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 ..>> view originalJarred 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..>> view originalLexington'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..>> view originalLexington 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..>> view originalKSP 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 ..>> view originalGilgeous-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..>> view originalKentucky 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..>> view originalDunbar'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..>> view originalNew documents shed light on whistleblower lawsuit filed by ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - More information has been obtained about a whistleblower lawsuit that a police sergeant has filed against the city and his superiors. Sgt. Bryan Jared was hailed as a hero for his actions to save the sole survivor of the Flight 5191 plane crash in Aug. 2006. In a lawsuit filed last week, Jared claims he was retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment of three female officers. A letter from the Lexington Division of Human Resources to Jared tells him that his supe..>> view originalKentucky schools facing several new laws this year. Here's a list
Kentucky public school students, teachers and officials will by this fall have to adjust to several new laws passed in the 2017 General Assembly. “The new Republican majority in the General Assembly led to swift consensus on a number of education-related bills in a short session. The changes will be a lot for school districts to manage, especially with the two more reform-minded bills in the mix — House Bill 520 and Senate Bill 1,” said Brigitte Blom Ramsey, executive director of the Prichard C..>> view original
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