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Powerhouse Chicago Chef Dominique Leach giving it her all on Food Network’s ‘BBQ Brawl’

The chef/owner of Lexington Betty’s Smokehouse serves up her unique style of barbecue while competing on the cable channel series.

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Lexington becomes the home to the state's first Japanese company headquarters

Lexington’s government and business sectors are celebrating a first when it comes to corporate activity. The Funai Microfluidic Solutions firm has relocated its business unit headquarters to Lexington from Osaka, Japan.

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Lexington man arrested for alleged threats against a local rabbi and a Jewish student center

A Lexington man has been arrested for making threats to a local religious leader as well as comments aimed at the Chabad Jewish Student Center.

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Lexington police say two weekend pedestrian deaths are both hit-and-runs

Over the weekend, in less than four hours, two Lexington pedestrians were struck and killed by vehicles.

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Rep. Barr says U.S. support in Ukraine remains important

Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr says the protracted military campaign in Ukraine is a good thing. The Lexington GOP Representative said a quick and decisive victory by Russia in early 2022 would have meant future threats to other countries.

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New bus stop signs going up along Lexington public transit system routes

Lexington citizens catching a bus will be seeing some new signage. The changing out of signs is already underway.

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Lexington's paramedicine program rolls on with two new vans

Lexington’s paramedicine program is getting a boost with the addition of two new vehicles. The two federally funded vans are expected to further efforts to care for vulnerable citizens.

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First group of Leadership Lexington Unsung Heroes honored over the weekend

For the first time, Leadership Lexington has recognized seven community members for their impact on the state’s second-largest city.

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Lexington's "It Takes a Village" Summer Youth Program makes its own impact

It would probably be accurate to say many school-aged young people look forward to the summer months as a break from the rigors of schoolwork. For eight weeks this summer in Lexington, around 40 teenagers took part in the “It Takes a Village” Summer Youth Program.

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33rd annual Ballet Under the Stars comes to Lexington's Woodland Park

Woodland Park in Lexington is the spot for dancing through this weekend. It’s the 33rd rendition of “Ballet Under the Stars.”

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West Nile Virus detected in Louisville; Lexington free of mosquito-borne disease – so far

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, West Nile Virus is the leading cause of mosquito-borne disease in the continental U-S. There are no vaccines to prevent it and no medications to treat it. Last week, the West Nile Virus was detected in mosquito traps set by the…

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Lexington high school to have first woman principal

When school resumes in Lexington August 16th, for the first time in school history, Lexington’s Tates Creek High will have a female principal.

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Lexington, other cities open cooling centers to beat the heat

In the midst of this week’s heat wave, Lexington and many other cities in central and eastern Kentucky opened up cooling centers to help folks beat the heat. The

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Ceiling work in the balcony of the Lexington Opera House prompts scheduling adjustments

The show must go on for some performances at the Lexington Opera House. But, a ceiling issue is creating some modifications in scheduling at the historic entertainment venue in downtown Lexington.

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Making a Splash in downtown Lexington's Charles Young Park

A ribbon cutting in downtown Lexington Thursday created quite a splash. Cool water on a hot day was a major theme of the event.

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Lexington officials distribute emergency radios to residents in 1,100-plus mobile homes

The Fayette County Emergency Management Agency has been busy the last few months distributing all-hazard weather radios in an effort to reach every mobile home resident.

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Lexington Solar Panel Initiative Sees Progress, Interest From Homeowners

A solar panel initiative from the city of Lexington is gaining traction among environmentally-minded homeowners.

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Lexington's Summer Youth Program participants recognized this week

Lexington city officials and various non-profit agencies are continuing to work on reducing youth violence. One such long-standing effort is found in the Summer Youth Program.

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New townhouses deemed affordable come to Lexington's East End

Downtown Lexington is seeing additional affordable housing units. A ribbon cutting Monday opens the door to more housing options in the East End.

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Keys to reducing pedestrian fatalities in Lexington lie inside and outside a vehicle

Pedestrian fatalities remain an ongoing concern in communities all across the country. Lexington has seen a significant number of pedestrian-vehicle incidents in recent years.

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Lexington artist tabbed for jail painting project

A Lexington native has been chosen to create original artwork to be displayed inside the Fayette County Detention Center.

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Land use advocacy group unsure of how long a court battle over Lexington's expansion could last

A Lexington non-profit with a focus on land use is seeking a re-do on the question of expansion when it comes to the urban county services boundary.

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Ugonna Onyenso out for a ‘couple of months’ due to injury on Kentucky basketball trip

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky sophomore Ugonna Onyenso will remain sidelined for “a couple of months” after sustaining an injury during the UK basketball trip to Canada for the GLOBL JAM tournament last week, coach John Calipari confirmed Tuesday afternoon.

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AAA Bluegrass: car thefts up in Kentucky, nationwide

The number of car thefts in Lexington and around the country is on the rise. Triple-A Bluegrass reports vehicle thefts nationwide topped the 1-million mark last year for the first time in 15 years.

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Lexington couple searches for history through Indian artifacts

Sam Dick traveled to Lexington to meet a couple really focused on collecting Indian artifacts like arrowheads

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