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Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hosted by Corey with the Story, Lexington News Today is your daily 2-minute briefing on the stories shaping Lexington, Kentucky. From local government and business developments to community events, education, sports, and breaking news, we deliver the headlines that matter most—fast. Stay informed, connected, and up to date with Lexington's latest news, every day, in just a few minutes powered by AI.
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Young Mother Sentenced for Child Abuse | Lexington News
A 24-year-old woman, Ashley Anderson, has been convicted of two counts of child abuse in Hart County, Kentucky, and sentenced to ten years in prison — served…
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LexWell Festival Brings Health to Community | Lexington News
LexWell Festival returned to Lexington with a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of health and wellness—free screenings, expert resources, bounce houses…
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LexWell Festival Brings Health and Fun to Lexington | Lexington News
LexWell Festival returned to Lexington with a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of health and wellness—free check-ups, local resources, food trucks, bounce…
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Measles Outbreak in Kentucky | Lexington News
Measles is spreading in Kentucky—here’s what you need to know: An unvaccinated out-of-state visitor triggered a new outbreak in Richmond and Olive Hill…
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Measles Exposure in Richmond and Olive Hill | Lexington News
Measles is spreading in Richmond and Olive Hill after an unvaccinated out-of-state visitor hit local spots — if you were there, check your MMR status NOW…
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Lexington Violence Escalates Again | Lexington News
Lexington’s weekend turned deadly with multiple shootings, two deaths, and two injuries—marking the third straight violent weekend, a sharp reversal from six…
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FBI Revises Prostitution Hiring Rules | Lexington News
The FBI is quietly rewriting the rules on hiring people with past ties to sex work, ditching an automatic ban for a more nuanced review that considers context…
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Kentucky Man Arrested for Child Abuse Material | Lexington News
Kentucky State Police arrest 34-year-old Justin D. Thomas in Owensboro on serious charges including possession and viewing of child sexual abuse material, plus…
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Albuquerque Rewards Safe Drivers | Lexington News
Albuquerque’s bold new traffic strategy is turning speed limits into rewards: green lights for drivers who stick to the limit, red lights for speeders. This…
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Warehouse Strike Kills 37 Near Kyiv | Lexington News
A Russian drone strike on a warehouse near Kyiv—reportedly storing illegal munitions—triggered massive explosions, fires, and thirty-seven deaths, including…
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Flash Floods Ravage Nepal and China | Lexington News
Flash floods have devastated Nepal and China, claiming over 600 lives and leaving nearly 3,000 missing as rescue teams battle mudslides and debris to save…
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Kentucky Honors Overdose Awareness Day | Lexington News
Kentucky honors Overdose Awareness Day with flags at half-staff and the Executive Mansion lit purple, as Governor Andy Beshear calls for unity to remember…
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Kentucky Woman Charged Over WWII Memorial Vandalism | Lexington News
A Kentucky woman, Melissa Farris, faces federal felony charges for allegedly spray-painting “Clean hands dirty $” on the World War II Memorial and filling a…
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Worker Scraped by Plane Wing at Blue Grass | Lexington News
A worker at Blue Grass Airport narrowly avoided serious injury Friday night when clipped by a private jet’s left wing—reportedly leaving only minor scrapes…
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Dolly Parton Could Rename Nashville Airport | Lexington News
Nashville International Airport might soon be renamed in honor of Dolly Parton, a historic move fueled by a petition with over 155,000 signatures and backed by…
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Nepal Floods and a Brother’s Grief | Lexington News
Nepal’s catastrophic floods have claimed nearly 600 lives and left thousands missing, hitting home for Lexington resident Suneel Shrestha, who’s lost contact…
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Drunk Driver Convicted in Fatal Crash | Lexington News
A 27-year-old from Carlisle, Cheyeene Clifford, was found guilty of murder after a drunk driving crash last June that killed two teens and injured others. The…
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Sadie the Pig Wins Cutest Animal Title | Lexington News
At the Kentucky State Fair, I went on a serious mission to crown the cutest animal—and after rigorous scientific evaluation (and lots of adorable contenders…
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Lexington’s Weekend of Violence | Lexington News
Lexington’s weekend turned deadly with four shootings between Friday night and Saturday morning, leaving two dead and two injured. First, a man with non-fatal…
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Lexington Grapples with Surge in Gun Violence | Lexington News
Lexington’s ONE Lexington initiative issues a sobering statement after four shootings over the weekend — two deadly, two injured — shattering a 190-day…
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Elder’s QB Dominates Covington Catholic | Lexington News
Elder’s football team crushed Covington Catholic 56-20 in a dominant display, led by senior QB Kaden Estep’s record-setting performance—453 total yards and two…
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Lexington vs Water Utility | Lexington News
Lexington’s explosive feud with Kentucky American Water is heating up ahead of the mayoral election, as the city files a scathing complaint over two years of…
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Lexington Violence Spree Leaves Two Dead | Lexington News
Lexington endured a brutal weekend as four shootings erupted between Friday night and Saturday morning, leaving two dead and two injured. Police are racing to…
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Barr’s Campaign Erases Trump Ties | Lexington News
Andy Barr’s Senate campaign quietly scrubbed major Trump ties from its website just five weeks before his House rival Ralph Alvarado followed suit — removing…
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Lexington’s Changing Landscape | Lexington News
Lexington residents are sounding the alarm on rising vet costs and corporate takeovers, debating whether to reclaim control of their water utility, celebrating…
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Wildcats Stumble in Away Loss | Lexington News
Kentucky’s soccer team takes a brutal 3-0 loss to Virginia Tech on the road, dropping to 0-2-1 and facing an uphill battle after their first away game of the…
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Kentucky Hires Alex Brown to Boost Personnel | Lexington News
Kentucky football just pulled off a major coup by bringing in Alex Brown as their new assistant general manager — a seasoned pro with NFL and college…
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Kentucky Dominates in DeLeye Return | Lexington News
Kentucky’s No. 3-ranked Wildcats crushed Utah State 3-0 in a dominant Bluegrass Battle opener, with senior Brooklyn DeLeye returning to elite form after…
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Kentucky Volleyball Dominates Home Debut | Lexington News
Kentucky’s volleyball team made a thunderous statement in their home opener, sweeping Utah State with dominant sets that showcased precision, defense, and…
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Yosemite Land Deal Under Fire | Lexington News
A controversial land swap proposal involving Yosemite National Park has ignited national outrage, as reports suggest Trump administration officials may have…
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Knights Dominate, Others Struggle in Week 1 | Lexington News
Lexington Catholic made a statement with a dominant 47-0 shutout of Paul Laurence Dunbar, while Sayre and Lafayette also delivered big wins at home and away…
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Shooting on Cross Keys Road | Lexington News
Shooting on Cross Keys Road | Lexington News
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Lexington Shooting Under Investigation | Lexington News
A deadly shooting erupted on Cross Keys Road in Lexington early Saturday morning, leaving one person with life-threatening injuries. Police responded around…
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Shots Fired on Ohio Street | Lexington News
Shots Fired on Ohio Street | Lexington News
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Shooting Reported on Redding Road | Lexington News
A deadly shooting erupted early Saturday morning on Redding Road near Landsdowne Drive, leaving an adult victim with life-threatening gunshot wounds. Police…
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Shooting on Ohio Street Under Investigation | Lexington News
Shooting on Ohio Street Under Investigation | Lexington News
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Shooting on Redding Road Leaves Victim Critically Injured | Lexington News
A shooting erupted early Saturday morning on Redding Road, leaving an adult critically injured and rushed to the hospital. Authorities are still piecing…
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Covington Schools Get Innovation Green Light | Lexington News
Covington Independent School District in Kentucky just earned a major win — eight schools and all their educational programs have been officially named…
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Schneider's Sweetness for a Purpose | Lexington News
Kelly and Tim Morgan of Schneider’s Sweet Shop are launching “Schneider’s Sweetness for a Purpose,” a heartfelt campaign to support local breast cancer…
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Covington’s New Leadership Duo | Lexington News
Covington just got a major leadership boost with the arrival of John Sadosky and Michael “Spike” Jones, two powerhouse veterans set to steer the city’s…
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CTE in Sports: Protecting Young Athletes | Lexington News
Football season is here, and with the cheers come serious risks—head impacts and the silent threat of CTE. This progressive brain disease, linked to repeated…
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Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement Soars | Lexington News
Kentucky teachers’ retirement funds just smashed another record with double-digit returns for the fourth straight year—15.04% for the Annuity Trust and 16.06%…
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660 Flags for Fallen Veterans | Lexington News
Six hundred sixty veterans take their own lives each month—a silent, devastating crisis that demands urgent attention. In Northern Kentucky, a powerful…
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Kentucky’s Baby Boxes Save Lives | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Safe Haven Baby Box program is expanding rapidly, offering a lifeline for parents in crisis by providing climate-controlled, anonymous drop-off…
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Tigers Dominate with Shutout Victory | Lexington News
The Tigers delivered a statement-opening shutout, blanking their opponent 42-0 in a dominant display that signaled their serious title contention. Returning…
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Bryce Armstrong Shines in Bluebirds' Dominant Win | Lexington News
Bryce Armstrong shredded defenses in Highlands’ dominant 45-6 win over Cooper, throwing for 161 yards and two TDs while rushing for 102 yards and two more…
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Kenton County Shelter’s No-Kill Triumph | Lexington News
Kenton County Animal Shelter’s transformation from a traditional shelter to a thriving no-kill facility has been nothing short of remarkable. Since adopting…
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Caruso Released on Bond Amid Abuse Allegations | Lexington News
Former Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Mike Caruso is out of jail after a judge ruled he can be released on a $160,000 bond, rejecting prosecutors’ request…
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Nepal Floods Claim Hundreds | Lexington News
Nepal’s catastrophic floods have claimed nearly 600 lives, leaving thousands missing — including three relatives of a Lexington, Kentucky man anxiously waiting…
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Minor Airport Propeller Incident | Lexington News
A minor airport incident unfolded Friday night at Blue Grass Airport when a worker was clipped by a plane’s propeller—resulting in just scrapes and scratches…
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Ex-Diplomat Accuses Zampolli of UN Passport Scheme | Lexington News
A former model and U.N. diplomat is exposing a shocking conspiracy involving Paolo Zampolli, Trump’s special envoy, allegedly selling diplomatic passports for…
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Retired Teacher Killed in Pulaski County | Lexington News
A shocking murder in Pulaski County has rocked the community: 70-year-old retired teacher Sherri Mitko was killed by gunshot wounds in her home. Authorities…
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Covington Schools Get Innovation Green Light | Lexington News
Covington Independent Schools in Kentucky just landed a major win—official approval to become a “school of innovation,” giving them the green light to test…
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Clark County Rest Area Closed | Lexington News
If you’re driving I-64 Eastbound through Kentucky, the Clark County Rest Area at mile marker 98 is CLOSED—no restrooms, no amenities, just a busted water line…
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New Circle Road Mowing Alert | Lexington News
Drivers on New Circle Road in Kentucky, prepare for slower traffic this Monday, August 31st—Transportation Cabinet crews are mowing the inner loop between…
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Kentucky Woman Charged Over WWII Memorial Vandalism | Lexington News
A Kentucky woman, Melissa Farris, faces federal felony charges for allegedly spray-painting a message on the World War II Memorial and filling one of its…
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Kentucky Challenges EPA Air Rules | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Attorney General Russell Coleman is leading a bold legal challenge against the EPA’s new, stricter air quality standards—arguing they’ll cripple…
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Beshear Fills Key State Roles | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear’s latest moves are stacking Kentucky’s leadership with seasoned experts—appointing law enforcement veterans to the Parole Board, rehiring…
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Kentucky Caught in Trade War Crossfire | Lexington News
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick visits a Kentucky Corning plant to hype “made in America” manufacturing — but Governor Andy Beshear blasts the U.S.-Canada…
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Teen Driver Crashes Into Police Cruiser | Lexington News
A 21-year-old man named Jeremiah Brickhouse is facing serious legal trouble after allegedly crashing his Chevrolet Malibu into a police cruiser early Saturday…