Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

YOU WONT BELIEVE: 15 - You Need To See This

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.

WEKU

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.

WEKU

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.

WEKU

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Lexington E-scooter traffic remaining constant

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

WEKU

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Tribune News Service

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

WEKU

Mark Story: John Calipari is performing a high-wire act with the 2023-24 Kentucky roster. Will it pay off?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — We are inside two weeks to go until the May 31 deadline for men’s college hoops stars to remove their names from the 2023 NBA draft and lock in a return to college basketball. As things presently stand, this is what we know about the 2023-24 Kentucky…

Tribune News Service

Lexington Tool Library opens with ‘pay what you can’ model

People in the Lexington area who need tools now have a place to turn other than the local hardware store or next-door neighbor. The Lexington Tool Library opened last week in the Black and Williams Center, at the United Way WayPoint Center on Georgetown Street.

WEKU

Three Lexington road projects underway; one to last all summer

Three Lexington road projects that began Monday week will force many motorists to slow down or take detours.

WEKU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

WEKU

Lexington first-term state lawmaker remembered as very kind, determined

A state lawmaker from Lexington who died Sunday is being remembered by a colleague as one of the kindest, most positive people he ever met. Representative Lamin Swann was 45 years old.

WEKU

Today's Interview: Longtime Lexington bakery closes

A Lexington institution is closing its doors. Magee’s Baking Company – better known as Magee’s Bakery -- has been making donuts, pastries and other goodies on Main Street since 1956.

WEKU

2nd annual Lexington Streetfest promises fun in a sustainable package

Lexington’s 2nd annual Streetfest will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon downtown. During those hours, a mile-long stretch of Oliver Lewis Way will be closed to allow people to bike, skate, jog, walk and even skip.

WEKU

Lexington’s Partners for Youth to award more than $95,000 in grants

Lexington’s Partners for Youth will announce more than $95,000 in grants during their annual Grassroot Grants celebration Saturday.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

WEKU

Lexington City Council takes up hair discrimination issue

A Lexington City Council committee has unanimously backed an effort to add hair styles as a protected status. The proposed ordinance is likely to get a final vote within the next few weeks.

WEKU

Lexington public safety commissioner shares lessons learned from March 3 storms

Lexington’s public safety commissioner says within days of the March 3rd storms that battered the Bluegrass, city organizations were working on an after-action report.

WEKU

Organizers hope to broaden AAPI recognition programing in Lexington

The Kentucky Theater is hosting an event Friday in recognition of Lexington’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander citizens. One of the organizers hopes to see an expansion of activities next year.

WEKU

Longtime Lexington crossing guard protects kids and makes a difference

Virginia Mayes has been a crossing guard helping kids get to school in Lexington safely for 31 years

WEKU

Keeneland President talks sales and racing in pre-Derby talk to Lexington Rotary Club

The Thursday before the Kentucky Derby means one thing at the Lexington Rotary Club meeting. It’s a time when the head of Keeneland speaks about past and future horse industry items.

WEKU

More legal counseling coming to Lexington tenants fighting eviction

Lexington’s Housing Stabilization Program is expanding services for tenants facing eviction. The expansion includes a focus on mediation with landlords and tenant legal counsel.

WEKU

Today's Interview: Derby-winning team back in action Friday at Churchill Downs

The Lexington-based trainer of last year’s 80 to 1 Kentucky Derby winner will be back at Churchill Downs Friday with the same horse. Lexington-based Eric Reed will run Rich Strike in the $600,000 Alysheba Stakes.

1 … 14 15 16 17

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Lexington City Council

31 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.