HISTORICAL FACTS: 8 | History Defined

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Residents in a number of Lexington neighborhoods now have a new option in finding nutritious food for their families. This assortment of healthy foods comes on wheels.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Lexington officials cut ribbon on “mobile market"

Residents in a number of Lexington neighborhoods now have a new option in finding nutritious food for their families. This assortment of healthy foods comes on wheels.

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

Lexington VA removes Bible from display after veteran complaints

The founder of a national group with the aim of preventing the military from endorsing religion says he’s pleased with the Lexington Veterans Affairs decision to remove a Bible from the “missing man table.”

WEKU · Nov 30, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 22, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 21, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 20, 2023

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.”

WEKU · Nov 17, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 15, 2023