May 2018

Steam rises from the back of a horse as he is bathed following morning workouts at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

Horses run down the stretch shortly after leaving the staring gate during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 5, 2018. Justify with Mike Smith up won, Good Magic with Jose Ortiz up came in second and Audible with Javier Castellano up finished third.

Beth Johnson, of Anchorage, Ky., cheered on horses while wearing a horse mask during the 63rd Running of the Eight Belles during Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs. Mia Mischief won by by 1 3/4 lengths over a fast track with a time of 1:21.84.

Justify with Mike Smith up, center, after winning the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby Saturday at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 5, 2018. Justify with Mike Smith up won, Good Magic with Jose Ortiz up came in second and Audible with Javier Castellano up finished third.

James Jones, of Louisville, watches horses as they make their way to the track during “Thurby” at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, May 3, 2018.

Monomoy Girl, with Florent Geroux up, right, wins the 144th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Friday, May 4, 2018. Wonder Gadot, with John Velazquez up, left, finished second.

Lone Sailor was bathed as the sun began to rise over the track before a morning training session  at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, May 3, 2018. . Lone Sailor is a long shot for the Kentucky Derby with 50-1 odds.

Jockey Florent Geroux enters the paddock before competing in the 5th race of the day on Toy Moon during “Thurby” at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Thursday, May 3, 2018. Toy Moon and Geroux finished third.

Macio Williams, left, of Cleveland, and Mike Scott, of Chicago, sit under ponchos as they cheered on horses during the fifth race of the day from the infield before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Rick Kirton, of Los Angeles, watches horses in the paddock before the 144th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks day at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Friday, May 4, 2018.

Kentucky Derby favorite Justify is bathed after a morning training session at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Justify won the derby and continued on to win the Triple Crown.

John Black, of La Grange, Ky., watches as horses pass by while wearing a modified cowboy hat during a morning training session at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Wednesday, May 2, 2018. Black added the foam horse to his hat and said it’s become a track favorite, “I can sell 500 of these things an hour out here,” he joked.

Race fans pose for a picture in the infield before the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, May 5, 2018.

Florent Geroux atop Monomoy Girl kisses a starlight lily after winning the 144th running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky., Friday, May 4. 2018. Wonder Gadot, with John Velazquez up, left, finished second.

Current Lexington Mayor and 6th Congressional District candidate Jim Gray, from left, spoke with Larry Stevenson, Greg Lyle, David Wolfenbarger, and Steven Eades, all of North Middletown, Ky., during a campaign stop at Mid Mart in North Middletown, Monday, May 21, 2018.

Kentucky Wildcats catcher Rachael Metzger (44) celebrated with teammates after her grand slam against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2018 NCAA Softball Regionals at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, May 19, 2018. Kentucky beat Notre Dame 10-0.

Amy McGrath celebrates with supporters after victory over Jim Gray in Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District primary election at the Copper Fox Event Center in Richmond, Ky., Tuesday, May 22, 2018.

Lexington Catholic’s Hagan Oullette (12) Lexington Catholic’s Luke Powell (6) and Lexington Catholic’s Trenton Neuer (1) celebrate after defeating Tates Creek 7-4 during their 43rd District Baseball semifinal game at Tates Creek High School in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

Noelle Bryant, 2, of Lexington, Ky., jumped in a puddle while running errands with her grandmother, Rhonda Parker, also of Lexington, in the parking lot of Family Dollar at the corner of Race Street and East Fourth Street in Lexington, Thursday, May 17, 2018. Rain is expected to continue into the weekend.

A herd of 17 goats belonging to Al Dilley, of Glasgow,  worked to clear a nearly two-acre area of overgrowth at Idle Hour Park in Lexington, Ky., Friday, May 25, 2018. Dilley owns Goat Browsers, a company that uses goats to clear land.


April 2018

Thousands of teachers gather during a rally in opposition  of Senate Bill 151 at the State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Monday, April 2, 2018. Senate Bill 151, which was signed by Gov. Matt Bevin last Thursday, makes changes to education funding and pensions for teachers.

University of Kentucky students danced while tailgating on The Hill during opening day of the spring meet at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., Friday, April 6, 2018. The spring meet runs from April 6 through April 26.

Good Magic, with Jose L. Ortiz up, wins the 94th Running of Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, April 7, 2018. Good Magic finished with a 1 1/2-length lead in 1:50.18.

Jockeys Jose L. Ortiz, from left, Corey J. Lanerie, Florent Geroux and Brian J. Hernandez made their way onto the paddock before the fifth race at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Mark Merek, of Indianapolis, lights a cigar before the third race of the day at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Beau McCoy, of Platte City, Mo., spoke with his daughter Nora McCoy, 10, also of Platte City, as they looked though the program before the third race of the day at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, April 7, 2018.

Michaeline Kooler, of Liberia, took a phone call under screens showing the eighth race of the day during opening day Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Friday, April 6, 2018.

Addison Perkins, 10, Concord, N.C., spotted horses before the start of the sixth race during opening day at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Friday, April 6, 2018.

Thousands of race fans cheered during the seventh race of the day during opening day at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Friday, April 6, 2018.

Horses and jockeys begin to round the first turn during the 94th Running of Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, April 7, 2018. Good Magic finished first with a 1 1/2-length lead in 1:50.18.

Kentucky Wildcats pitcher Daniel Harper (54) delivered the ball during a game against the Louisville Cardinals at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Louisville beat Kentucky 8-2.


March 2018

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) dunks the call past Buffalo Bulls forward Nick Perkins (33) during their game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Saturday, March 17, 2018. Kentucky beat Buffalo 95-75.

The Kentucky Wildcats celebrate after defeating the Tennessee Volunteers 77-72 to win the 2018 SEC Tournament championship at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Sunday, March 11, 2018.

Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) jumped to rebound the ball against Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) and Tennessee Volunteers forward Admiral Schofield (5) during the SEC Tournament finals at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Sunday March 11, 2018.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) Kentucky Wildcats forward Sacha Killeya-Jones (1) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) celebrated during the SEC Tournament semifinals against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Kentucky beat Alabama 86-63.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22) shorty past Alabama Crimson Tide guard Herbert Jones (10) during the SEC Tournament semifinals at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Kentucky beat Alabama 86-63.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Nick Richards (4) appear dejected following their Sweet 16 game at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Thursday, March 22, 2018. Kansas State beat Kentucky 61-58.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) celebrates a three-point basket during the SEC Tournament semifinals against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Kentucky beat Alabama 86-63.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22) reacts after missing the final shot of the game during their Sweet 16 loss to the Kansas State Wildcats at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Thursday, March 22, 2018. Kansas State beat Kentucky 61-58.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) celebrates a dunk past Buffalo Bulls forward Nick Perkins (33) during their game in the second round of the NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Saturday, March 17, 2018. Kentucky beat Buffalo 95-75.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Sacha Killeya-Jones (1) celebrated a dunk past Davidson Wildcats forward Will Magarity (22) during the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Taco Bell Arena in Boise, Thursday, March 15, 2018. Kentucky beat Davidson 78-73.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) left the court following the SEC Tournament semifinals against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Saturday, March 10, 2018. Kentucky beat Alabama 86-63.

Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) Kentucky Wildcats guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (22) Kentucky Wildcats forward Kevin Knox (5) and Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) celebrated during the SEC Tournament quarterfinals against the Georgia Bulldogs at the Scottrade Center in St. Loiuis, Friday, March 9, 2018. Kentucky beat Georgia 62-49.

Kentucky fans cheer with cutouts of Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari and Kentucky Wildcats guard Quade Green (0) during the SEC Tournament quarterfinals  at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Friday, March 9, 2018. Kentucky beat Georgia 62-49.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) and Georgia Bulldogs forward Nicolas Claxton (33) battle for a rebound during the SEC Tournament quarterfinals at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Friday, March 9, 2018. Kentucky beat Georgia 62-49.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Kevin Knox (5) walks into the arena before a game against the Florida Gators Saturday in Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center. Florida beat Kentucky 80-67.

Florida Gators guard Mike Okauru (0) dives after a loose during a game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Exactech Arena at the O’Connell Center in Gainesville, Fl., Saturday March, 3, 2018. Florida beat Kentucky 80-67.


February 2018

Kentucky Wildcats guard Quade Green (0) appeared dejected as Tennessee Volunteers forward Admiral Schofield (5) and Tennessee Volunteers forward Grant Williams (2) celebrated late in the second half during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Tennessee beat Kentucky 61-59.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) dunked the ball past Missouri Tigers forward Jordan Barnett (21) during their game at Rupp Arena during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Kentucky beat Missouri 87-66.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during a game against the Tennessee Volunteers during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Tennessee beat Kentucky 61-59.

Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) and forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) celebrate during their game against Missouri at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Kentucky beat Missouri 87-66.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) dribbled down court past Missouri Tigers forward Jeremiah Tilmon (23) during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky. Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. Kentucky beat Missouri 87-66.

Sweat drips from the face of Kentucky Wildcats forward Sacha Killeya-Jones (1) before a game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Auburn beat Kentucky 76-66.

Auburn Tigers guard Malik Dunbar (14) and Auburn Tigers forward Desean Murray (13) block a basket from Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) during their game at Auburn Arena in Auburn, Ala., Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018. Auburn beat Kentucky 76-66.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Wenyen Gabriel (32) blocks a shot from Missouri Tigers forward Kevin Puryear (24) during their game at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., Saturday, Feb. 3 2018.

Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) and Auburn Tigers forward Chuma Okeke (4) battle for the ball during their game Wednesday at Auburn Arena. Auburn beat Kentucky 76-66.

Kentucky students cheered during player intros before a game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Tennessee beat Kentucky 61-59.

Dick Vitale points to the crowd before a game between the Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018. Tennessee beat Kentucky 61-59.

Kentucky Wildcats forward Jarred Vanderbilt (2) and Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) celebrate in the second half during their game against the Missouri Tigers at Mizzou Arena in Columbia, Mo., Saturday, Feb. 3 2018. Missouri beat Kentucky 69-60.


January 2018

Will Calderwood, 3, helps his father Dan Calderwood, both of Lexington, Ky., shovel their driveway in front of there home on Richmond Avenue In Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. An estimated 3 inches of snow covered the region.

Kentucky Wildcats forward PJ Washington (25) shoots past LSU Tigers guard Brandon Sampson (0) during their game at Pete Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge, La., Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2018. Kentucky beat LSU 74-71.

Lexington Fire Department Major C.J. Haunz responds to a house fire at 639 North Limestone in Lexington, Ky., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. No injuries were reported at the scene.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Quade Green (0) celebrates with teammates following his game winning basket during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2018. Kentucky beat Vanderbilt 83-81 in overtime.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari reacts during their game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018. Kentucky beat Mississippi State 78-65.

Hudson Clark, 8, from left, Lincoln Payton, 8, Ransom Payton, 10, Alden Nusbacher, 11, Aubrey Cloyd, 11, and Chase Cloyd, 12, all of Lexington, Ky., sled together down the hill next to Stonewall Elementary School In Lexington, Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018. An estimated 3 inches of snow covered the region.

Kentucky Wildcats guard Hamidou Diallo (3) celebrates after dunking the ball over Texas A&M Aggies center Tyler Davis (34) during their game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018. Kentucky beat Texas A&M 74-73.

Kimmye Bohannon, left, and Matthew Higdon both of Lexington, Ky., take advantage of spring-like temperatures to practice acrobatic handstands at Woodland Park in Lexington, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018. The pair have been practicing acrobatic handstands for about 15-weeks for fun and as a way to stay in shape, “you create stability on your hands just like you have stability on your feet. You transfer the weight from the hand to the foot and you go back and you can never fall down because you always have a point of contact. Functional movement, you can become a monkey if you want to.” Higdon said.

Kentucky’s Alex Hyland celebrates after her beam routine during Excite Night gymnastics meet and showcase at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Friday, Jan. 5, 2018. Hyland won the event with a score of 9.85.

Kentucky Wildcats head coach John Calipari argues with an official after he is charged with a technical foul during their game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Jan. 6, 2017. Tennessee beat Kentucky 76-65.


Kentucky State Baseball

Pleasure Ridge Park celebrates following their 6-5 victory over Simon Kenton during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament championship at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Boyle County’s Kaden Gervacio (2) tags out Knox Central’s Blevin Campbell (2) at second during the first round of the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, June 8, 2017. Knox Central beat Boyle County 9-4.

Knox Central’s Caleb Powers (3) heads towards the dugout between innings during the first round of the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament against Boyle County at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Thursday, June 8, 2017. Knox Central beat Boyle County 9-4.

McCracken County senior Ben Clark points to the outfield before batting following the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament semifinals at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 16, 2017. Pleasure Ridge Park beat McCracken County 6-3.

McCracken County’s Will Sykes (8) reacts after a 6-3 loss to Pleasure Ridge Park during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament semifinals at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 16, 2017.

Pleasure Ridge Park’s Nathan Downs (12) wears a chicken hat in the dugout during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament semifinals against McCracken County at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 16, 2017. Pleasure Ridge Park beat McCracken County 6-3.

Simon Kenton’s Brayden Trattles (3) slides into home against Marion County’s Cody Browning (28) in the sixth inning during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament semifinals at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 16, 2017. Simon Kenton beat Marion County 5-2.

Game action is seen reflected in a window during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament semifinals between McCracken County and Pleasure Ridge Park at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 16, 2017. Pleasure Ridge Park beat McCracken County 6-3.

Simon Kenton’s Hunter Faehr (1) shows the ball as teammate Devon Murphy (9) cheers after making a diving catch in the first inning during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament semifinals against Marion County at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Friday, June 16, 2017.

Simon Kenton fans cheer as the team takes the field for the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament championship against Pleasure Ridge Park at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, June 17, 2017.

Simon Kenton’s Trent Kincaid (16) dives and misses a ball in the second inning during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament championship against Pleasure Ridge Park at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Pleasure Ridge Park beat Simon Kenton 6-5.

Pleasure Ridge Park’s Dylan Carnes (25) scores a run past Simon Kenton’s Hunter Faehr (1) in the third inning during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament championship at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, June 17, 2017. Pleasure Ridge Park beat Simon Kenton 6-5.

Pleasure Ridge Park’s Nick Oyler (23) licks the trophy following a 6-5 victory over Simon Kenton during the 2017 Whitaker Bank/KHSAA State Baseball Tournament championship at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, June 17, 2017.



Fourth of July

People watch the city Fourth of July fireworks display from a parking lot at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Amy Erb, left, Brianna Erb, 14, both of Lexington, Ky., light sparklers before the city Fourth of July fireworks display at Kroger Field in Lexington, Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Adam Gould, of Versailles, Ky., wearing American Flag socks, speaks with friends before the city Fourth of July fireworks display at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

Bicyclists watch the city Fourth of July fireworks display from a parking lot at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

People gather to watch the city Fourth of July fireworks display from a parking lot at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 4, 2017.

People watch the city Fourth of July fireworks display from a parking lot at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, July 4, 2017.











NCAA super regional

Kentucky’s Riley Mahan (2) Tristan Pompey (6) and Marcus Carson (15) fail to catch a fly ball in the eighth inning during an NCAA baseball super regional against Louisville at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, June 10, 2017. Louisville beat Kentucky 6-2.

Kentucky’s Austin Keen (22) welcomes teammates back to the dugout in the ninth inning during an NCAA baseball super regional against Louisville at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, June 10, 2017. Louisville beat Kentucky 6-2.

Kentucky’s Troy Squires (16) tags out Louisville’s Josh Stowers (25) at home in the sixth inning during an NCAA baseball super regional at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, June 10, 2017. Louisville beat Kentucky 6-2.

Louisville’s Drew Ellis (10) taunts members of the Wildcats after scoring a three-run home run during an NCAA baseball super regional at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Friday, June 9, 2017. Louisville beat Kentucky 5-2.

Kentucky’s Zack Thompson (14) Kentucky’s Riley Mahan (2) and Kentucky’s Connor Heady (7) appear dejected as they head into the dugout following an NCAA baseball super regional against Louisville at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, June 10, 2017. Louisville beat Kentucky 6-2.

Kentucky head coach Nick Mingione answers questions during an interview following a 6-2 loss to Louisville in an NCAA baseball super regional at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, June 10, 2017.

Kentucky’s Sean Hjelle (30) hugs teammate Kole Cottam (13) after being taken out of the game in the sixth inning during an NCAA baseball super regional at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, June 10, 2017. Louisville beat Kentucky 6-2.

Ashton Daniels, 7, of Ashland, Ky., a UK fan, waits in line before an NCAA baseball super regional between Kentucky and Louisville at Jim Patterson Stadium in Louisville, Ky., Friday, June 9, 2017. Louisville beat Kentucky 5-2.








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