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Fayette County clerk challenges her former colleagues to spread the word about early voting

Early voting begins Thursday across the Commonwealth. No-excuse voting continues Friday and Saturday before Election Day casting of ballots on Tuesday. Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb made an early voting pitch during her time before the Lexington City Council this week.

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Ground broken for a community center in a historic neighborhood in Lexington

The re-development of what was once the Davis Bottom area near downtown Lexington has been a lengthy process. Ground has been broken on a project signaling more progress.

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New Hazard VA clinic expected to open in early 2025

Ground’s been broken on a new, 17-thousand square foot VA clinic in Hazard. It will replace the existing clinic, and a VA spokesperson says the new services they hope to offer will save some veterans the long drive to Lexington’s VA campuses.

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Lexington Fire Department sends rescue crew to Martin County building collapse

At 3 a.m. Wednesday, the Lexington Fire Department sent nine special operations personnel and a collapse truck to help search and rescue efforts in Martin County, where an 11-story coal sorting building collapsed the night before.

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Lexington Council makes fall spending decisions

Lexington’s Urban County Council has made some decisions about spending surplus funds. This has become an expected fall discussion item when there are dollars available.

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Anonymous pickleball-lover pays for 10 new courts at Northside Lexington YMCA

Lexington’s Northside YMCA will soon have 10 new outdoor pickleball courts, thanks to a $200,000 dollar donation from a fan of America’s fastest-growing sport.

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In the midst of springlike weather, Lexington city leaders are briefing on the snow and ice removal

Temperatures may be a far cry from what’s required to see frozen precipitation in the central Kentucky area. But, October is traditionally the time for Lexington officials to spell out the snow and ice removal plan.

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On Guard: Lexington Fencing Club produces champions

Sam Dick travels to Lexington to see the Bluegrass Fencers Club train young fencers

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Lexington grocery workers vote to unionize

According to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227, the ratification vote for Good Foods Co-op employees was Monday.

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Some Lexington taxpayers will soon see a second tax bill in the mail

Some Lexington residents can expect to get a pre-holiday letter from the urban county government. A second property tax bill will be coming to certain residents who have streetlights and city garbage collection.

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Nationwide urban planners, city representatives tour Lexington, discuss innovation for public spaces

Urban planners and city representatives from across the country are gathering in Lexington this week to discuss how to make public spaces more connected and accessible nationwide.

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Interstate 75 delays in Fayette County still anticipated

Motorists traveling between Lexington and Richmond along Interstate 75 will still face some possible delays for a few more weeks. A rehabilitation project is anticipated to be completed by mid-November.

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Lexington Council and Administration express concern about employee feedback on diversity-equity and

A survey of employees in Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government shows there are areas of concern. The issue got attention last week during a Council Committee meeting.

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Lexington Council committee gets update on land expansion recommendation

Lexington city leaders will be looking to a consulting firm to help develop a master plan when it comes to land use growth in Fayette County. Members of the Urban County Council’s General Government and Planning Committee got a briefing on the Urban Growth Management Advisory panel’s recommendation.

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Downtown Lexington the site of a pro-Palestinian Rally

The heart of downtown Lexington became the site for a rally in support of Palestinians in the Middle East. The event during a busy drive time attracted about 200 people to the Courthouse Plaza.

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God's Pantry expanding meal capacity through regional consolidation in Lexington

God’s Pantry CEO Mike Halligan said there’s nearly a quarter of a million people in central and eastern Kentucky who may not know where their next meal will come from. He said the food distribution organization is limited in capacity.

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Today's Interview: John Hockensmith on his relationship with renowned Lexington painter Henry Faulk

John Stephen Hockensmith on his relationship with renowned Lexington painter Henry Faulkner

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Lexington police studying new body-worn camera tech

The Lexington Police Department is considering expanded technology for body-worn cameras. The modification pertains to when a body cam recording begins.

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Lexington students get a science lesson from restaurant food scraps

Sam Dick travels to Lexington to learn how Middle school students learn real-world science from restaurant scraps and their reuse.

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Some Lexington police officers are reporting to duty at a new roll call

Lexington police officers working in the East Sector of town now have a new roll call center. A ribbon cutting Thursday officially recognized the satellite office where officers report for duty.

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Lexington leaders break ground for new rural park on city’s west side

The City of Lexington broke ground Wednesday at a new 138-acre park on the west side of town called Cardinal Run North.

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Lexington Council committee gets a briefing on rental source of income discrimination ban

Lexington’s City Council is reviewing a proposal to ban source of income discrimination with rental housing. The Social Services and Public Safety Committee took up the matter Tuesday. If enacted, the ordinance would prohibit landlords from refusing to rent to someone solely based on a lawful form of income.

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Longstanding medical center in Lexington sees a new purpose

A facility with a long history of providing medical care for children is carrying on with that focus. A ribbon cutting Tuesday in Lexington recognized the startup of "Kentucky Children’s Richmond Road."

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Plans unveiled for pro soccer stadium near I-75 for Lexington's men's and women's teams

If all goes as planned, beginning next August, two Lexington professional soccer teams will play in a 55-hundred seat stadium near I-75 off Athens Boonesboro Road.

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Paris Pike Corridor Commission keeps tabs on development proposals

It’s been three decades since a scenic stretch of highway between Lexington and Paris came under formal evaluation. Eventually converted to a divided four-lane road, Paris Pike is now known as both a safe and eye-catching route between the two bluegrass communities.

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