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Bedding impatiens are susceptible to a disease called impatiens downy mildew that is fatal to the plant and easily spread by wind, water and infected soil.

Disease imperils future of bedding impatiens

Gardeners can expect to find impatiens in short supply this year. A fast-spreading disease is threatening the flower, prompting some garden centers to cut back on supplies or not sell the plants.

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Briggs, owned by Bob Washer of Ky, worked herding the sheep at The Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial which is marking 52 years of border collie trials in the Bluegrass. The competition draws top handlers from across the USA and Canada on Friday May 17, 2013 in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Mark Cornelison | Staff

2013 Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial

The Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial was held at Masterson Station Park.

Charlotte Bobcats forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, right, and Boston Celtics guard Rajon Rondo, left, chase a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Boston, Monday, Jan. 14, 2013.

Ex-Cats: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist

Photo gallery of former Kentucky star Michael Kidd-Gilchrist's rookie season with the Charlotte...

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Bill Garmer, a Lexington attorney and former chairman of the state Democratic Party, spoke to other Barack Obama supporters during a meet-up at the Surf s Up Grill in Lexington. He told the group why he feels Obama is the best candidate. Photo taken on Sunday, March 16, 2008. Ryan Alessi oe Staff

Former Kentucky Democratic Party chief mulling possible bid for U.S. Senate

FRANKFORT — Former Kentucky Democratic Party Chairman Bill Garmer said Friday he is considering running for the U.S. Senate next year if Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes declines to enter the race against Republican incumbent Mitch...

Sports

ADVANCE FOR WEEKEND EDITIONS, MAY 11-12 - In this photo taken on Saturday, May 4, 2013, Orb, ridden by jockey Joel Rosario, races to the finish line to win the 139th Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. Orb's convincing 2-and-a-half length victory in the Kentucky Derby isn't scaring away potential challengers in the Preakness. The bay colt could face close to a full field of 14 for the 1 3/16-mile race at Pimlico next weekend. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Preakness: Baffert, Lukas agree: It will take something out of the norm to beat Orb

Hall of Fame trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Bob Baffert both have horses in Saturday's Preakness Stakes, and both know what they're up against in the ...

Entertainment

Jennifer Palumbo is once again co-anchoring the 10 p.m. news on Fox affiliate WDKY-56.

Jennifer Palumbo to anchor WKYT newscast

Longtime Lexington news anchor Jennifer Palumbo will begin leading a 4 p.m. weekday newscast on WKYT (Channel 27) in addition to anchoring the 10 p.m. newscast on sister channel WDKY (Channel 56).

Living

Eggs are gathered daily from the Maddocks' coop. The task fell to Isaac, 9, one recent day. Jeremy Porter, chicken consultant for the food-sustainability group Seedleaf and Cluck! Lexington, estimates there are several hundred urban chicken keepers in Lexington.

Lexington's third annual coop tour illustrates growing popularity of back-yard chickens

Having back-yard chickens sounds like great fun in the summertime when the birds are out eating bugs and skedaddling around the garden. But what happens...

Business

The undeveloped lot known as CentrePointe in downtown Lexington in 2012.

Restaurateur Jeff Ruby tweets he's opening in Lexington, says no more

Restaurateur Jeff Ruby tweeted Friday afternoon that he plans to open a restaurant in Lexington's long-delayed CentrePointe development downtown in...