
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Lexington, Ky. – In a closely watched decision, the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council voted in favor of a zone change on Tuesday to allow for the potential construction of the Lexington Sporting Club’s new soccer stadium. The proposed stadium, along with a hotel, retail complex, and residential units, would be located on Athens Boonesboro…