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Beshear vs. Cameron: What to expect from Kentucky’s closely watched governor’s race this fall

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The stage is officially set for what is widely expected to be the nation’s most expensive, contentious and closely watched election of 2023 — the Kentucky governor’s race.

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John Clay: For Kentucky basketball, the pros and cons of Oscar Tshiebwe’s NBA decision

LEXINGTON, Ky. — At a Kentucky basketball road game this past season, I sat next to a former NBA front office executive. After discussing Cason Wallace’s pro potential, I began a question about Oscar Tshiebwe only to be shut down in a hurry.

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Mark Story: For Kentucky football, 2023 might be the last shot at a historic SEC breakthrough

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Swimming against a mighty current of contrary opinion, I think the Southeastern Conference is making a mistake in potentially moving away from football divisions.

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McKissick wins 4th term as chairman of South Carolina GOP after contentious race

LEXINGTON, S.C. — South Carolina Republican Party Chairman Drew McKissick won a fourth two-year term, staving off a challenge from those who believe the party isn’t doing enough to push conservative values.

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Health and safety concerns cause scratch of top contender for Saturday’s Preakness

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Considered the top challenger to Kentucky Derby winner Mage, First Mission was scratched from the Preakness after consultation with the Pimlico veterinary team on Friday morning.

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City of Lexington to hold free paper-shredding event Saturday

Lexington residents who want to get rid of documents in a safe and environmentally friendly way can do so at a city-sponsored event Saturday.

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Mark Story: John Calipari is performing a high-wire act with the 2023-24 Kentucky roster. Will it pay off?

LEXINGTON, Ky. — We are inside two weeks to go until the May 31 deadline for men’s college hoops stars to remove their names from the 2023 NBA draft and lock in a return to college basketball. As things presently stand, this is what we know about the 2023-24 Kentucky…

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Lexington Tool Library opens with ‘pay what you can’ model

People in the Lexington area who need tools now have a place to turn other than the local hardware store or next-door neighbor. The Lexington Tool Library opened last week in the Black and Williams Center, at the United Way WayPoint Center on Georgetown Street.

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Three Lexington road projects underway; one to last all summer

Three Lexington road projects that began Monday week will force many motorists to slow down or take detours.

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Lexington first-term state lawmaker remembered as very kind, determined

A state lawmaker from Lexington who died Sunday is being remembered by a colleague as one of the kindest, most positive people he ever met. Representative Lamin Swann was 45 years old.

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Today's Interview: Longtime Lexington bakery closes

A Lexington institution is closing its doors. Magee’s Baking Company – better known as Magee’s Bakery -- has been making donuts, pastries and other goodies on Main Street since 1956.

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2nd annual Lexington Streetfest promises fun in a sustainable package

Lexington’s 2nd annual Streetfest will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon downtown. During those hours, a mile-long stretch of Oliver Lewis Way will be closed to allow people to bike, skate, jog, walk and even skip.

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Lexington’s Partners for Youth to award more than $95,000 in grants

Lexington’s Partners for Youth will announce more than $95,000 in grants during their annual Grassroot Grants celebration Saturday.

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Lexington City Council takes up hair discrimination issue

A Lexington City Council committee has unanimously backed an effort to add hair styles as a protected status. The proposed ordinance is likely to get a final vote within the next few weeks.

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Lexington public safety commissioner shares lessons learned from March 3 storms

Lexington’s public safety commissioner says within days of the March 3rd storms that battered the Bluegrass, city organizations were working on an after-action report.

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Organizers hope to broaden AAPI recognition programing in Lexington

The Kentucky Theater is hosting an event Friday in recognition of Lexington’s Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander citizens. One of the organizers hopes to see an expansion of activities next year.

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Longtime Lexington crossing guard protects kids and makes a difference

Virginia Mayes has been a crossing guard helping kids get to school in Lexington safely for 31 years

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Keeneland President talks sales and racing in pre-Derby talk to Lexington Rotary Club

The Thursday before the Kentucky Derby means one thing at the Lexington Rotary Club meeting. It’s a time when the head of Keeneland speaks about past and future horse industry items.

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More legal counseling coming to Lexington tenants fighting eviction

Lexington’s Housing Stabilization Program is expanding services for tenants facing eviction. The expansion includes a focus on mediation with landlords and tenant legal counsel.

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Today's Interview: Derby-winning team back in action Friday at Churchill Downs

The Lexington-based trainer of last year’s 80 to 1 Kentucky Derby winner will be back at Churchill Downs Friday with the same horse. Lexington-based Eric Reed will run Rich Strike in the $600,000 Alysheba Stakes.

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Today's Interview: Lexington firefighter says new state Urban Search and Rescue unit will ‘definit

A new law signed by Governor Beshear Tuesday will lead to the formation of a state Urban Search and Rescue team.

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Jewish Moroccan music featured in Lexington this weekend

Jewish-Muslim musical works are being performed this week in central Kentucky. The week concludes with a concert at a Lexington synagogue.

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Lexington to feature a number of bike activities in May

As April moves into May outdoor activities are likely to be on the increase in central Kentucky. That includes a variety of biking opportunities.

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Lexington mothers plead for a safer summer with less gun violence

Lexington’s mayor and mothers who have lost children to gun violence are pleading for less gunfire. Their call comes during National Youth Violence Prevention Week.

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Lexington grant program for stormwater runoff opens again

The City of Lexington’s annual Stormwater Quality Projects Incentive Grant Program is now open. It’s available to neighborhood associations, farms, nonprofits, businesses, and other institutions.

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