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Twelve Lions Film Festival celebrates both international and local cinema in downtown Lexington

The debut of the Twelve Lions Film Festival in the heart of Lexington made its mark for film lovers as a way to showcase independent film from regional and international artists.

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‘Clean Slate Lexington’ expungement clinic set for Oct. 31

The City of Lexington will hold an expungement clinic October 31st at Central Bank Center. At a news conference Monday afternoon, Mayor Linda Gorton explained it’s designed to help people overcome barriers to employment, housing and education by expunging misdemeanors and non-violent felonies from their criminal record.

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Lexington's extended school program reaches a three-decade anniversary

Dozens of elementary-aged children gathered in front of Stonewall school Friday afternoon. They are the current participants in Lexington’s extended school program.

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Lexington Council seeking proposals for the next City Hall

Lexington city leaders are asking for proposals regarding a new City Hall. The Urban County Council Thursday moved ahead with a request for proposals motion.

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Lexington conference scheduled for next month to discuss women’s issues on a global scale

An international conference meant to discuss the similarities of the challenges women face across the world is coming to Lexington next month.

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Homeless agency count of homeless much higher than Lexington’s yearly city organized count

The Lexington City Council has been given a presentation detailing concerns about the city's homeless, particularly related to school children.

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New apartment complex in Lexington offers more than 250 affordable units

The affordable housing supply in Lexington is about to grow by 252 units. Unlike last week’s ribbon cutting on refurbished housing, Tuesday’s event focused on new construction.

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Off-road cycles and ATV causing concern in Lexington parks

Lexington parks officials are working to keep off-road motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles out of public parks.

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Limited number of Accessory Dwelling Units found in Lexington

The City of Lexington has had an Accessory Dwelling Unit law on the books for almost two years now. A Council Committee got an update this week on ADU activity.

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79 year-old, Lexington Pickleball player heading to championship tournament

Sam Dick met up with Larry Roberts of Lexington who just started playing Pickleball one year ago. Roberts is now heading to the national Pickleball championship in Dallas in November.

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Bi-annual Lexington paper shred offers chance to reduce ID thefts

The fall-time paper shredding event in Lexington is designed to help reduce stolen identity opportunities. It runs from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike.

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Chicago-based musical youth organization opens its second branch in Lexington

A nonprofit vocal music program based out of Chicago is establishing a new branch for youths in Lexington starting early October.

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Refurbished condemned buildings used for affordable housing units in Lexington

Lexington’s affordable housing stock has grown by another 16 units. This west Lexington project involved significant transformation.

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Lexington-based nonprofit wins $1.5 million HUD grant to provide housing assistance for HIV-positive

A Lexington-based nonprofit that’s been helping HIV-positive people for more than three decades won a 1-point-5 million dollar grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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Lexington planning a year-long birthday bash in 2025

Lexington is planning a party. The state’s second- largest town is prepping for its 250th birthday.

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Advisory group makes final recommendations for urban expansion in Lexington

The advisory panel examining where urban service expansion should occur in Lexington has finalized its map recommendation. The action Tuesday suggests growth totaling about 3000 acres with much of it located near the Winchester-Royster road corridor and Richmond Road-Athens areas.

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Today's Interview: Lexington photographer Guy Mendes featured in exhibit

Arts contributor Kate Savage talks to Lexington photographer Guy Mendes about his work being feature in a new exhibit

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$1 million USDA grant a ‘tremendous help’ for Lexington’s Town Branch Park

Lexington’s Town Branch Park is a million dollars closer to completion, thanks to a grant from the U.S. Agriculture Department’s Forestry Division.

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KY author says 'My Dirty Life' is her talk about connecting with nature

KY author Doris Settles says 'My Dirty Life' is her talk about connecting with nature

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Lexington Councilmember Worley calls Gorton letter to advisory committee an attempt to influence the

A letter from Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton to the committee advising the Planning Commission on expanding the city’s urban service boundary has raised the eyebrows of at least one city council member.

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Meeting a federal mandate doesn't mean an end to storm water projects in Lexington

Meeting the federal requirement for making stormwater sewer improvements in Lexington doesn't lessen the need for additional projects.

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Lexington Council eyeing an expansion of Sunday alcohol sales

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is considering extending alcoholic beverage sales hours on the weekend. It’s expected to be discussed in November.

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Lexington apartment complex to receive $750K for HUD energy efficiency program

The 80-unit Malibu Manor Apartments in Lexington and another complex in Louisville will each receive three-quarters of a million dollars in federal Housing and Urban Development funds.

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Maps detailing proposed expansion around Lexington prompt heavy public comment

When the topic is when and where to grow around Lexington, it often results in significant public comment. Such was the case Tuesday night when the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee took testimony about five areas under expansion consideration.

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Nearly a million dollars in federal funds will provide medical training to Lexington fire fighters

Nearly 30 firefighters in Lexington will benefit from over $928,000 dollars in federal funding.

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