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Lexington FOP president says city leaders not willing to discuss understaffing problems

The president of Lexington’s Fraternal Order of Police says city leaders aren’t serious about addressing understaffing issues in the department. Sergeant

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Fayette Education Foundation free book project running ahead of projections

The Fayette Education Foundation continues its effort to see more and more books in the households of young learners. The Lexington education advocacy group is working with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.

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Historic Lexington pool going through a major transformation

A $5 million upgrade to a historic public pool in Lexington is underway. It started with the demolition phase for Douglas Pool near downtown Lexington.

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Lexington biopesticide firm taking on corn earworms in the field

When it comes to protection of crops in the field, pest control has always been a priority. a Lexington company is exploring an insect-based way to reduce losses in all kinds of crops.

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City of Lexington encouraging safe disposal of cooking oil this holiday season

The Thanksgiving holiday often brings with it all kinds of leftovers. The City of Lexington has a suggestion for a different kind of leftover. The annual Gobble Grease Toss will be held Friday for those families that fry up turkeys this week.

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Lexington affordable housing head says need for additional units remains significant

The man who oversees the City of Lexington’s affordable housing program says there continues to be a tremendous need for more units. Affordable Housing Manager Rick McQuady presented an update to a City Council committee last week.

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Lexington renters and landlords have their say about source of income discrimination

Lexington City Hall has seen some rather lengthy public hearings in its time. Chalk one more up this week when the topic of housing was on the agenda. Specifically, the three-hour hearing focused on a proposed ban on “source of income discrimination.”

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UK, other partners put Lexington historical records online

With a few clicks, people can now access Lexington history from the 1780s to the 1870s. University of Kentucky students have digitized nearly 80-thousand deeds and other records and posted it on the Fayette County Clerk’s website.

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Lexington Council committee overwhelming backs expansion of Sunday alcohol sales

A move to expand alcohol sales on Sunday in Lexington is now before the full Urban County Council. The modification in current law got almost unanimous committee backing Tuesday.

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Lexington is once again rated high nationally on LGBTQ equality

A national civil rights organization is placing Lexington in the top two percent nationally when it comes to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender equality.

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Lexington mayor hires Louisville firm to solve sewage-related odor problems

Odor complaints from people who live near Lexington sewage treatment plants have led Mayor Linda Gorton to pay 75-thousand dollars to a Louisville company to figure out the problem.

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Today's Interview: Jessica Winters of PRHBTN on increasing art murals in Lexington

Arts Contributor Kate Savage talks to PRHBTN cofounder Jessica Winters

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Lexington town hall focuses on code enforcement responsibilities

Lexington residents are being given an opportunity to sound off with any concerns about code enforcement. The first of four town hall meetings took place Thursday night off Russell Cave Road.

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For 40 years, Lexington hotel valet, 'Tone', has opened many doors

Sam Dick travels to Lexington to meet a long-time hotel employee

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Lexington sports wager expert says get plenty of data before making a bet

Legal sports wagering has been a part of the Kentucky scene now for just over two months. A sports betting aficionado says it can pay to know what you’re doing.

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Lexington nonprofit expands footprint, adds child exchange and visitation services in four central K

A partnership with Grace Fellowship Church in Danville is providing the space needed for six supervised child exchange and visitation services for parents in the area.

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Shepherd’s House, other agencies in line for grant funding from city of Lexington

The City of Lexington is prepared to award 479-thousand dollars in grants to 12 agencies. Mayor Linda Gorton made the announcement Wednesday, noting council approval is still needed. Two of the grants, worth a total of more than 45-thousand dollars, are set for two new roofs for Shepherd’s House, which…

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Justice Department opens probe of police in small Mississippi city over alleged civil rights abuses

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into alleged civil rights violations by police in a majority Black Mississippi city

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Democrats hold on to Kentucky 93rd House District seat

Democrats held on to the 93rd district state house seat formerly held by Lamin Swann of Lexington, who died in May. Adrielle Camuel beat Republican Kyle Whalen – who lost to Swann last year -- to fill the remainder of Swann’s term.

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Lexington voters had a variety of reasons to visit the polls this election day

The Tates Creek High School gym in Lexington, once again, was transformed into a voting location for three precincts.

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Lexington firefighters reflect on Martin County rescue attempt

Lieutenant Shannon Poynter and seven structural collapse specialists left Lexington at 2:30 Wednesday morning – about eight hours after the 11-story building collapsed.

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An iconic medical complex in Lexington is undergoing changes

Shriners Hospital has a history in the city of Lexington. The one-time and long-time home of caring for children now has a new function. It’s one that covers a lot of medical ground.

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Lexington Council moves along incentives for soccer and horse racing interests

The Lexington City Council has given the first reading for one-million-dollar incentives for two high-profile projects in Fayette County. Both relate to sporting activities.

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Sunday’s VA 5K a fundraiser for Fisher House in Lexington

The 8th annual VA 5-K is Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Affairs Leestown Road complex in Lexington. It’s a fundraiser for the Fisher House, a 16-suite building for family members of veterans being cared for at either Lexington campus.

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Early voting at one Lexington site attracted a large crowd

Early voting for the 2023 General Election in Kentucky is well underway. The voting traffic was heavy Thursday in Lexington at one of the vote centers.

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