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The City of Lexington is working to identify and celebrate African American communities established in the 19th century, many by freed slaves.

A central Kentucky financial advisor doesn’t anticipate two U.S. bank failures will signal concerns among area banks in the Commonwealth.

Some changes are planned for Lexington’s Community and Resident Services program. Lexington Council members got briefed this week.

Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s “Operation Fight Fentanyl” series of public forums continues today at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park.

An unvaccinated Jessamine County resident who tested positive for measles after attending last month’s revival at Asbury University has some wondering which vaccinations are required for Kentucky public school students.

Lexington City Council members got a briefing on plans for the central Kentucky community’s next regional park. Cardinal Run North Park, with 137 acres, will be developed where New Circle and Versailles Roads intersect.

Fayette County’s new county clerk is reviewing and assessing the contents of House Bill 302. The measure passed in both the House and Senate, calls for modifications regarding elections.

The Eastern Kentucky University men’s basketball team will play Wednesday evening in the College Basketball Invitational national title game.

Lexington city leaders are moving toward a new funding program to significantly boost affordable housing support.

Scores of firefighters from states as far away as Washington and Wisconsin are in Lexington this week. They are participating in the Andy Fredericks Training Days event at the Kentucky Theater.

A Lexington Special Olympics track team looking for a place to practice with days left to register for next month’s regionals found it. Mark Buerger, the communications director for Special Olympics Kentucky, said it’s often difficult for teams to find a place where they can train.