Karla Ward

Lexington, University of Kentucky

Reporter at Lexington Herald-Leader

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Body of man who was in boat that capsized near dam in Kentucky has been recovered

5 days ago | kentucky.com | Karla Ward

The body of a fisherman who had been missing on Laurel Lake since last weekend was found on Friday. The body of John Myrick was recovered about 3:30 p.m., according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Myrick, 26, was on a boat that capsized near the KY 312 dam off East City Dam Road in Laurel County about 12:15 p.m. Sunday.
Body of man who was in boat that capsized near dam in Kentucky has been recovered

5 days ago | ca.news.yahoo.com | Karla Ward

Body of man who was in boat that capsized near dam in Kentucky has been recoveredCrews searched for John Myrick, who was in a boat that capsized in Laurel County. Myrick’s body was recovered Friday, May 9. The body of a fisherman who had been missing on Laurel Lake since last weekend was found on Friday. The body of John Myrick was recovered about 3:30 p.m., according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
Lexington antiques show that lasted 40 years ends this weekend

5 days ago | kentucky.com | Karla Ward

A longtime Lexington antiques shopping tradition is coming to an end this weekend, but a new one is expected to open soon. Saturday and Sunday make for last weekend for the Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show, which has operated out of the old Athens Elementary School building at 6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pike for 18 years.
Lexington antiques show that lasted 40 years ends this weekend

5 days ago | yahoo.com | Karla Ward

A longtime Lexington antiques shopping tradition is coming to an end this weekend, but a new one is expected to open soon. Saturday and Sunday make for last weekend for the Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show, which has operated out of the old Athens Elementary School building at 6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pike for 18 years.
Lexington street that runs through UK campus to be closed for a week

5 days ago | kentucky.com | Karla Ward

The Avenue of Champions, which cuts through the University of Kentucky’s campus near downtown Lexington, will be closed for a week beginning Monday. Starting at 5 a.m. May 12, Avenue of Champions will be closed from Rose Street to South Limestone Street, the city of Lexington said Friday afternoon. The road is scheduled to reopen by May 19, as long as the weather permits the work to be completed. The closure comes as the UK semester ends, which may mean less congestion in that area.
Women removed from Central KY recovery center after complaints of mistreatment

1 week ago | kentucky.com | Karla Ward

The Kentucky Department of Corrections has removed 46 women who are under its care from a Richmond treatment center for substance use disorder after a litany of complaints about the facility.
Lexington faith coalition urges council to improve public transit, protect renters

1 week ago | kentucky.com | Karla Ward

Hundreds of members of Lexington’s faith communities turned out Tuesday night to push local officials to make sure the city’s residents have reliable public transportation, safe rental housing and a support network for its elders. “We have one purpose tonight, to join in solidarity with the marginalized, the vulnerable, the powerless,” Rev.
Why NBC announcer Mike Tirico unexpectedly exited the Kentucky Derby broadcast

1 week ago | thedailynewsonline.com | Karla Ward

A nut allergy forced NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico to make an unexpected exit from the Kentucky Derby broadcast Saturday afternoon. Tirico had been off the air for a while Saturday afternoon because of an unexplained illness, but as post time drew nearer, NBC mentioned that Tirico was experiencing an allergic reaction and would not be back to call the race. kAm“w2E6 36:?8 2 D4C2E49 27E6C >2<:?8 E96 DE2CE:?8 82E6 oz6?EF4<Js6C3J] yFDE 2 D:8?:7:42?E C624E:@?
Why Mike Tirico unexpectedly exited Kentucky Derby broadcast

1 week ago | postguam.com | Karla Ward

A nut allergy forced NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico to make an unexpected exit from Saturday afternoon’s Kentucky Derby broadcast. Tirico had been off the air for a while Saturday afternoon due to an unexplained illness, but as post time neared, NBC announced that he was experiencing an allergic reaction and would not return to call the race. “Hate being a scratch after making the starting gate @KentuckyDerby. Just a significant reaction to my nut allergy.
Why NBC announcer Mike Tirico unexpectedly exited the Kentucky Derby broadcast

1 week ago | gazettextra.com | Karla Ward

By Karla Ward - Lexington Herald-Leader (TNS) A nut allergy forced NBC Sports announcer Mike Tirico to make an unexpected exit from the Kentucky Derby broadcast Saturday afternoon. Tirico had been off the air for a while Saturday afternoon because of an unexplained illness, but as post time drew nearer, NBC mentioned that Tirico was experiencing an allergic reaction and would not be back to call the race. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.

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