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Chicago-based musical youth organization opens its second branch in Lexington

A nonprofit vocal music program based out of Chicago is establishing a new branch for youths in Lexington starting early October.

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Refurbished condemned buildings used for affordable housing units in Lexington

Lexington’s affordable housing stock has grown by another 16 units. This west Lexington project involved significant transformation.

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Lexington-based nonprofit wins $1.5 million HUD grant to provide housing assistance for HIV-positive

A Lexington-based nonprofit that’s been helping HIV-positive people for more than three decades won a 1-point-5 million dollar grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Lexington planning a year-long birthday bash in 2025

Lexington is planning a party. The state’s second- largest town is prepping for its 250th birthday.

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Advisory group makes final recommendations for urban expansion in Lexington

The advisory panel examining where urban service expansion should occur in Lexington has finalized its map recommendation. The action Tuesday suggests growth totaling about 3000 acres with much of it located near the Winchester-Royster road corridor and Richmond Road-Athens areas.

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Today's Interview: Lexington photographer Guy Mendes featured in exhibit

Arts contributor Kate Savage talks to Lexington photographer Guy Mendes about his work being feature in a new exhibit

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$1 million USDA grant a ‘tremendous help’ for Lexington’s Town Branch Park

Lexington’s Town Branch Park is a million dollars closer to completion, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Forestry Division.

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KY author says 'My Dirty Life' is her talk about connecting with nature

KY author Doris Settles says 'My Dirty Life' is her talk about connecting with nature

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Lexington Councilmember Worley calls Gorton letter to advisory committee an attempt to influence the

A letter from Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton to the committee advising the Planning Commission on expanding the city’s urban service boundary has raised the eyebrows of at least one city council member.

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Meeting a federal mandate doesn't mean an end to storm water projects in Lexington

Meeting the federal requirement for making stormwater sewer improvements in Lexington doesn't lessen the need for additional projects.

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Lexington Council eyeing an expansion of Sunday alcohol sales

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is considering extending alcoholic beverage sales hours on the weekend. It’s expected to be discussed in November.

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Lexington apartment complex to receive $750K for HUD energy efficiency program

The 80-unit Malibu Manor Apartments in Lexington and another complex in Louisville will each receive three-quarters of a million dollars in federal Housing and Urban Development funds.

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Maps detailing proposed expansion around Lexington prompt heavy public comment

When the topic is when and where to grow around Lexington, it often results in significant public comment. Such was the case Tuesday night when the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee took testimony about five areas under expansion consideration.

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Nearly a million dollars in federal funds will provide medical training to Lexington fire fighters

Nearly 30 firefighters in Lexington will benefit from over $928,000 dollars in federal funding.

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DeSantis, Trump fundraisers scheduled for Lexington this month

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will both be in Lexington for separate fundraisers this month.

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For the 34th time, a fall festival in Lexington highlights African-American culture

For the 34th time, downtown Lexington will be transformed this weekend into a place where culture is highlighted. The Roots and Heritage Festival will once again feature a wide variety of vendors with wares, lots of music, and food.

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GOP lawmakers, Dem Gov. Beshear help open Lexington’s The Red Mile for sports betting

Republican state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear held separate news conferences at The Red Mile Thursday as the track began taking sports bets.

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Lexington police offering weekly informational sessions to families of homicide victims

Lexington families who have lost loved ones through homicide are being invited to participate in Surviving Onward Sessions. The first S.O.S. session took place Wednesday night at the Dunbar Community Center on Upper Street.

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Water bottles carrying new messages for Lexington area homeless

Three agencies that provide assistance to Lexington’s homeless community have had a hand in a new way to distribute information about their services. It comes in the form of a water bottle.

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Federal grant to cover health and wellness training for Lexington firefighters

A large number of Lexington firefighters will be able to participate in a new health and fitness program.

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Lexington officials say health insurance funding plan continues to work

During a time when health care costs continue to rise, Lexington Council members have been advised the City’s health insurance strategy continues to work.

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San Francisco spirits company set to move headquarters, add distillery to Lexington

San Francisco-based spirits company Bespoken Spirits announced its intentions to move its headquarters and manufacturing facilities to Lexington Thursday. It’s also adding a distillery to their in-house process as part of the move.

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Historic Lexington neighborhood continues to undergo revitalization

A lengthy transformation continues in a community near downtown Lexington. You could say discussions began a half-century ago, but the real transition began just over a decade ago.

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U.S. Department of Labor filing shows actions discouraging unionizing at Lexington Webasto facility

A filing sent to the U.S. Department of Labor shows alleged action at the Lexington-based Webasto sunroof plant to discourage workers from potentially forming a union.

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Efforts continue to see industrial development in 200 acres in Lexington.

Efforts to see further economic development on long-standing acreage near the interstate in Lexington continue. The Lexington City Council’s Budget Committee got an update Tuesday.

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