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Basketball · Lexington

La Familia Announces Return of Harrison Twins for 2025 TBT Lexington Regional

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 SPORTS) – La Familia has officially announced the return of Aaron and Andrew Harrison for its 2025 roster. The Harrison twins are the latest additions to a growing roster that already includes Willie Cauley-Stein, Doron Lamb and DeAndre Liggins—rounding out the first five player commitments. Additional roster announcements are expected in the coming weeks. Aaron and Andrew return after playing key roles in La Familia’s run…See the Story

NCAA · Lexington

Driscoll Off To Solid Start At NCAA Lexington Regional - Ball State University Athletics

Ball State junior Jasmine Driscoll turned in a solid opening-round effort Monday afternoon on the Champion Trace at the Keene Trace Golf Club, carding a score of +4 (76) to open competition at the NCAA Lexington Regional.See the Story

Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington

Redhounds drop 6-5 road decision to Great Crossing

LEXINGTON — Cody Philpot’s Corbin Redhounds battled throughout their seven-inning matchup with Great Crossing before falling in the end, 6-5.See the Story

US Postal Service · Lexington

Chinese National Sentenced for Mail Fraud

The Defendant perpetrated a gift card tampering scheme to scam unknowing consumers out of money loaded onto them. LEXINGTON, KY – A Chinese National, Yongjian You, 41, was sentenced on Friday to 27 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves for mail fraud he committed as part of a gift card tampering scheme. Read More …See the Story

Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington

Report: Authorities looking for missing 23-year-old Bell County woman

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Authorities are searching for 23-year-old Makayla Smith, who was reported missing out of Bell County, according to a report from WRIL-The Big One.WRIL reported that the woman was last seen leaving her home on Ledford Neal Road in the Stoney Fork community, driving a red Ford Ranger at around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.Smith is described as standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 211 pounds, with dark brown long hair. She was reportedly last seen we…See the Story

Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington

‘The work’s working’: Advocates call for investments in harm reduction programs

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The 2024 Drug Overdose Fatality Report states overdoses fell 30.2% compared to 2023.See the Story

NCAA · Lexington

Horned Frogs Fighting for Spot in NCAA Championships - TCU Athletics

LEXINGTON, Ky. – The Horned Frogs' season will come down to one round on Wednesday.See the Story

Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington

UK Office of Postdoctoral Affairs works toward paid parental leave for scholars

The University of Kentucky Office of Postdoctoral Affairs has been working to add postdoctoral scholars to the paid parental leave policy at the University of Kentucky. Currently, scholars are not included in the Human Resources Policy and Procedure #82 on Temporary Disability Leave.See the Story