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ROCK huddles to finish the roller derby practice on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, at The Yard in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Sydney Yonker | Staff

The community behind the Roller Derby of Central Kentucky program

Melanie Schouppe, Reporter February 13, 2025

As the chilly air swirls outside on a Sunday afternoon, warm greetings fill the air inside the practice building while the members of the Roller Derby of Central Kentucky (ROCK) catch up before they...

Tim and Ellie Harman, owners of High on Art and Coffee, pose together for a portrait on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025, at their coffee shop in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Local coffee shop sets a new standard for love in Lexington

Nick Tenhundfeld, Reporter February 13, 2025

Outside of downtown Lexington sits a small coffee shop, serving love and kindness one cup at a time. High on Art and Coffee owners Tim and Ellie Harman create everyday impacts for their customers through...

Mark Cornelison steps out from the tent with a tin sheet used for a photo on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025, at Greyline Station in Lexington, Kentucky. His daughter, Elsie, sits and waits for Cornelison to finish working. Photo by Christian Kantosky | Assistant Photo Editor

Going back in time through photos: How a former photojournalist appreciates the past

Adah Hufana, Staff Reporter February 11, 2025

The act of taking a photo today is simple. Whether it be through a camera or a phone, one press of a button and a picture is taken. It’s a process that has been refined over the years since the...

Photos of Alexandria Landgraf and Wesley Omerso are posed on a table on Thursday, Jan. 31, 2025, at Blazer Dinning, in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff

A string connects them: Couple proves that love defies distance

Sylvia Freire, Reporter February 10, 2025

A string, stretched at its greatest lengths, holding two ends together. Regardless of its length, the strength of this string holds them together.  The string holding them together was their connection....

The Mexican Avocado Industry's Commitment to Sustainability

The Mexican Avocado Industry’s Commitment to Sustainability

May 6, 2022

(Family Features) The avocado industry in Mexico, led by the Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico, its registered packers and growers, and the Mexican Hass Avocado Importers...

5 Tips for Keeping Hardwoods Handsome

5 Tips for Keeping Hardwoods Handsome

May 6, 2022

(Family Features) With its rich tones and distinguished style, hardwood flooring can be a beautiful design element of your home. However, it’s important to know the proper care procedures to maintain...

Upgrade Sustainability Practices by Upcycling

Upgrade Sustainability Practices by Upcycling

May 6, 2022

(Family Features) Virtually everyone knows recycling helps promote more sustainable living. A lesser known but effective way to keep materials out of the landfill is upcycling.When items get recycled,...

Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space

Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space

May 6, 2022

(Family Features) Transforming your backyard into a true extension of your home’s living space is a relatively easy way to add usable square footage and increase enjoyment of your home. Making outdoor...

Broaden Your Streaming Horizons this Spring

Broaden Your Streaming Horizons this Spring

May 6, 2022

(Family Features) For many entertainment seekers, using streaming media to conveniently binge favorite shows and movies at home is already a part of their viewing experience. However, exploring additional...

Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden

Keeping Pets Safe in the Garden

May 6, 2022

(Family Features) If you have pets that enjoy spending time outdoors, it’s important to make sure your yard is a safe place for them to be.Consider these hazards that can negatively impact the well-being...

Weather the Storm

Weather the Storm

May 6, 2022

Prepare early for power outages and other storm impacts(Family Features) Surging spring temperatures can bring volatility that translates into major weather events. The 2020 storm season could see above-average...

Bird Seed Basics

Bird Seed Basics

May 6, 2022

(Family Features) While almost all bird seed may look pretty much the same to you, it doesn’t to the birds you’re feeding. Knowing what kinds of seeds different birds like can help you attract a variety...

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