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Shepherd’s House, other agencies in line for grant funding from city of Lexington

The City of Lexington is prepared to award 479-thousand dollars in grants to 12 agencies. Mayor Linda Gorton made the announcement Wednesday, noting council approval is still needed. Two of the grants, worth a total of more than 45-thousand dollars, are set for two new roofs for Shepherd’s House, which…

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Justice Department opens probe of police in small Mississippi city over alleged civil rights abuses

The U.S. Justice Department has opened an investigation into alleged civil rights violations by police in a majority Black Mississippi city

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Democrats hold on to Kentucky 93rd House District seat

Democrats held on to the 93rd district state house seat formerly held by Lamin Swann of Lexington, who died in May. Adrielle Camuel beat Republican Kyle Whalen – who lost to Swann last year -- to fill the remainder of Swann’s term.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Lexington Council moves along incentives for soccer and horse racing interests

The Lexington City Council has given the first reading for one-million-dollar incentives for two high-profile projects in Fayette County. Both relate to sporting activities.

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Sunday’s VA 5K a fundraiser for Fisher House in Lexington

The 8th annual VA 5-K is Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Veterans Affairs Leestown Road complex in Lexington. It’s a fundraiser for the Fisher House, a 16-suite building for family members of veterans being cared for at either Lexington campus.

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Early voting at one Lexington site attracted a large crowd

Early voting for the 2023 General Election in Kentucky is well underway. The voting traffic was heavy Thursday in Lexington at one of the vote centers.

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Fayette County clerk challenges her former colleagues to spread the word about early voting

Early voting begins Thursday across the Commonwealth. No-excuse voting continues Friday and Saturday before Election Day casting of ballots on Tuesday. Fayette County Clerk Susan Lamb made an early voting pitch during her time before the Lexington City Council this week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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On Guard: Lexington Fencing Club produces champions

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

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Lexington grocery workers vote to unionize

According to United Food and Commercial Workers Local 227, the ratification vote for Good Foods Co-op employees was Monday.

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Some Lexington taxpayers will soon see a second tax bill in the mail

Some Lexington residents can expect to get a pre-holiday letter from the urban county government. A second property tax bill will be coming to certain residents who have streetlights and city garbage collection.

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Nationwide urban planners, city representatives tour Lexington, discuss innovation for public spaces

Urban planners and city representatives from across the country are gathering in Lexington this week to discuss how to make public spaces more connected and accessible nationwide.

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Interstate 75 delays in Fayette County still anticipated

Motorists traveling between Lexington and Richmond along Interstate 75 will still face some possible delays for a few more weeks. A rehabilitation project is anticipated to be completed by mid-November.

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Lexington Council and Administration express concern about employee feedback on diversity-equity and

A survey of employees in Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government shows there are areas of concern. The issue got attention last week during a Council Committee meeting.

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Lexington Council committee gets update on land expansion recommendation

Lexington city leaders will be looking to a consulting firm to help develop a master plan when it comes to land use growth in Fayette County. Members of the Urban County Council’s General Government and Planning Committee got a briefing on the Urban Growth Management Advisory panel’s recommendation.

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Downtown Lexington the site of a pro-Palestinian Rally

The heart of downtown Lexington became the site for a rally in support of Palestinians in the Middle East. The event during a busy drive time attracted about 200 people to the Courthouse Plaza.

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God's Pantry expanding meal capacity through regional consolidation in Lexington

God’s Pantry CEO Mike Halligan said there’s nearly a quarter of a million people in central and eastern Kentucky who may not know where their next meal will come from. He said the food distribution organization is limited in capacity.

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