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Today's Interview: Lexington tourism official expect 2023 to equal pre-COVID numbers

Tourism officials in Kentucky’s second-largest city are anticipating a return to 2019 activity, if not better. The tourism and hospitality business across the board dropped significantly when coronavirus emerged in 2020.

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Kentucky Senate leaders comment on "gray gambling" and Lexington parking rates

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John Clay: Don’t ignore Kentucky football’s recruiting ranking, but it doesn’t really matter

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With college basketball dribbling its way into February, college football’s official national signing day may have slipped under your radar.

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Lexington officials consider options on how to spend opioid settlement money

Lexington city officials are setting up the framework for spending opioid settlement dollars. The central Kentucky government has almost three million dollars in hand from the class-action settlement with a drug manufacturer.

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As Kentucky tourist attractions return to normal, COVID-19 precautions fading away

LEXINGTON, Ky. — While several popular Kentucky tourist attractions report a deep desire from guests to get out and explore this year, and many expect a return to full visitation, few COVID-19 safety restrictions remain in place.

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School police recover gun without incident at Lexington high school

A weapon was discovered in a student’s bag at Lexington’s Paul Lawrence Dunbar High School Friday morning.

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Significant pay boost coming to Lexington jail workers

The head of Community Corrections in Lexington expects a significant pay hike to help recruit and retain officers at the jail.

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New Fayette County Clerk brings years of public service experience to the job

History was made in two ways in downtown Lexington yesterday morning. With employees of the Fayette County Clerk’s Office looking on, Susan Lamb became the first woman and first gay person to serve in that capacity.

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Outgoing Fayette County clerk reflects on his time in government

For almost a half century someone with the last name of Blevins has served in Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. That changes Wednesday when Susan Lamb becomes the Fayette County Clerk.

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Kansas survives raucous Rupp Arena and puts an end to Kentucky winning streak

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A prime opportunity to earn a major boost to its NCAA Tournament résumé slipped through Kentucky’s grasp Saturday night in Rupp Arena.

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Lexington's mobile art carts program is growing

Lexington is expanding its Art on the Town program. Starting in March eight mobile art carts will be available to set up primarily in the downtown area.

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Lexington's campaign to reduce domestic violence moves into the next phase

Lexington’s public awareness effort to reduce domestic violence is entering a second phase in 2023. The “It’s Time to Get Honest About Domestic Violence” was unveiled last November.

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Key West calling: Lexington couple preserves island's history on a floating museum

A Lexington couple moved to Key West 8 years ago and now they manage a floating museum on a Coast Guard ship

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Today's Interview: Checking in on Ukrainians in central Kentucky nearly a year after the Russian inv

An interview with Victor Selepina with the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church in Lexington

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LexCount search for homeless persons aims to help

Lexington’s annual snapshot of homeless persons, called Lex Count, took place late Wednesday night.

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John Clay: Antonio Reeves’ instant offense has been a key to Kentucky's win streak

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There’s a difference between a shooter and a scorer.

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Lexington Council gets update on housing stabilization changes

During the pandemic, Lexington has spent more than $41 million in direct rental and utility assistance. The city has almost $16 million left in federal funding. However, changes are coming next week to try to ensure the assistance is not depleted by this summer.

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John Clay: Can the Bengals beat the Chiefs a fourth straight time? Yes, they can. And will.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The sports adage says that it’s hard for any good team to beat another good team three straight times. So what about four? That’s the question for Sunday’s AFC Championship Game in Kansas City, Mo.

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Lexington mayor offers annual state of government speech to business leaders

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says the local government has one and only one focus, meeting the needs of 325,000 people. During her annual State of the Government Address on Tuesday, the mayor told hundreds at Central Bank Center, quote, “it’s that simple and that complicated.”

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Lexington changing its housing stabilization fund focus

The city of Lexington is changing the format for a housing assistance program.

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Kentucky lets loose from 3-point range, holds off Texas A&M for third straight win

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky kept the momentum in its favor Saturday afternoon.

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Lexington Council continues to explore more civic engagement options

Lexington city leaders continue to investigate ways to enhance civic engagement in and around urban county government. Members of the General Government and Planning Council Committee got a final report from Richard Young of CivicLex this week.

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Mark Story: The drive to keep alive an epic Kentucky basketball streak

LEXINGTON, Ky. — On March 9, 1963, John F. Kennedy was about to complete his 26th month as President of the United States.

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City seeking applications from gun violence reduction-focused organizations

The city of Lexington is accepting applications for government funds to help reduce gun violence among area youth. The Gun Violence Prevention Grant program is supported with $50,000 from the city.

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John Clay: How a Marvel movie performance saved Kentucky's teetering season

LEXINGTON, Ky. — There comes a moment in every college basketball team’s season in which the boat is rocking. It’s either going to capsize, throwing everyone into the water, or it’s going to find its way upright and into smoother sailing ahead.

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