Midway News

A Central Kentucky comedy troupe is looking to take advantage of the recession. And why not? Three members of the five-person group are unemployed.

Thoroughbred Le Havre, winner of the June 7 Prix du Jockey-Club for owner Gerard Augustin-Normand, has been retired from racing because of a tendon injury suffered during the classic race, according to the Racing Post.

Family members say four Midway residents who were killed in a fiery crash on a Georgia highway were en route to an American Idol audition in Florida.

The Georgia State Patrol says a highway dispute could have led to a fiery three-vehicle collision that killed four Kentucky residents on Interstate 75.

Road rage may have been behind an early morning fiery crash that took the lives of four people Thursday.

Many visitors to the Francisco's Farm Arts Festival receive a ballot for AmericanStyle Magazine's Top 10 Art Fairs and Festivals poll.

All three stand at Robert N. Clay's Three Chimneys Farm near Midway, Ky. Exchange Rate, a grade II winner, will stand at La Leyenda near Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Tommy Womack, left, and Will Kimbrough, the frontmen for Daddy, play two venues Saturday.

The budget HB1 approved by the House appropriations committee Monday included $3.2 million for renovations at Frankfort High School and $7.5 million for Kentucky State University, but also saves state holidays.

The Versailles City Council on Tuesday approved Sunday sales of alcohol at retail package stores and in restaurants.

Richie Donworth, who has worked at Three Chimneys Farm as broodmare manager at the Old Bradley Place division, has been named the division's new general manager.

The gelding captured the 4 1/2-furlong race in :53.02 for owner Daniel J. Ljoka.

Gov. Steve Beshear talks about the state's budget as he announces his call for a special legislative session Wednesday.

Overtime rules for all state employees, including legislative aides, should be the same, according to local legislators.

Carrie Ann Tremblay is a woman who has always loved horses. She wanted a career in which she could work with animals and was directing her energies toward becoming a veterinarian.

Our Tekela Rose captured the 4 1/2-furlong race by a length in :53.25 for GTS Racing.

Our Tekela Rose controlled the pace under Chris Emigh on Sunday in the fourth race at Arlington Park and was fully extended to prevail by a length and become the first career winner for Central Kentucky-based sire Kela .

A full sister to 2008 champion 3-year-old filly Proud Spell was foaled May 17. Bred by Brereton C. Jones, the newborn filly is out of Pacific Spell and is kept at Jones' Airdrie Stud near Midway, Ky., where her sire, Proud Citizen , stands.

Air Crew won a maiden race on Sunday at San Siro Racecourse in Milan, Italy, to become the first career winner for Central Kentucky-based sire Pollard's Vision .

Eastern Kentucky University honored more than 2,100 graduates Saturday in commencement ceremonies.