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May 2, 2026

Kentucky Derby head chef reveals the one thing on the menu that will never change at Churchill Downs

Churchill Downs head chef Robert Lopez reveals the challenge of balancing Derby traditions with new menu ideas for up to 200,000 Kentucky Derby guests.

May 1, 2026

Teen suspect in murder of two bank employees in Kentucky leads police on wild 130 mph chase

An 18-year-old suspect faces federal charges, including armed bank robbery, after allegedly shooting two employees at a Kentucky U.S. Bank branch.

May 1, 2026

Kentucky Oaks 2026 betting guide: Picks for 'Oaks Day' at Churchill Downs

Explore picks and exacta boxes for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs, including Always a Runner, Counting Stars and French Fiction analysis.

May 1, 2026

Inside the Kentucky Derby: What fans don’t see at Churchill Downs on race day

Derby Day at Churchill Downs begins long before the crowd arrives, with horses training at the track since March and a backside community of 600 workers on site.

May 1, 2026

Kentucky Derby 2026: What to know about the first leg of horse racing's Triple Crown

Twenty horses will race for a $5 million purse at the 152nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 2, with Renegade favored at 4-1 odds to win.

May 1, 2026

Paula Deen reveals the Kentucky Derby tradition she loves most — and it's not the food or drinks

Celebrity chef Paula Deen says the Kentucky Derby's fashion beats its famous food, sharing her love of watching hats and outfits at the entrance gate on Derby Day.

May 1, 2026

Two Kentucky bank employees shot and killed during robbery, police hunting suspect

Police are searching for a suspect after two U.S. Bank employees were shot and killed during a robbery at the Berea, Kentucky branch on Thursday.

April 30, 2026

Kentucky Derby no longer guaranteed boom for Lexington as vacant hotel rooms replace sellouts

Kentucky Derby weekend is no longer a guaranteed sellout for Lexington hotels as attendance patterns shift and economic pressures grow, managers say.

April 25, 2026

2026 Kentucky Derby: Post position draw, opening morning-line odds

The 152nd Kentucky Derby post position draw and morning-line odds are here as contenders line up at Churchill Downs for the 2026 Triple Crown chase.

April 17, 2026

UPS plane aborts landing in near miss at same airport where November crash killed 15

A UPS cargo jet aborted its landing at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport to avoid a smaller aircraft on the runway, reports say.