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Lexington voters had a variety of reasons to visit the polls this election day

The Tates Creek High School gym in Lexington, once again, was transformed into a voting location for three precincts.

WEKU · Nov 7, 2023

Lexington firefighters reflect on Martin County rescue attempt

Lieutenant Shannon Poynter and seven structural collapse specialists left Lexington at 2:30 Wednesday morning – about eight hours after the 11-story building collapsed.

WEKU · Nov 6, 2023

An iconic medical complex in Lexington is undergoing changes

Shriners Hospital has a history in the city of Lexington. The one-time and long-time home of caring for children now has a new function. It’s one that covers a lot of medical ground.

WEKU · Nov 3, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 1, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 1, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 1, 2023

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.

WEKU · Nov 1, 2023

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.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2023

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.

WEKU · Oct 27, 2023

On Guard: Lexington Fencing Club produces champions

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

WEKU · Oct 27, 2023