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Malachi Moreno Announces He's Returning for His Sophomore Season with Kentucky
7+ hour, 58+ min ago (187+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " While the majority of Mark Pope's puzzle was complete ahead of his third season as head coach of the University of Kentucky, arguably the team's most coveted piece remained undecided on his future. Sunday, that changed. Georgetown…...
Kentucky secures more than $105 million in FEMA funds for 6 hospitals, Beshear reports
16+ hour, 25+ min ago (268+ words) (LEX 18) " Kentucky has secured more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds to reimburse six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management for expenses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andy Beshear announced May 22. The reimbursements cover costs incurred between January 2020 and May…...
KSP: Correctional officer charged with smuggling drugs into eastern Kentucky prison
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (118+ words) (LEX 18) " A correctional officer at the Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex faces multiple charges after prison officials caught him bringing illegal narcotics into the facility, according to Kentucky State Police. KSP charged 60-year-old Joe A. Cress with Promoting Contraband in the First…...
Kentucky Gov. Beshear orders flags at half-staff Monday to honor Memorial Day
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (270+ words) LEX 18 News Kentucky Gov. Beshear orders flags at half-staff Monday to honor Memorial Day FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) " Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all Kentucky state buildings to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon Monday, May 25, in…...
WATCH: Kentucky baseball coach Nick Mingione on 'BBN Tonight"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (198+ words) Nick Mingione sits down with BBN Tonight's Maggie Davis to talk about the season so far, Jaxon Jelkin's complete game, this weekend's series vs. Arkansas and what went into his decision to cancel Tuesday's game vs. NKU. WATCH: Kentucky baseball…...
Kentucky Signs Center Franck Kepnang to 2026-27 roster
2+ week, 1+ day ago (200+ words) Kentucky Sign Center Franck Kepnang to 2026-27 roster - check out the latest on the newest Wildcat Mark Pope has added. .. Kentucky Signs Center Franck Kepnang to 2026-27 roster LEX 18 " During Mark Pope's latest social media posts answering fans questions, he said his…...
Kentucky graduate achieves dreams, breaks barriers as nonverbal communicator
2+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " As Brayden Scott crossed the commencement stage at Rupp Arena on Friday, it was a milestone years in the making, and one that is especially meaningful for the first-generation college graduate from London. Scott, who has cerebral…...
Kentucky voter registration up nearly 10, 000 ahead of May primary
2+ week, 2+ day ago (178+ words) Kentucky's overall voter registration rose by nearly 10, 000 people between April 1 and when voter rolls closed on April 20 ahead of the May primary, Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams reports. According to Adams, 3, 146 voters were removed, consisting primarily of individuals who…...
Gov. Andy Beshear expresses concern over University of Kentucky management and new dean of law selection
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (298+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is doubling down on his criticism of the University of Kentucky's leadership, drawing pushback from state leaders who are defending the university's recent hiring decisions. The dispute centers on the creation of a…...
Zoom Diallo commits to Kentucky
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (147+ words) LEX18 Kentucky men's basketball has landed its first transfer portal commitment in Washington point guard Zoom Diallo. Diallo averaged 15. 7 points and 4. 5 assists for the Huskies last season. He played all 33 games as a sophomore and started 29. Diallo is a former Mc…...