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Aggregated Kentucky News Articles

• Nine teams that need to turn around their seasons -- now
  
  From expected Final Four contenders like Kentucky and beyond, these teams have work to do in the final stretch.
  Myron Medcalf.  ESPN.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:52:49 EST.
• Women's sports activist responds to personal attack from Keith Olbermann after SCOTUS trans athlete hearing
  
  Keith Olbermann faced backlash from Martina Navratilova and other athletes after attacking former University of Kentucky swimmer Kaitlynn Wheeler over her Supreme Court activism.
  Fox News.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:40:11 -0500.
• Postal Service unveils new Muhammad Ali stamp in champ's hometown
  
  Postal officials unveiled a commemorative stamp of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, on Thursday, featuring a photo of the champ in his fighting prime.
  Dylan Lovan.  Washington Times.  Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:34:09 -0500.
• Clintons won't testify in Epstein probe as House Oversight GOP threatens contempt
  
  Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
  CBS News.  Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:33:58 -0500.
• Beshear: Focusing on everyday concerns is key for Democrats vying for governorships
  
  Democrats looking to expand their hold on the nation's governorships should be focused on offering solutions for Americans feeling stressed by high costs for housing, health care and other essentials, Kentucky Gov. ...
  Bruce Schreiner.  Washington Times.  Mon, 12 Jan 2026 15:45:20 -0500.
• Louisville reveals Donovan Mitchell-designed uniforms
  
  The uniform features nods to his "Spida" nickname.
  Kalan Hooks.  ESPN.  Thu, 8 Jan 2026 14:49:39 EST.
• Select Medical Expands Rehab Footprint Through Vibra Healthcare JV
  
  SEM teams up with Vibra Healthcare to run a 76-bed rehab hospital in Southern Kentucky, expanding its post-acute care footprint through a capital-efficient JV.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:31:00 GMT.
• Reports: Nebraska football quarterback flips commitment to Kentucky
  
  Minchey is headed to a new school in SEC, just hours after he committed to Nebraska
  KETV - Omaha, Nebraska.  Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:15:00 GMT.
• Trump continues lambasting incumbent Republican Thomas Massie as challenger files to enter race
  
  President Donald Trump lambasted GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky again on Truth Social, while again expressing his support for challenger Ed Gallrein.
  Fox News.  Tue, 06 Jan 2026 06:05:54 -0500.
• Strategic Risk On Derby Trail After Impressive Smarty Jones Win
  
  Strategic Risk has developed into a serious Kentucky Derby contender and his dominant win in the Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park provided him qualifying points.
  By Danny Brewer, Contributor.  Forbes.  Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:30:00 -0500.
• Kentcucky Woman Faces Death Penalty After Allegedly Using Pills To Abort Baby, Burying Fetus In Backyard
  
  Kentucky banned nearly all abortions
  Mark Tanos.  Daily Caller.  Sun, 04 Jan 2026 17:51:30 +0000.
• Trailblazing female jockey Diane Crump dies aged 77
  
  The horse racing icon became the first woman in history to ride in a professional horse race in 1969, before becoming the first female jockey to compete in the Kentucky Derby a year later.
  Daily Mail.  Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:21:12 GMT.

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