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June 4, 2020

• Kentucky Speedway’s Quaker State 400 is changing date, will be run without fans
• As UK reopens, safety can’t be just freedom from illness. It must also be freedom from fear.
• Treatment of Kentucky pastor shows that police must start to see all of us as human
• Andy Barr: Amid accomplishments, I’m most proud of work helping people through pandemic
• ‘Sorry means nothing. Our prayers are not enough.’ Only action will stop racial violence.
• Police: KY mayor hurt in car wreck with driver who said he’d been drinking alcohol
• Gov. Beshear’s emergency powers during COVID should be checked, attorney general says
• Protesters gather for sixth night in Lexington to call for police accountability
• Fayette school board vice-chair won’t run for re-election. Former principal files for seat.
• Legislature must reform police so officers can earn trust, Louisville leader says
• ‘Enough is enough.’ Black faith leaders call on officials to change Lexington policies.
• The son of an ex-UK basketball standout wants a chance to play football at Kentucky
• Former Kentucky basketball stars cannot escape systemic racism
• These KY counties rank among the worst for food insecurity. COVID-19 is hurting them.
• Lexington federal prison won’t say if it released inmates to stop COVID-19 infections
• ‘Losses significant.’ KY unemployment claims in coronavirus pandemic top 850,000.
• ‘We support them.’ Lexington Public Library issues statement on protests, racial justice
• ‘I can overcome anything.’ These Lexington students faced tragedy, illness to graduate.
• ‘This dialogue is vital,’ but talking about race is complicated. Here’s a starting point.
• Joel Pett: Trump’s use of fear gas
• Lexington mayor urges protesters to get COVID-19 test as cases in city climb
• Lexington police release video in search for suspect in assault during Monday’s protest
• Letters to the Editor: KY lawmakers must speak up about Trump’s tactics to clear protesters
• Lexington outdoor dining guide: Best patio restaurants for social distancing
• Cake, yeast, exotic and more: Where to get the best local doughnuts in Lexington
• 295 new Kentucky coronavirus cases and eight deaths. Casinos can reopen June 8.
• Two more Lexington restaurants close due to COVID, another declares bankruptcy
• ‘This was my baby.’ Ex-UK coach picks up pieces after Akron eliminates his program.