Bassett, 103, diedThu rsday at his home in Lexington. He was known internationally as an ambassador for Kentucky and horse racing, having served as chairman of the Keeneland from 1986 to 2001. Before that, he served as the Lexington racetrack and sales association’s president for 16 years.
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The United States Postal Service (USPS) said in a news release on Thursday that officials are aware of recent delays in the Louisville area impacting Kentucky and the network as a whole.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - The horse racing community is remembering racing icon and former Keeneland president Ted Bassett. The man credited for leading Keeneland through historic expansion passed away at 103.
The Herald-Leader will reveal the winner of the award recognizing the best in Kentucky sports in 2024 on Tuesday around 9 a.m.
Data shows Kentucky is home to about 180,000 immigrants. For historical perspective, back in 2000, immigrants made up two percent of the population, two percent of the workforce and two percent of businesses.
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A Kentucky basketball jersey signed by both Popes?! It exists thanks to Father Jim Sichko of Lexington, who packed a jersey signed by Mark Pope on his latest trip to the Vatican to see Pope Francis. Father Jim has delivered several Kentucky-themed gifts to the Pope in the past–a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle and an unsigned Mark Pope jersey,
A new-to-Kentucky restaurant is planning to open two locations in Lexington. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is opening its first spot in the Hamburg area on Polo Club Boulevard near Costco, Cabela’s and the Baptist Health Hospital. There is no specific street address yet, but a spokeswoman said they hope to open by late 2025 or early 2026.
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