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Natural Bridge fire grows, thanks to high winds, rough terrain and dry conditions

Tuesday around noon, the fire at Natural Bridge State Resort Park was contained to about five acres. That began to change later that afternoon, thanks to high winds, dry conditions and rough terrain.

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Today's Interview: Student Technology Leadership Program State Championships-Dr. Sean Jackson

Once again, Lexington played host to some 13,000 Kentucky students from kindergarten to 12th grade, many competing in technology-based categories.

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Lexington council begins review of comprehensive plan goals and objectives

By late fall, an updated comprehensive plan for housing and commercial development in Lexington-Fayette County is expected to be in place.

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South Korean delegation spends some time in Lexington this week

A small delegation from a South Korean island has spent the last few days in Lexington. They came from Jeju City and could be characterized as a sister city candidate.

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Lexington mayor proposes a bigger budget based on growing revenues

Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is proposing a $505 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The mayor calls it a strong solid budget with a ‘can do’ theme.

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One eastern Ky. county registers high red level COVID spread

One Kentucky county has seen a significant uptick in recent coronavirus activity. While 119 counties demonstrated low community COVID activity on the most recent map, Letcher County in far eastern Kentucky registered red.

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Today's Interview: Lexington Arts and Cultural Affairs Director Heather Lyons on public art emphasis

The City of Lexington’s push for more public art now includes a call to artists, non-profits, and businesses.

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Officials at UK Markey Cancer Center awaiting word on "comprehensive" designation

The University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center anticipates word this spring about another national designation. It could prove beneficial in supporting cancer-fighting research.

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EKU to observe Earth Week with hike, tree-planting and fair

Eastern Kentucky University has several events planned this week related to Earth Day, which is Saturday, April 22.

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Move afoot to see more public art outside downtown area in Lexington

Lexington city officials are putting out the call to community members to increase public art on city-owned properties. The City announced a collaborative project last week.

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Today’s Interview: KY Secretary of State Michael Adams on primary voter registration deadline

Monday is the deadline to register to vote in the May Primary

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Operation Fight Fentanyl in Martin County: ‘A lot of unvarnished candor’ from those in recovery

Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s “Operation Fight Fentanyl” program was in Martin County Thursday – the sixth stop this year.

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City of Lexington to seek certification from U.S. Green Building Council

The City of Lexington is one of 13 across the country taking part in a program designed to assist the city’s environmental efforts.

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Today's Interview: Kentucky FOP ‘devastated’ by Louisville shooting, open to ‘commonsense’ g

An officer with Kentucky’s Fraternal Order of Police said they’re devastated by Monday’s mass shooting in Louisville that claimed five lives.

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Northern Kentucky is host to an exhibit featuring craftspeople in the commonwealth

An exhibit documenting the art of Kentucky craftspeople is on display at the Behringer Crawford Museum

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Today's Interview: NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about her new book on parenting and life

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks about her new memoir, It.Goes.So.Fast. The Year of No Do-Overs

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Kentucky state senator defends ‘Tennessee 3,' says expulsion is blatantly racist, insult to voters

A Lexington lawmaker said he admires the so-called “Tennessee Three,” two of whom were expelled late last week from that state’s House of Representatives.

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Addiction recovery group says newly-legalized fentanyl testing strips will save lives

The CEO of a group that successfully pushed to decriminalize fentanyl test strips said House Bill 353, which Governor Beshear signed into law, will save lives.

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New Franklin County judge-executive concerned about loss of barrel tax revenue

Franklin County Judge-Executive Michael Mueller wonders how his county will pay for services as the state barrel tax is phased out.

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Former Pike County lawmaker says legislature still passing laws making gun problem worse

In 2018, the day after the Parkland school shooting, state Representative Chris Harris stood up in the House of Representatives and said, “Enough.” He left the General Assembly two years later and called Monday’s mass shooting in Louisville a tragedy.

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Lexington to host its second Clean Slate event later this month

Plans are being finalized for Lexington’s second Clean Slate Expungement Clinic and Job Fair. It will be held April 28th at Central Bank Plaza.

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Call goes out for more public art projects in Lexington

A call for public art projects is going out in Lexington. Citizens are invited to submit proposals for projects to be created on city property.

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WEKU stands with NPR and ends content sharing on Twitter

WEKU permanently ends content distribution on Twitter

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Brick and mortar sports wagering in Lexington still to be decided

Sports wagering is now in the books in Kentucky. The Kentucky Racing Commission has six months to set up the regulatory framework.

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UK launching health tracking survey tied to February Ohio train derailment

A University of Kentucky researcher is leading a health tracking survey in the East Palestine region of Ohio. It comes following the February derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials.

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