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...
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....
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...
Bipartisan Congressional Letter Calls for Full Investigation into Horse Deaths Leading Up to Kentucky Derby
Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), along with 15 other members of Congress, delivered a bipartisan letter urging the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA)...
Nation reacts to spree of horse deaths at Kentucky tracks
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...
Two more horses killed at Churchill Downs Saturday, bringing total to seven dead in lead up to 2023 Kentucky Derby
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...
At least 3 horses have died at Keeneland during the 2023 Spring Meet
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...
Council approves soccer stadium zone change despite opposition from area residents, NAACP
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...