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Stoops adds former UK quarterback Maggard, Franks to support staff

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops enhanced his support staff with five staff changes, including two new hires on Friday. Stoops promoted Dan Berezowitz to chief of staff. Berezowitz previously served as director of recruiting operations. E.K. Franks was hired as the director of recruiting operations, while […]

Early start: Kentucky to play four exhibition games in trip to Bahamas

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — The University of Kentucky men’s basketball team will get a jump start on the season this summer. The Wildcats will take a tour to the Bahamas and compete in four games spread across an eight-day stretch Aug. 6-13 ahead of the 2018-19 season. Kentucky will play at […]

After exploring options, UK’s Green reportedly to return next season

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON — Count Quade Green as one player who will likely return to Kentucky next season. Green, who has been exploring his options since the season ended last month, has decided to return for his sophomore campaign next season. Green’s mother, Tamika Johnson, told the Lexington Herald-Leader on Monday Green […]

21st consecutive year for Empty Bowls Project

For the 21st consecutive year, the Empty Bowls Project is helping put food on the table for hungry people in Madison County. Samantha Burford and videographer Carol Anderson visited First Baptist Church for the story. Watch the story below from this year’s Empty Bowls Project.

Estill County Forest Fire Threatens Homes

ESTILL COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) – A fire in Estill County spreads to a nearby forest and gets dangerously close to homes Saturday evening. Homeowner Joyce Rawlins’ stomach dropped this afternoon when she saw smoke on the way back to her Irvine home. “The closer I got, my heart just kept beating and beating so […]

Vanderbilt declares for NBA Draft, but holds off on hiring an agent

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Jarred Vanderbilt has decided to test the waters. The University of Kentucky freshman forward declared for the NBA Draft Friday but has opted against hiring an agent and could possibly return next season. Vanderbilt is the sixth underclassman to declare for the NBA Draft, set for […]

Madison County Community Foundation Reaches New Heights With Madison County Banks

Madison County’s local banks have always played an important role in the success of our community. These local banks are putting up money for the good of our local community called the Madison County Community Foundation. This endowment fund supports community initiatives. The Madison County Community Foundation has a local board that is responsible for […]

Preparations for PGA’s Barbasol Golf Championship going smoothly

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (KT) — Preparation for the Barbasol Championship is going smoothly. The PGA Tour event, set for July 16-22 at Champions at Keene Trace, unveiled the first of several corporate hospitality suites Tuesday at the No. 18 green, located near the clubhouse. The chalets will feature room enough for […]

Kentucky standout Knox decides to hire agent, enter NBA Draft

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Kevin Knox made his decision official Friday and will be entering the NBA Draft. Knox, the team’s leading scorer and Southeastern Conference Player of the Year, plans to sign with an agent, ending his career at Kentucky. During his lone season with the Wildcats, Knox scored […]

2-year state budget gains House, Senate approval

By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The state spending plan for the next two years that includes a $480 million tax increase is on its way to Gov. Matt Bevin after winning approval from both the House and Senate on Monday following a report from the conference committee.   First up in the Senate […]

Stoops likes the way UK defense is progressing during spring workouts

By KEITH TAYLOR, Kentucky Today LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) — Mark Stoops likes the way his team’s defense performed during Kentucky’s first full spring scrimmage Saturday at Kroger Field. Defensively, we have some guys that have played for a long time. I’d say the defense is ahead right now and really had a pretty solid day, […]

Lawmaker: ‘All they have done is awaken a sleeping giant’

By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Thousands of teachers and retirees converged upon the Capitol on Monday to protest last week’s passage of pension reform legislation.   Most schools across Kentucky were already closed for spring break, but every other district that was open also shut down on Monday. An estimated 5,000 […]