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UK’s Rhyne Howard scores 26 points, but Louisville wins 67-66 at Rupp Arena on Sunday

December 16, 2019December 16, 20190

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Rhyne Howard was the best player on the floor and Louisville coach Jeff Walz was…

Despite loss to UK, former Scott HS star Jake Ohmer makes triumphant return to Rupp Arena on Sunday

October 28, 2019October 28, 20190

NKyTribune staff LEXINGTON — Jake Ohmer still feels right at home in Rupp Arena, even though the former Scott High…

Trump campaign announces Keep America Great rally at Rupp Arena in Lexington on November 4

October 19, 2019October 18, 20191

Staff report The Trump Campaign has announced that the President will host a Keep America Great rally on Monday, November…

Nearly 12,000 students headed to Rupp Arena for STLP State Championship on Thursday

April 18, 2019April 17, 20190

Nearly 12,000 students, educators, volunteers, community members and parents are expected to converge on Lexington for Kentucky’s annual Student Technology…

Secretary of State Grimes recognizes annual essay contest winners during ceremony at Sweet 16 in Lexington

March 8, 2019March 8, 20190

Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes recognized four Kentucky high school students for winning her office’s 30th annual essay contest….

Campbell County knocks off top-ranked team in opening round of boys state tournament

March 7, 2019March 7, 20190

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Fate finally smiled on the Campbell County boys basketball team. After game-winning…

Wildcats learned from loss to Vols, remain confident; setting sights on Tuesday matchup with Ole Miss

March 5, 2019March 4, 20190

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky hasn’t lost its swagger and is moving full speed ahead following a 71-52 loss…

Wildcats dominate top-ranked Volunteers from start to finish with 86-69 win at home Saturday night

February 17, 2019February 17, 20190

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today In the closing minutes of Kentucky’s 86-69 win over top-ranked Tennessee Saturday night, John Calipari…

PJ Washington turns in inspiring performance, leads Wildcats past Kansas 71-63, gets 5th double-double

January 27, 2019January 26, 20190

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today When he’s at his best, PJ Washington is nearly unstoppable. He was a force for…

Kentucky Wildcats ‘fight to win the game’ over UNCG Spartans 78-61 at Rupp Arena

December 1, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky was in the fight of its life until the final 13 minutes. That’s all…

Washington scores breakout game in Cats’ rout against North Dakota at Rupp, 96-58

November 15, 2018November 15, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky finally got an easy victory. PJ Washington scored a career-high 25 points and grabbed…

Rupp Arena downsizing, adding more chair-backs, club seating to upper level

May 25, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Rupp Arena is downsizing in capacity but not in upgrades. The school unveiled details on…

University of Louisville women earn a ticket to the big dance; going to the NCAA Final Four in Columbus

March 26, 2018March 27, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Louisville women’s basketball is still dancing and will be taking its act to the Final…

Campbell County claims first boys state tournament victory with seniors leading solid team effort

March 15, 2018March 15, 20180

By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter LEXINGTON — Campbell County boys basketball coach Aric Russell’s son is one of four seniors…

UK, LCC agreement keeps Wildcats in Rupp Arena through 2033 season

February 8, 20180

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Kentucky isn’t leaving Rupp Arena anytime soon. The University of Kentucky and the Lexington Center…

Louisville’s Mahmoud, Spalding look forward to some ‘fun’ when Cards meet Cats at Rupp Friday

December 28, 2017December 28, 20172

By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Having grown up in Cairo, Egypt, Anas Mahmoud was about as isolated from the Louisville-Kentucky rivalry…

Wildcats use big second-half comeback to fend off Utah Valley in season opener

November 10, 20170

By Keith Taylor Kentucky Today Mark Pope was an integral part of Kentucky’s 1996 national championship team and nearly orchestrated…

Tri-ED celebrates 30 years of economic development success brought about through collaboration

September 28, 2017September 28, 20170

By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) will celebrate its 30th anniversary tonight…