May 1 Local News Kentucky Basketball Team to Visit White House The University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team is heading to Washington D.C. to meet President Barack Obama this Friday. Kentucky won its eight national championships this year, and the presidential meeting is typical for NCAA basketball champions. This is the Wildcats’ first White House visit since 1998. This is also the team’s first official visit to […] By Kenny Colston May 1 Local News Kentucky Basketball Team to Visit White House Kenny Colston
Apr 5 Local News Calipari Bonus Raises Player Compensation Question University of Kentucky men's basketball coach John Calipari will be heavily compensated for taking the Wildcats to the Final Four, but more are questioning if college athletes should receive a share as well. By WFPL News Apr 5 Local News Calipari Bonus Raises Player Compensation Question WFPL News
Aug 20 Local News Kentucky State Fair Begins Ten-Day Run The 105th Kentucky State Fair is underway in Louisville. Governor Steve Beshear, Agriculture Commissioner Ritchie Farmer and University of Kentucky basketball coach John Calipari were among the speakers at the fair’s traditional opening event, the annual commodities breakfast. Farmer says the recession has been tough on the agriculture industry. “But I can tell you that Kentucky […] By Rick Howlett Aug 20 Local News Kentucky State Fair Begins Ten-Day Run Rick Howlett