The Latest Breaking News from Lexington

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.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · May 19, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 19, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 14, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 13, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 12, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 10, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 6, 2023

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.

WEKU · May 5, 2023

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

WEKU · May 5, 2023