Kentucky
New law to require KY drivers to remove license plate before selling car
Planning to sell or trade in a vehicle in Kentucky? Starting Jan. 1, you will have to take off the license plate before the new owner drives away with it.
The license plate law is tied to the rollout of Kentucky’s new motor vehicle registration system. The system, expected to go online in mid-January, will link license plates and registration tags to vehicle owners, not the vehicle itself.
“Previously, only owners of personalized or special license plates would keep their plates when transferring a vehicle,” Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw said in a statement. “A standard number plate would stay with the vehicle and each new owner of the vehicle would have that plate re-registered in that name. This new way will not only help bring Kentucky in line with practices in other states, but also comes with a number of benefits for drivers.”
The clerk’s office said vehicle owners who remove their Kentucky license plate from a car they sold or traded in can have that plate reassigned to another vehicle registered in the state, including a vehicle they recently purchased.
Vehicle buyers can also have their Kentucky license plate transferred to their new vehicle or purchase a new plate at a county clerk’s office.
“Drivers keeping their plates will retain their current registration, don’t need to re-memorize their plate numbers, and won’t lose a combination special to them when transferring their vehicles,” Erran Huber, spokesperson for the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office said in a statement. “Plates with expired registrations, including special plates, will need to be handed over to the Clerk’s Office and a new plate will be issued at the time of registration.”
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There are some exceptions to the new policy. License plates for designated historic motor vehicles can not be transferred to vehicles less than 25 years old and plates for passenger vehicles can not go onto a tractor trailer. Customers with questions should reach out to their local county’s clerk office.
The new license plate policy is one of several set to take effect in the commonwealth in 2024. Lawmakers also passed an additional $120 fee electric vehicle owners will have to pay when renewing their registration. Revenue from the fee will go to the State Road Fund, which pays for road construction and maintenance projects managed by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Owners of hybrid vehicles and electric motorcycles will also be required to contribute to the Road Fund by paying an additional $60 fee every year beginning in 2024.
The additional fees can be paid online or in person at a county clerk’s office. If making a payment in person, be sure to bring the informational postcard sent by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
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With Mark Pope eagerly awaiting to see if his starting shooting guard, Otega Oweh, will return to Lexington or declare for the NBA Draft, and the sudden departure of Travis Perry, there is an open scholarship spot on the strong Kentucky Wildcats roster.
The latest player on the Cats’ radar is North Carolina A&T guard Ryan Forrest. This past season, as a true Sophomore, he averaged 19.1 points, shooting 39.9%, and 24.7% on shots from deep. Forrest also contributed 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.1 steals in 32.6 minutes per game.
While Forrest has areas to improve, a move to Lexington could provide him with the opportunity to work on those weaknesses and grow as a player. At this moment, Forrest would likely serve as a utility piece for the Cats, adding depth to the team.
Hailing from Marion, Ark., Forrest who began his career at Northwestern has already garnered interest from several other schools, including Arkansas, Memphis, SMU, USC, Ole Miss, UNLV, Murray State, Dayton, Xavier, TCU, Butler, Texas A&M, Arizona State, New Mexico State, and UCF.
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For most Kentucky Wildcats basketball fans, the 2025-26 season can’t get here fast enough. After making it to the Sweet 16 in his first year, expectations are high for Mark Pope and a new squad that is loaded with talent.
Pope has assembled a roster that many consider to be one of the nation’s best heading into the season. Jeff Borzello, an analyst for ESPN, considers them a top ten team right now, listing them at number ten in a recent top 25 article. He specifically mentioned the backcourt, saying, “Kentucky is absolutely loaded on the perimeter next season, with the arrivals of transfers Jaland Lowe (Pitt), Kam Williams (Tulane) and Denzel Aberdeen (Florida) as well as five-star prospect Jasper Johnson to go with the potential return of leading scorer Otega Oweh and reserve Collin Chandler.“
Borzell also predicted the starting lineup for the Cats. He has transfer Jaland Lowe and Freshman Jasper Johnson as the guards, Otega Oweh on the wing, and Mouhamed Dioubate and Jaydan Quaintance as the starters inside. Obviously, that’s dependent on Quaintance being 100% after a knee injury in February.
This is an early prediction, and one of several different possible lineups. It’s fun to look ahead, but we’ll have a much clearer picture later in the summer.
What is a Triple Crown in horse racing?
Sports Seriously’s Mackenzie Salmon breaks down what a Triple Crown is in horse racing ahead of the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
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The Kentucky Derby is nearly here, with the 151st edition of one of the great horse races once again set for Churchill Downs in Louisville.
The race, which functions as the first leg of the Triple Crown, is a cultural phenomenon in the “River City.” The Kentucky Derby has been remarkably resilient, with the event being held every single year since 1875, even during world-historic events like the COVID-19 pandemic.
This year’s edition may have an unusual feel, as Louisville is still recovering after a series of powerful storms caused catastrophic flooding earlier in April. However, the Derby itself is still set to proceed, and a full day of racing may well be an important step back to normalcy.
Here is what to know about the upcoming Kentucky Derby, including the date, post time and how to watch information for one of the biggest events in horse racing:
What time is the Kentucky Derby?
The 151st running of the Kentucky Derby is set for Saturday, May 3, capping off a full day of races. The official post time for the main event is 6:57 p.m. ET. Coverage on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Kentucky Derby 2025: TV, streaming and where to watch
- When: Saturday, May 3
- Coverage starts: 2:30 p.m. ET
- Post time: 6:57 p.m. ET
- Where: Churchill Downs (Louisville, Kentucky)
- Cable TV: NBC, USA Network
- Streaming: Fubo, Peacock
Watch the Kentucky Derby on Fubo
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