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Kentucky Oaks moves to prime time on NBC in 2026. Here's what to know
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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The 2026 Kentucky Oaks will be broadcast in primetime on NBC and Peacock for the first time. The Kentucky Oaks, traditionally held the Friday before the Kentucky Derby, showcases the best 3-year-old fillies in horse racing. This move to primetime...
Kentucky judge agrees to dismiss felony charges against journalists
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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The felony charges against two journalists, who were arrested while covering a protest in northern Kentucky and Ohio, have been dismissed. Prosecutors moved to withdraw the felony rioting charges against CityBeat reporter Madeline Fening and...
IVF patients fear wrath of Kentucky abortion ban
Legal Newsline - Illinois
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FRANKFORT, Ky. - A woman can sue over Kentucky’s abortion ban because it casts doubt on whether she can proceed with in vitro fertilization, an appeals court ruled, in a case that also raises questions about religious practices. Jessica Kalb and...
Kentucky HBPA College Day Scholarship Race Doubled to Honor Wayne Lukas
Thoroughbred Daily News - New Jersey
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July 24, 2025
Wayne Lukas at Ellis in 2021 | Jennie Rees Sunday's Kentucky HBPA College Day, presented by Ellis Park, is highlighted by the last race scholarship, which has been doubled to $2,000 in honor of the late Hall of Famer D. Wayne Lukas, who passed...
Kentucky School District Seeking Bus Drivers, Monitors Ahead of School Year
School Transportation News
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July 24, 2025
Warren County Public School held its Bus Driver and Monitor Recruitment Fair, giving applicants the opportunity to apply and drive a bus, reported WBKO News. The Recruitment Fair occurred on Saturday, where applicants were able to drive a school...
Kentucky health officials focused on combating substance use disorder
WMKY - Kentucky
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July 24, 2025
Last year, over 80,000 Americans died from overdose-related causes and over 1,400 of those occurred in the Commonwealth. The Our Healthy Kentucky Home initiative aims to lower that number by educating people about the dangers of substance use...
Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime for the first time
WUKY - Kentucky
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July 24, 2025
It will be broadcast at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streamed on Peacock on May 1, 2026, Churchill Downs and NBC Sports announced on Thursday. The $1.5 million race, traditionally held the day before the Kentucky Derby, has had a post time of shortly...
Kentucky Oaks Moving to Primetime TV for the First Time in 2026
ALT 105.1 - Kentucky
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July 24, 2025
LOUISVILLE, KY – MAY 02: Good Cheer, with jockey Luis Suez aboard, pulls away to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Oaks on May 2, 2025, at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Churchill...
Kentucky Senate Candidate Nate Morris Gets Key MAGA Endorsement From Jim Banks
PJ Media - Virginia
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July 24, 2025
The race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in the Senate is in full swing, and one GOP candidate picked up a key endorsement. Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) endorsed Nate Morris on Thursday. Banks’ endorsement gives Morris some cred from a key ally...
Kentucky Oaks going under the lights
Spectrum News NY1 - New York
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July 24, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the first time ever, the Kentucky Oaks will be in primetime. What You Need To Know The Kentucky Oaks will be in primetime for the first time in 2026 The 152nd race will be presented Friday, May 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET Viewers...
For first time ever, Kentucky Oaks race is moving to primetime
WLKY - Kentucky
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July 24, 2025
For the first time ever, the Kentucky Oaks race will be shown during primetime.Kentucky Derby officials made the announcement Thursday, saying next year's Oaks race will be shown on NBC and Peacock during primetime hours.“By moving the Kentucky...
Kentucky Oaks race being pushed later for first network primetime broadcast
WDRB - Kentucky
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The 152nd running of the Kentucky Oaks will air at a new time. The Longines Kentucky Oaks will be shown on NBC Sports in primetime for the first time ever in 2026, according to a news release from Churchill Downs...
Weeks after announcing her pregnancy with gender reveal, Riley Gaines opens up on finding new purpose in life
Sportskeeda
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July 27, 2025
Swimmer-turned-activist Riley Gaines has shared her thoughts on finding a new sense of purpose in life following a major life update. On June 14, Gaines publicly announced her pregnancy while speaking at the Turning Point USA event in Texas....
Kentucky Oaks moves to primetime TV for the first time in 2026
Associated Press
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July 24, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Oaks is shifting to primetime for the 152nd edition of the race for 3-year-old fillies. It will be run at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and streaming on Peacock on May 1, 2026, Churchill Downs and NBC Sports announced...
Piastri extends lead in title race after winning rain-delayed Belgian GP
The National News
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Oscar Piastri has extended his lead in the Formula One title race after a convincing victory in the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday. The Australian overtook McLaren teammate and pole position winner Lando Norris on the first racing lap...
Is Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic still relevant in a changing political climate?
Courier-Journal - Kentucky
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Kentucky's Fancy Farm picnic is a long-standing tradition combining barbecue, political speeches, and candidate roasting. While some consider the event crucial for statewide candidates, others argue its relevance has declined due to digital media...
‘He was a blur’ – Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson annihilated a horse in a race to show off his ridiculous athleticism
talkSPORT
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July 27, 2025
Only one man can race a horse on foot, win, and talk trash in the process. The artist formerly known as Chad 'Ochocinco' Johnson, once raced a horse for charity during the 2007 offseason. 3 No. 85 for the Bengals sized up his foe before the...
Kentucky basketball legends gather for Historic Memorial Coliseum book launch
UKNow - Kentucky
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July 23, 2025
The newly renovated Historic Memorial Coliseum. Photo courtesy of UK Athletics. LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 23, 2025) — Historic Memorial Coliseum and the University of Kentucky Alumni Association will host a special gathering of Kentucky basketball...
Kentucky State’s Keon Henderson Selected for Athletes in Action Captains Academy
BVM Sports
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July 23, 2025
Keon Henderson, a standout from Kentucky State's men's basketball team, has been chosen for the prestigious 2025 Athletes in Action Captains Academy. This elite leadership program gathers top collegiate basketball leaders from across the U.S., and...
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 3. 2025
AOL
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On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan: U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Bank of America CEO Brian MoynihanDominic LeBlanc, Canada's U.S. Trade MinisterCMS administrator Dr. Mehmet OzNew...