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‘He passed them all.’ How 80-1 Rich Strike shocked the world and won the Kentucky Derby.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — And we thought the Kentucky Derby was returning to normal.

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Who is Rich Strike? What to know about the champion of this year’s Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rich Strike, the winner of the 148th Kentucky Derby, wasn’t even in the field until Friday. Here are some other facts to know about the underdog champion of this year’s race.

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Drivers in Lexington could start seeing more roadwork soon

Lexington city council members have been briefed on road paving strategies. Environmental Quality and Public Works Commissioner Nancy Albright brought the pavement management plan to committee members this week.

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Here’s who owns every 2022 Kentucky Derby horse and the road they took to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Just getting a contender into the 20-horse Kentucky Derby field is a tall order, much less winning the race.

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Kentucky Derby contender connects a small town, a big corporation and fairy-tale dreams

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Bill Simon has been to the Kentucky Derby before, and vowed not to return.

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Group pushing to expand student interest in KY equine industry

In Lexington, there is an effort underway to increase diversity in the thoroughbred racing industry

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Presentation to Lexington officials addresses violence, enforcement, and re-entry

For a second week, a presentation before Lexington city council members focused on addressing violence in the bluegrass community

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John Clay: How important are prerace works for Kentucky Derby horses? We asked the experts.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — By dawn’s first light, Churchill Downs was crazy busy last weekend. Kentucky Derby contender after Kentucky Derby contender went to the track for their all-important final major works before the sport’s greatest race this Saturday.

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Faith leaders demand Lexington officials address growing housing costs, mental health care and gun violence

An estimated 2,000 people from 27 congregations gathered in Lexington on Tuesday. Faith leaders and members of BUILD, or Building a United Interfaith Lexington through Direct Action, demanded that city officials address affordable housing, mental health care treatment and gun violence.

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Four stallions have sired multiple contenders in 2022 Kentucky Derby. Meet the fathers.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — When evaluating the field for Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, one of the most important aspects to look at is the background and bloodlines of each horse.

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Where 2022's Kentucky Derby contenders were born and how they made it to Churchill Downs

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky is not just the "horse capital of the world" because the Kentucky Derby happens to be here. It's the horse capital of the world because almost all the contenders for this signature American classic are born and bred in the commonwealth.

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Lexington city officials weighing new options for waste disposal

Lexington city officials are exploring ways to reduce garbage going to the landfill and increase free compost for residents. Several Council members toured a waste digester operation in Sevierville Tennessee.

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Investigation continues into the death of two children ages 5 and 13 in Lexington

Lexington police continue their investigation into the stabbing deaths of two young children Monday. Their biological mother now faces murder charges.

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John Clay: A Bowling Green connection could turn a Kentucky Derby dream into reality

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Ah, the quest. The Kentucky Derby quest. Steve Asmussen knows all about it. So does Ron Winchell. Both are coming at Saturday’s 148th running from slightly different perspectives. Asmussen is the sport’s all-time winningest trainer. Winchell is a successful Thoroughbred owner. Both are united by the quest.

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Refugees, evacuees find homes and support in the Ohio Valley

Refugee resettlement agencies in Kentucky and Ohio have helped Afghan parolees, and the region has a long history of resettling people from around the world. From 2020 through 2021, 4,577 refugees resettled in Kentucky, almost half from Democratic Republic of Congo, followed by Cuba and Myanmar. During the same period,…

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Kentucky State will undergo special examination by auditor’s office. What we know

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky State University will undergo a special examination by the Office of the Auditor of Public Accounts, the organization announced Monday.

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Get to know every trainer saddling a contender in the 2022 Kentucky Derby

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The 2022 Kentucky Derby is fast approaching.

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Does the Kentucky Derby still matter? It’s delivered great moments in the 21st century.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Though the past few years of the Kentucky Derby have been riddled with controversy, the first Saturday in May has also provided plenty of golden moments during the 21st century.

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Violent crime is down in Lexington, mayor credits youth advocacy program

The rate of violent crime in Lexington is down nearly two percent compared to this time last year. Officials say the ONE Lexington program may be helping to prevent and reduce crime.

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Lexington mayoral and Fayette County Attorney candidates discuss racial justice and police accountability at community forum

Candidates running for Lexington Mayor and the Fayette County Attorney office answered questions about law enforcement accountability, racial justice and bias in Lexington at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center on Tuesday night.

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Lexington mayor proposes all new golf carts at public courses

Lexington City Council members are being asked to replace the golf cart fleets at four public courses

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Lexington council gets details on ARPA nonprofit funds

Lexington city officials are putting out the word about grant opportunities for non-profit organizations. The details of the program were outlined to City Council members last week.

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Lexington's new convention center complex opens with a champagne toast

It took more than a decade of planning and construction, but that might be considered ancient history as government, business, and civic leaders celebrated the grand opening of Lexington’s Central Bank Center.

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Oscar Tshiebwe returning to Kentucky for 2022-23 season

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Oscar Tshiebwe announced Wednesday that he will not enter this year’s NBA draft. He will play for Kentucky next season.

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John Clay: The transfer portal is over-the-top chaotic, but it was still the right thing to do

LEXINGTON, Ky. — First of all, we're happy for Dick Vitale. ESPN's loud and proud college basketball analyst had a tough winter. He battled cancer and underwent vocal cord surgery. Thankfully, one of the nicest people you'd ever want to meet is now cancer-free. He should be back talking soon.

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