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Lexington mayor says local authority over guns worth discussing

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton says there’s never a heads-up regarding a mass shooting. Speaking about Monday’s mass murder in Louisville, Gorton said, quote, “it’s just awful.”

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Call goes out for more public art projects in Lexington

A call for public art projects is going out in Lexington. Citizens are invited to submit proposals for projects to be created on city property.

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Brick and mortar sports wagering in Lexington still to be decided

Sports wagering is now in the books in Kentucky. The Kentucky Racing Commission has six months to set up the regulatory framework.

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Recent bills in Kentucky have loosened restrictions on guns. One more just became law.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Many Democrats, nationally and in Frankfort, have called for more gun control in the wake of the mass shooting event in Louisville.

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Tapit Trice outduels Verifying to win the Blue Grass Stakes, clinch Kentucky Derby spot

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Tapit Trice was the favorite in the Toyota Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland on Saturday and considered one of the top choices for next month’s Kentucky Derby, but his last race had left some questions.

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Lexington prepares to ‘Reforest the Bluegrass’ again

The City of Lexington has an ambitious goal for the annual “Reforest the Bluegrass” for next Saturday, April 15th: to plant 5-thousand trees.

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Oscar Tshiebwe declares for the NBA draft. But he could still come back to Kentucky.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — One of the most decorated Kentucky basketball players in recent memory might be leaving the Wildcats’ program after two seasons in Lexington. But he has left the door open for a return to Lexington.

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A Lexington coffee house serves up art and some dignity

Surrounded by unusual artworks, an eclectic, nonprofit coffee shop in Lexington employs special needs workers

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John Clay: Five questions to be answered in Saturday’s Grade 1 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Keeneland’s Grade 1 Kentucky Derby prep race hits the dirt on Saturday when 11 colts head to the post for the $1 million Blue Grass Stakes.

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Investigators recover black boxes from Army helicopters that collided in Kentucky, killing 9

LEXINGTON, Ky. — U.S. Army investigators have recovered the flight data records onboard the two Black Hawk helicopters that collided in Trigg County on March 29, killing all nine soldiers on board the two aircraft.

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Lexington kids getting free lunches at six parks over spring break

Lexington city officials are working to make sure children in the city have food while school isn't in session.

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Trans activist: ‘Medical rights of students … are being taken away by people without a medical d

An estimated 200 people gathered in downtown Lexington Friday to mark National Trans Day of Visibility.

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Kentucky Derby Watch 2023: Forte emerges as clear favorite with race now a month away

LEXINGTON, Ky. — With only one month left until the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 6 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, one horse has separated itself from the pack as a clear front-runner for this year’s Run for the Roses.

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John Clay: Kentuckians will soon be able to legally wager on sports. Why that’s a good thing.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mark Twain might or might not have famously said he wanted to be in Kentucky when the world ends. Everything happens 20 years later here.

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Cason Wallace declares for NBA draft. What’s next for Kentucky at the point guard spot?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — As expected, Cason Wallace’s first season as a Kentucky Wildcat will be his last.

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What will define a successful first year for the Lexington Sporting Club?

In our changing world, new entertainment endeavors come and go. Here today, gone tomorrow. First impressions matter. And you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

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Lexington Vice mayor says higher costs and staffing needs make budgeting harder

Lexington’s City Council is on a spring break period. When members return on April 18th, they will hear Mayor Linda Gorton’s budget speech.

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Large vacant commercial building benefits Lexington Fire Department

Hundreds of Lexington firefighters are expected to work their way through a soon-to-be demolished commercial structure in the days ahead.

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Five big questions for Kentucky basketball (and John Calipari) as the offseason begins

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A pattern is developing for the Kentucky basketball program, and it’s not pretty.

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The biggest decision of the Kentucky basketball offseason could reshape the next Wildcats roster

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Their final game finished and Kentucky’s basketball season officially done, the Wildcats filed off the court in Greensboro Coliseum on Sunday afternoon. The last Cat to leave the playing surface was freshman Chris Livingston, his head down, and UK assistant coach Chin Coleman walking alongside with a…

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2023 NFL Draft: Seahawks take selfie with Kentucky QB Will Levis

The Seahawks Spring Selfie Stretch continues in Lexington, KY

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Veterans’ families will soon have a second home near Lexington VA medical center

A home away from home for families of veterans being cared for at Lexington's two VA medical facilities is about to open. A ceremony and ribbon cutting took place Friday morning at the Leestown Road campus.

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Kentucky governor vetoes controversial bill banning gender-affirming care for youth

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a controversial bill Friday that would ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth in Kentucky.

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City of Lexington identifying, celebrating African American hamlets

The City of Lexington is working to identify and celebrate African American communities established in the 19th century, many by freed slaves.

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John Clay: My confession: I’ll be rooting for Rick Pitino to save St. John’s basketball

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In what may or may not be the final act for Rick Pitino, the site is the perfect fit.

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