Sunday, May 7, 2017

Jarred Vanderbilt suffers injury in final minute of Jordan Brand Classic and other top stories.

  • Jarred Vanderbilt suffers injury in final minute of Jordan Brand Classic

    Jarred Vanderbilt suffers injury in final minute of Jordan Brand Classic
    UK basketball commitment Jarred Vanderbilt suffered an injury in the final minute of Friday night’s Jordan Brand Classic and had to be helped to the bench while putting no weight on his right foot. Vanderbilt — a 6-foot-9 forward from Texas — fell to the floor as he drove to the basket with 36 seconds left in the high school all-star game at Barclays Center in Brooklyn. He was down on the court for a couple of minutes before being helped off. Robert Vanderbilt, the player’s father, told the Her..
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  • Power even series with 5-1 victory over Legends

    Power even series with 5-1 victory over Legends
    Ty Moore went 3-for-4 with a home run, and Luis Escobar struck out 11 over six innings as the West Virginia Power defeated the Lexington Legends 5-1 on Friday night to even their South Atlantic League series at Whitaker Bank Ballpark. Lexington won the series opener 14-5 on Friday night. The third game is Saturday at 6:35 p.m., and the series finale is Sunday at 2:05 p.m. West Virginia took a 1-0 lead on Kevin Mahala’s RBI single in the first inning off Legends starter Travis Eckert. Lexington ..
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  • KSP identifies Lexington officer involved in shooting

    KSP identifies Lexington officer involved in shooting
    LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police have released the name of a Lexington Police officer involved in a shooting earlier this week. State Police say Officer Joseph A. Baker shot Sergei Sargaev late Tuesday night. Officer Baker was patrolling in the area of Stanton Way when he approached a suspicious vehicle behind the La Quinta Inn. Police say Sargaev drove into Officer Baker's cruiser. Officer Baker fired his weapon, hitting Sargaev. Officer Baker has worked for the Lexington Police ..
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  • Lexington's New Curfew Goes Into Effect Tonight

    Lexington's New Curfew Goes Into Effect Tonight
    Lexington's New Curfew Goes Into Effect Tonight Posted: Friday, April 14, 2017 3:03 PM EDT Updated: Friday, April 14, 2017 4:39 PM EDT LEXINGTON, Ky (LEX 18) A new curfew will take effect in Lexington Friday night for anyone under the age of 18.The curfew change is in response to Lexington 2016 homicide rate, which was the city's highest for more than a decade. The Urban City Council has voted to enforce a seven day a week curfew of midnight for anyone under the age of 18.“It'll keep..
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  • Lexington Kite Festival Sure Sign of Spring

    Lexington Kite Festival Sure Sign of Spring
    There are many ways to spot the change of seasons in the Bluegrass.  But, a Lexington tradition this weekend is sure to count as another official sign of spring.  For decades, a Saturday in the springtime has been set aside to ‘go fly a kite.’  Jacobson Park will once again play host to Kite Fest from noon until 4 p.m.   Lexington Parks Special Events Service Manager Michelle Franzetti says seeing who can fly the highest or most colorful kite is not part of the official format. “As far as w..
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  • Mississippi Man Suspected In Lexington Robberies Back In Kentucky

    Mississippi Man Suspected In Lexington Robberies Back In Kentucky
    Most Popular StoriesMost Popular StoriesMore>> Updated: Friday, April 14 2017 4:39 PM EDT2017-04-14 20:39:54 GMTLEXINGTON, Ky (LEX 18) A new curfew will take effect in Lexington Friday night for anyone under the age of 18. The curfew change is in response to Lexington 2016 homicide rate, which was the city's highest for more than a decade. The Urban City Council has voted to enforce a seven day a week curfew of midnight for anyone under the age of 18. “It'll keep the younger ones who shouldn't b..
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  • Blue Review: Instant analysis from Kentucky football's spring game

    Blue Review: Instant analysis from Kentucky football's spring game
    Instant analysis from the Blue team’s 31-14 win over the White team at Commonwealth Stadium on Friday night: How the game was won Sihiem King ran for two touchdowns and Benny Snell ran for one as the Blue team (the UK starters) beat the White (UK backups) 31-14. Game balls 1. Gunnar Hoak. The redshirt freshman quarterback was sharp while directing the White team (the UK backups) in the first half (12-of-18 passing, 92 yards, two touchdowns). He came back in the second half and directed the two ..
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  • Gilgeous-Alexander looking forward to 'really special' future for UK ...

    Gilgeous-Alexander looking forward to 'really special' future for UK ...
    Once again, the UK basketball team is going through an offseason of upheaval. At least seven scholarship players from this past season’s team — eight, if you count Bam Adebayo, who has not yet made a stay-or-go NBA decision — will be gone when the Wildcats return to the practice floor this summer. In their place will be a whole new group of UK players — seven, and counting — looking to lead the program to postseason glory before they, too, eventually head off to the pros. Often, it’s hard to fi..
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  • Kentucky Capitol holds its first ceremony for new American citizens

    Kentucky Capitol holds its first ceremony for new American citizens
    For the first time in the 107-year history of Kentucky’s Capitol, a ceremony was held Friday in the Rotunda to make 40 immigrants from 25 countries American citizens. Some waved miniature American flags. Some were too choked up to speak. Some were solemn. Some were giddy. Nearly all smiled after they heard their names called. “This is a great country. I feel so fortunate,” said Manoj Kudopoje of India, who has lived in America for 13 years and now will officially call it home. “I consider this..
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  • Dunbar's Hollingsworth ready to make an impact at Western Kentucky

    Dunbar's Hollingsworth ready to make an impact at Western Kentucky
    The Derby Festival Classic in Freedom Hall on Friday night will feature, among others, four U of L recruits, one future Kentucky Wildcat and another player who’s visiting UK soon and could eventually join the Cats’ 2017 recruiting class. Of the 22 players chosen for this year’s Derby Classic, only one is from the Bluegrass State. That’s Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Taveion Hollingsworth, last year’s Sweet Sixteen MVP and the recipient of this past season’s Kentucky Mr. Basketball honors. “There’s a l..
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UPDATED | Man critically injured in shooting at Lexington home .UPDATE 4-China bird flu deaths surge in what could be the worst season ever .
Shots fired overnight in Lexington .Lexington must counter divisiveness .

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