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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What does the Kentucky Derby mean to the Commonwealth?
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — The Kentucky Derby has fans from all over the globe, but here in the Commonwealth, it just means more. It doesn't matter where you are from. From Pikeville to Paducah, the Kentucky Derby means something different for everyone. During this year's Spring Meet at Keeneland, FOX 56 asked people why they felt the Run for the Roses is so special. 'It's a cultural piece; it's our lifestyle, a way of life in Kentucky,' said Bardstown resident Joshua Whitehouse. 'It's our whole industry that the whole state is engulfed in: horses and the breeding industry and the racing industry. So, it's everything to us.' Do you believe in luck? Why horseshoes are considered to be lucky in Kentucky What does the Kentucky Derby mean to the Commonwealth? Keeneland stars training well as Derby, Oaks contenders 'It's a Kentucky tradition,' explained Frankfort resident Ashley Stanley. 'The crowd, the legend,' Lexington's Tom McDermott said. 'I mean the horses, the hats, the bourbon, the food, everything,' detailed Amy Mefford from Frankfort. 'It's like a holiday.' 'It's a good time; it lets you know spring's here. That's right!' said Winchester couple Diana & Martin Kirk. And whether you're watching the famed race on the grounds of Churchill Downs or at home on a TV screen, every Kentuckian has that one memory that keeps them looking forward to the first Saturday in May every year. 'Secretariat,' Lexington resident Brian Hall said. 'I know I was really young then. But another was Affirmed and Alydar.' Read more of the latest Kentucky Derby news 'When I was younger, our family always went to the Derby breakfast when it was an actual big breakfast, recalled Mefford. 'That was probably my best memory.' 'Snow, snow on Derby one year,' the Kirks remembered. 'Always had a Derby party, and I remembered when it had snowed on Derby Day.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Climate
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Keeneland moves Spring Meet opening due to severe weather forecast
Video note: Despite this article's time stamp, the above video is the latest forecast from The Weather Authority. LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Race days have been pushed back at Keeneland due to a dangerous forecast for the horses. Keeneland announced Tuesday that it had notified the Kentucky division of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association that the races on Friday and Saturday have been pushed back to Monday and Tuesday, respectively. 'The safety of our equine and human participants, as well as of our fans, is at the core of every decision we make at Keeneland,' said Keeneland President and CEO Shannon Arvin. 'Our team has spent months preparing for opening weekend, and we recognize the significant impact of rescheduling our two biggest race days. While we have navigated challenging weather in the past, the conditions being forecast for the region are unprecedented for Keeneland. Ultimately, ensuring the safety of everyone involved is our top priority.' Lexington police seek 21-year-old accused of trafficking fentanyl, meth Lexington police seek 48-year-old wanted on strangulation, assault charges Keeneland moves Spring Meet opening due to severe weather forecast Keeneland said it is still monitoring Sunday and will make a decision about those races at a later time. Severe weather is expected across the region. Latest central Kentucky weather forecast Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of the first round of severe storms expected to hit in the evening on Wednesday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Kentucky distillery employees hit the jackpot, to split $50K in office pool
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — A group of 17 Barton 1792 Distillery employees carpooled to the Kentucky Lottery Headquarters after work on March 25, leaving with a $50,000 check. Lottery officials said they've been playing the Kentucky Lottery together for over a year. Read more of the latest Kentucky news 'We all play the lottery; every week I go around, I collect money from everybody, and we got a little pool going,' Chris Smith said. 'Usually we'll win, like, four bucks or eight bucks. Once we won $100. This weekend we won $50,000, which is a pretty good little payout for everybody.' Smith told lottery officials he usually buys the group's tickets at a Bardstown convenience store. But on March 21, he decided to pick one up while grocery shopping at Walmart. 'I scanned it on the machine; $50,000 showed up, and the first thing I do is look and see who is behind me. Anybody see that?' Smith joked. 'It felt pretty nice, you know? And then I took it home and scanned it on my phone just to make sure it read the same, and it did, and I was like, Okay.' The group's winning ticket matched four white ball winning numbers and the Powerball, bringing home $50,000. Lexington police seek 21-year-old accused of trafficking fentanyl, meth Lexington police seek 48-year-old wanted on strangulation, assault charges Keeneland moves Spring Meet opening due to severe weather forecast Kentucky Lottery President and CEO Mary Harville had the pleasure of handing each winner their individual prize—$2,941 after taxes. 'The Kentucky Lottery's mission is funding education and creating fun games and an amazing winner experience in our Winners Experience Lobby,' Harville said. 'You could tell these winners were a tight-knit group and truly enjoyed being around each other because they were laughing and joking with one another while we were printing their checks.' Walmart in Bardstown will receive $500 for selling the winning ticket. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Health
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Is my pet's microchip active? Ky. vet chimes in following servicer's abrupt closure
KENTUCKY (FOX 56) — Pet owners were left scrambling after finding out a major microchip service abruptly closed, fearing their pets were left untraceable without notice. According to the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), Texas-based pet microchip service Save This Life was removed from microchip lookup tools following search issues. The AAHA soon learned the company had closed. Read more of the latest Kentucky news 'We immediately tried to reach Save This Life to learn what was happening,' AAHA Chief Value Officer Keith Chamberlain said. 'Unfortunately, phone lines were down, and email inquiries came back stating Save This Life staff were aware of the problem and working through the issues. After continued search failures, we made the decision to disconnect them from the AAHA search tool, and we are encouraging pet owners to contact their veterinarian to determine if they need to re-register their microchip with another registry.' If you aren't sure who services your pet's microchip, the AAHA urges owners to contact their veterinarian with questions. Following the announcement of Save This Life's closure, the Animal Hospital of Nicholasville took to Facebook after receiving several calls wondering if their pets were affected. 'We just saw this FB post and wanted to reassure our clients that the companies we have purchased microchips from are still active. Any time that you want to check your pet's microchip, you can go to the AAHA website; they have a universal chip finder tool,' the Animal Hospital of Nicholasville said. If your pet was microchipped through Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, you're also in the clear. According to its website, LFACC partners with HomeAgain to provide microchips. Is my pet's microchip active? Ky. vet chimes in following servicer's abrupt closure 3 wanted in connection with armed Nicholasville Road robbery investigation Here's when tickets will go on sale for Keeneland's 2025 Spring Meet The AAHA said that if your pet was previously registered through Save This Life, it's important to update your registry as soon as possible. Your pet can even be reregistered with the same microchip. 'At least one company, BuddyID, was temporarily offering free registration for pet owners impacted by the Save This Life closure,' AAHA wrote. For more information, click here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
