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Federally supported Head Start and housing project coming to Lexington's East End Neighborhood

A bulldozer moved ground Monday in Lexington’s East End neighborhood to signal the start of a childcare and housing project. $3 million dollars in federal funding will go to build a new Head Start Center at Fifth and Shropshire.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2022

Lexington council parks $1 million toward youth sports complex

The discussion about a youth sports complex in Lexington continues at City Hall. This week, the Council approved $1 million dollars toward infrastructure for such a facility.The discussion about a youth sports complex in Lexington continues at City Hall. This week, the Council approved $1 million dollars toward infrastructure for…

WEKU · Oct 28, 2022

Anti-abortion lawmakers in Kentucky tried to dispel ‘misinformation’ on abortion vote. But they spread more

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Thursday morning news conference called by the General Assembly’s Pro-life caucus to “dispel misinformation” about an abortion amendment on the ballot in November contributed to the spread of more misinformation.

Tribune News Service · Oct 28, 2022

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Lexington gets federal grant to help with drug use recovery

More than $616,000 in federal money will be used to enhance Lexington’s Barrier Free Re-Entry and Recovery Initiative. It’s part of a comprehensive approach for those recovering from substance use who are also transitioning from jail.

WEKU · Oct 27, 2022

Lexington council acts to pump up pay for public safety workers

Lexington city leaders are putting $26 million into additional pay for public safety employees. Council members made that decision Tuesday as they were deciding how to spend budget surplus dollars.

WEKU · Oct 26, 2022

Town hall on opioid abuse to be held in Lexington

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission is holding a townhall this evening in Lexington. The group has already been to eastern Kentucky to hear directly from residents how the opioid epidemic has impacted them.

WEKU · Oct 26, 2022

Kentucky Children's Hospital seeing a large increase in RSV patients

Caregivers at Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington are seeing a significant surge in patients suffering from Respiratory syncytial virus.

WEKU · Oct 24, 2022

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Eastern Standard Preview Oct. 27

It’s unusual for one person to appear twice in an edition of ES, but Whit Whitaker does just that: in his role as Director of the Lyric Theater in Lexington, and as a cast member of our latest radio play, “Three’s a Charm” by David Miller, also starring Roger Leasor…

WEKU · Oct 24, 2022

Before the Blue-White Game, the Cats took a detour. ‘They’ve got the biggest hearts’

Two buses — one blue, the other white — left Lexington on Saturday morning, snaking their way east along the Mountain Parkway.

Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022

Strategic plan aimed at reducing youth violence in Lexington unveiled

A four-year strategic plan to address youth violence is in place in Lexington. The formal announcement of the ONE Lexington plan came Friday at City Hall. The city worked with the University of Kentucky’s Community Innovation Lab and Cities United to develop the plan.

WEKU · Oct 21, 2022

Lexington mayoral candidates field questions in their final forum

A Lexington bookstore served as host for the fourth and final mayoral candidate forum-debate Thursday night. Incumbent Linda Gorton and challenger, Urban County Council Member David Kloiber fielded questions during the hour-long radio event.

WEKU · Oct 21, 2022

Kentucky's GOP governor candidate charged with menacing nephew. He says it helps his campaign

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Republican candidate for governor Eric Deters was charged with menacing, harassment and trespassing after a run-in with his nephew on a Northern Kentucky farm.

Tribune News Service · Oct 20, 2022

John Calipari confirms return of Kentucky-Indiana basketball series

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky coach John Calipari said Wednesday morning that the Wildcats will renew their basketball series with Indiana, starting with the 2025-26 season.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

John Calipari says Oscar Tshiebwe is recovering well from knee procedure. ‘He’s not human.’

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Reigning national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe will not participate in basketball activities at the Blue-White Game this weekend, Kentucky coach John Calipari confirmed Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

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WEKU · Oct 17, 2022

Lexington city leaders examine ways to expand tree canopy

Lexington city leaders are examining ways to increase the tree canopy around the bluegrass community. A Council committee was briefed on a tree-covering study last week.

Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022

Future abortion access in Kentucky could change drastically with this amendment vote

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the first time in recent memory, Kentucky voters have a chance to weigh in on the future of abortion access in the state this November.

Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022

‘The sky’s the limit for him.’ What Kentucky is getting in 7-footer Aaron Bradshaw.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The best way to sum up Aaron Bradshaw’s potential as a basketball player?

Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022

Chris Rodriguez, banged-up Will Levis, stout ‘D’ carry Kentucky past Mississippi State

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For just the second time in seven games, Kentucky football had both Will Levis and Chris Rodriguez on the field together for Saturday.

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WEKU · Oct 14, 2022

FDA chief touches on many issues during Lexington visit

The head of the Food and Drug Administration says more needs to be done in the area of treatment for pain. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf came to Lexington to participate in University of Kentucky Healthcare’s 60 Anniversary Symposium

Ballotpedia · Oct 14, 2022

All candidates for Lexington City Council District 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Lexington City Council District 2 — Shayla Lynch and Josh McCurn — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Ballotpedia · Oct 14, 2022

All candidates for Lexington City Council District 4 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Lexington City Council District 4 — J. Brack Marquette and Brenda Monarrez — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

Tribune News Service · Oct 14, 2022

Mark Story: Vince Marrow might have discovered a gem for Kentucky football at his nephew’s basketball game

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Vince Marrow spent Valentine’s Day in 2021 taking in some high school hoops. The University of Kentucky football recruiting ace was in Richmond to watch his nephew, John McCrear, then playing for Lexington Catholic, face off against Madison Central.

WEKU · Oct 13, 2022

Vacuum leaf trucks will not make trips through Lexington this fall

The question about leaf removal in Lexington has been officially decided. Large vacuum trucks will not be patrolling city streets to collect leaves this fall.

WEKU · Oct 13, 2022

Lexington's Town Branch Commons Trail Gets Official Opening Ceremony

Federal, state, and local government representatives along with lots of walkers and cyclists have celebrated the official opening of Town Branch Commons Trail in downtown Lexington.

WEKU · Oct 12, 2022

Lexington council asked to consider temporary emergency sheltering proposal

Lexington city leaders are discussing strategies for emergency housing during periods of extreme cold this winter. Council members heard from a housing administrator as well as a proposal from a longtime nonprofit shelter organization.

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