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Lexington Planning Commission holds first meeting discussing improvements to New Circle Road

The first Imagine New Circle meeting was held Thursday and the Lexington city councilmember whose district includes much of the area in question called it a “finally kind of moment.”

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Lexington gearing up for its biggest summer festival

One of the traditional activities during Lexington’s Fourth of July Festival is a parade down Main Street. It’s also tradition to have a number of political campaign units in the procession. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton said she’s not aware of any serious discussion about limiting political entries.

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50 years of railroad work celebrated at R.J. Corman

The city of Lexington has a close relationship with R.J. Corman Railroad Group when it comes to Fourth of July activities. That connection is a reminder of a half century of rail transportation.

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Annual Commerce Lexington trip takes Council members to Grand Rapids, Michigan

Several Lexington City Council Members made a trip north this week to gather some ideas for addressing pressing issues in the state’s second-largest city.

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Henry County goats to take on invasive plants in west Lexington

Starting Saturday, the City of Lexington will employ a team of experts to remove invasive plants on the city’s west side: about 15 goats from Henry County.

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Lexington Grassroots Black Leadership awardee: ‘I try to plug in and add value’

The three winners of the third annual Grassroots Black Leadership Awards in Lexington have been announced. One of them is Latarika Young, whose volunteer work for the Fayette Education Foundation, the Black Male Working Academy and Sneakers With Everything Project was praised by the Lexington Black Prosperity Initiative, the group…

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Six million dollar Hope Center addition to focus on transitional housing in Lexington

A ceremonial groundbreaking Wednesday in Lexington marked the beginning of a transitional housing project. A major focus remains on housing homeless veterans.

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Lexington couple offers a message of hope after a clinical trial of 'breakthrough' Alzheimer's drug

Sam Dick talked with Ron Borkowski whose wife died in 2020 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease

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No room at the inn(s) in Lexington this weekend

Lexington is a popular location this coming weekend. Among the events that have led to a shortage of beds are the Railbird music festival and UK’s hosting of a NCAA baseball regional.

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With the help of a Kentucky nonprofit, Lexington writer finds her voice

Kentucky writer Savannah Sipple is a three-time grantee with a Ky nonprofit

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‘Emergency summit’ on Churchill Downs horse deaths underway in Lexington

After the deaths of a dozen horses at Churchill Downs in less than a month, the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority – or HISA – is holding an emergency summit at HISA headquarters in Lexington.

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Moms Demand Action asking Kentuckians to wear orange next weekend

Kentucky’s chapter of the anti-gun violence group Moms Demand Action is promoting “Wear Orange Weekend” with events in Frankfort, Lexington and Louisville Thursday and Saturday.

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Today's Interview: Kentucky veterans are concerned about default’s effect on VA Hospital, post-ser

80-thousand veterans receive some or all of their medical care at Lexington’s Veterans Affairs Hospital. Many also receive retirement or disability pay. Those services and compensation could be disrupted if the federal government defaults on its debt, which could happen as soon as next week.

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New Explorium of Lexington exhibit aims to make STEM fun

A new exhibit that opened Wednesday at the Explorium of Lexington is designed to show kids that learning STEM skills – science, technology, engineering and math – can actually be fun.

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Lexington Council committee gets briefing on underground utility positioning

The March straight-line windstorm that knocked out electricity for many Lexington residents for multiple days has some city leaders wondering about modifying electrical line service.

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Lexington police say alleged killer of Scott County deputy shot another man in Lexington the same da

Lexington police say the man accused of fatally shooting Scott County Deputy Caleb Conley during a traffic stop Monday afternoon later shot another man in Lexington and stole his vehicle.

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Lexington police: wrong-way I-75 driver likely ‘suffering from medical emergency’

A stretch of I-75 in Lexington was shut down Sunday night after an 84-year-old man caused a crash by driving the wrong way.

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Lexington E-scooter traffic remaining constant

With springtime temperatures firmly in place, that could mean an increase in motorized scooter activity around Lexington.

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Beshear vs. Cameron: What to expect from Kentucky’s closely watched governor’s race this fall

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The stage is officially set for what is widely expected to be the nation’s most expensive, contentious and closely watched election of 2023 — the Kentucky governor’s race.

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Community partners are ‘special sauce’ in fight against gun violence

LEXINGTON, Ky. -- In the struggle to prevent gun violence among young people in Lexington, One Lexington Director Devine Carama said community partners are the “special sauce” that keeps the government agency going.

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Mark Story: For Kentucky football, 2023 might be the last shot at a historic SEC breakthrough

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Swimming against a mighty current of contrary opinion, I think the Southeastern Conference is making a mistake in potentially moving away from football divisions.

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John Clay: For Kentucky basketball, the pros and cons of Oscar Tshiebwe’s NBA decision

LEXINGTON, Ky. — At a Kentucky basketball road game this past season, I sat next to a former NBA front office executive. After discussing Cason Wallace’s pro potential, I began a question about Oscar Tshiebwe only to be shut down in a hurry.

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McKissick wins 4th term as chairman of South Carolina GOP after contentious race

LEXINGTON, S.C. — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick won a fourth two-year term, staving off a challenge from those who believe the party isn’t doing enough to push conservative values.

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Health and safety concerns cause scratch of top contender for Saturday’s Preakness

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Considered the top challenger to Kentucky Derby winner Mage, First Mission was scratched from the Preakness after consultation with the Pimlico veterinary team on Friday morning.

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City of Lexington to hold free paper-shredding event Saturday

Lexington residents who want to get rid of documents in a safe and environmentally friendly way can do so at a city-sponsored event Saturday.

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