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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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Nepal Floods Leave Families in Tears | Lexington News
Deadly floods and mudslides have devastated Nepal near the Tibetan border, washing away homes and shelters in seconds. The Shrestha family, owners of Everest…
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Hands Across Event Builds Community Unity | Lexington News
In Lexington, a powerful display of unity unfolded at “Hands Across – Stand Together,” where dozens of local groups—from the League of Women Voters to the…
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Nick Houck Trial Moves to Owen County | Lexington News
Nick Houck’s high-stakes perjury trial is relocating to Owen County — a major procedural shift agreed upon by both sides — while pretrial hearings stay in…
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Salt Lick Church Closes Food Pantry | Lexington News
Salt Lick Freewill Baptist Church in Bath County has shut down its food pantry after five years of partnership with God’s Pantry Food Bank, which helped…
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Lexington Mayor Files Water Utility Complaint | Lexington News
Lexington’s mayor has launched a formal complaint against Kentucky American Water, accusing the utility of years of reckless construction that’s disrupted…
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Former School Dean Pleads Guilty | Lexington News
Former Bryan Station High dean Jay Bordas is officially out of Fayette County Public Schools after pleading guilty to menacing in a road rage incident last…
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Apple Brings Glass Production Home | Lexington News
Apple is moving all iPhone and Apple Watch glass production to the U.S., investing $2.5 billion in Corning’s Kentucky facility — a first for the tech giant…
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Lexington Police Disable Nationwide LP Search | Lexington News
Lexington police have shut down the nationwide license plate search feature after community outcry over privacy — but they’re not backing down on…
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Lexington Hosts Breeders' Cup Festival | Lexington News
Lexington is hosting the prestigious Breeders’ Cup Festival, a week-long spectacle leading up to the championship races at Keeneland, where over $34 million…
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City Files Complaint Over Water Projects | Lexington News
Lexington’s city government has filed a formal complaint against Kentucky American Water, accusing the utility of botched water main projects that have caused…
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Kentucky’s Overdose Decline and Hope | Lexington News
Overdose Awareness Day calls us to honor lives lost and support those still fighting — Kentucky’s flags fly at half-staff and the Governor’s Mansion glows…
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Kentucky Honors Overdose Awareness Day | Lexington News
Governor Beshear is ordering all Kentucky state flags to fly at half-staff Monday to honor Overdose Awareness Day — a global moment to remember lives lost to…
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Lexington’s Second Dispensary Stalled | Lexington News
Lexington’s second medical cannabis dispensary is nearly ready — but the city’s delay in scheduling final inspections is holding it back from opening. Despite…
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Lexington Holds Water Co Accountable | Lexington News
Lexington’s city government has officially filed a complaint against Kentucky American Water over two years of disruptive, sloppy construction that’s caused…
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Wellington Park Apartments for Seniors | Lexington News
Lexington’s newest affordable senior housing, Wellington Park Apartments, offers 45 thoughtfully designed units for seniors on fixed incomes—just…
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Kentucky's Data Center Boom Under Fire | Lexington News
Kentucky’s booming data center boom is sparking fierce debate as lawmakers reconsider massive tax breaks for tech giants investing billions—especially after…
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Kentucky Education Workforce Meetings | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Education and Labor Cabinet is hosting public meetings across September to shape the future of education and workforce development—your voice…
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Army’s First Nuclear Reactor Heads to Fort Campbell | Lexington News
The U.S. Army is set to revolutionize military energy with the nation’s first operational nuclear reactor on a base—Fort Campbell in Kentucky—part of a $2.2…
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Deputy Accused of Abuse While on Duty | Lexington News
A Gallatin County deputy is facing serious charges after allegations surfaced that he sexually abused and stalked an adult woman while on duty. The incidents…
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Tavern Patio Approved With Strict Rules | Lexington News
Two Keys Tavern got its patio—sort of. After building without permits and facing fines, the bar’s new South Upper Street spot now has a conditional green…
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Former EMT Alleges Toxic EMS Culture | Lexington News
Another former EMT is speaking out, alleging a toxic culture and harassment at Woodford County EMS — this time from David Sheeks, who claims he endured a…
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Flock Cameras Divide Lexington | Lexington News
Lexington’s city council is caught in a fiery standoff over the Flock camera system, as community activists demand its immediate cancellation—citing lack of…
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Deputy Accused of Sexual Abuse on Duty | Lexington News
A Gallatin County Sheriff’s Deputy, Jason Walker, is under fire after being accused of sexual abuse and stalking an adult woman during his shifts between May…
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Deputy Accused of Abuse and Stalking | Lexington News
A Kentucky sheriff’s deputy is facing multiple serious charges after allegedly stalking, sexually abusing, and harassing a woman he previously encountered in a…
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Motorcycle Crash Sparks Fire in Lexington | Lexington News
A fiery motorcycle crash near Lexington, Kentucky, sent shockwaves through the area Friday morning—when a bike tangled with two cars and caught fire…
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Youth Pastor Charged with Online Enticement | Lexington News
A Lincoln County youth pastor is facing federal charges after confessing to a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old girl from his church’s youth group. Jason…
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Threats Target Wells Investigation | Lexington News
A chilling escalation in the Nolan Wells disappearance case: Illinois man Edward James Porter, 32, faces felony charges for cross-state threats against…
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First Senior Housing in Ninth District | Lexington News
Lexington just unveiled 45 brand-new affordable senior housing units at Wellington Park Apartments — the first of its kind in the Ninth Council District, a…
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Two Men Freed After Decade in Jail | Lexington News
Two men locked up for nearly a decade for a 2015 murder are suddenly free—sort of. A judge overturned their convictions after new evidence surfaced, revealing…
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Transylvania’s Top Class Enters | Lexington News
Transylvania University just welcomed its biggest class ever—290 top-tier students averaging a 3.96 GPA—with nearly 20% earning prestigious scholarships…
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Pike County Landfill Lawsuit Explodes | Lexington News
Pike County in Eastern Kentucky is locked in a $20 million legal battle with USA Waste and Recycling after canceling a landfill deal the company says it spent…
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Cancer Care Brings Hope Closer to Home | Lexington News
UofL Health just unveiled a $25 million cancer center in Bullitt County — the largest of its kind in the region — designed to bring top-tier cancer care closer…
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United Adds Newark Flight from Louisville | Lexington News
United Airlines is launching a new nonstop flight from Louisville to Newark starting September 8, expanding access to over 40 international destinations via…
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Boulware Mission Expands Recovery Support | Lexington News
Boulware Mission in Owensboro is transforming its recovery services with major upgrades—new beds, expanded clinical care, and renovated transitional housing—to…
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Motorcycle Wreck Turns Into Fireball | Lexington News
A motorcycle rider flipped into the hospital after a fiery crash in Lexington early Friday morning, sparking flames that jumped to another vehicle—no one else…
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Fire at Kentucky State Fair Ruins Vendors | Lexington News
A fire sparked by a forgotten T-shirt press at the Kentucky State Fair sent smoke billowing and soaked vendors’ wares—especially Ivette Made, whose first-year…
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First ADA-Accessible Senior Housing Opens | Lexington News
Lexington just unveiled Wellington Park Apartments — the city’s first ADA-accessible, senior-focused affordable housing project with 45 units, located near the…
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Council Questions Flock Camera Contract | Lexington News
Council member Emma Curtis is sounding the alarm over the city’s Flock license plate camera contract, calling into question the company’s ethics despite no…
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Lexington Housing, Memorials, and Lunar Eclipse | Lexington News
Lexington’s housing market is skyrocketing—with modest homes hitting $180K and average values soaring past $336K, up 3% in a year. Meanwhile, a new 9/11…
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Motorcycle Crash Sparks Fire on Tates Creek | Lexington News
Motorcycle crash ignites fiery chaos at Tates Creek and Delong Road intersection, forcing road closures—rider okay with minor injuries, police investigating as…
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UK Women's Basketball 2026-27 Schedule Breakdown | Lexington News
The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team just dropped a stacked 2026-27 nonconference schedule packed with NCAA Tournament-caliber matchups…
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Wildcats Head to Blacksburg Seeking First Win | Lexington News
Wildcats head to Blacksburg for historic showdown against Virginia Tech — zero wins, but two goals in each of their first two games. VT bounced back from a…
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Early Season Standouts in Sports | Lexington News
Frederick Douglass girls’ volleyball cruised to a three-set win over Madison Central, while Henry Clay boys’ soccer kept their perfect record alive with a…
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Berea College’s Debt-Free Future | Lexington News
Berea College is revolutionizing higher education by becoming the first in the nation to offer completely debt-free, four-year degrees—free tuition, housing…
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Lexington Apartments Get Final Approval | Lexington News
Lexington’s Urban County Planning Commission just approved a major housing project — 99 new apartments on Sir Barton Way, despite past deadlock and local…
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Safer Kentucky Law’s Impact on Homeless | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Safer Kentucky Act is sparking debate as unlawful camping charges rose 5% in its second year, with 460 citations across 41 counties — but critics…
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Labor Day Travel Tips and Costs | Lexington News
Labor Day weekend’s travel rush is in full swing as folks hit the road, sky, and sea for last-minute summer escapes — from Seattle and Orlando to Rome and…
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Kentucky Fall Hunting Season Guide | Lexington News
Kentucky’s fall hunting season is officially blazing with action—squirrel season kicked off in August, dove season started September 1, and the state’s…
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Sarafinah Bukirwa and the ICE Crisis | Lexington News
A Ugandan nursing student with sickle-cell anemia was arrested at a Kentucky airport for overstaying her visa—despite having a pending asylum claim and valid…
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Crafts and Central Bank Bid $10M for Kentucky | Lexington News
Kelly and Joe Craft, alongside Central Bank, just smashed the record again—bidding ten million dollars for Kentucky’s Grand Champion Country Ham, all going…
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Kentucky Measles Surge Sparks Vaccination Push | Lexington News
Kentucky’s grappling with a measles surge—29 cases this year, the most since 1991—with 17 hitting in just August. All cases involve unvaccinated or…
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Local Heroes Stocked School Supplies | Lexington News
Local heroes came together this summer to gear up students for the new school year—Rotary, Kiwanis, and the City of Florence teamed up to deliver over 260…
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Northern Kentucky Hosts Big Ohio Tests | Lexington News
Kentucky football is heating up early this season as Louisville Trinity crushed nationally ranked Cincinnati Anderson 59-13, sending a bold statement across…
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Kentucky Jobs Report: Wins and Woes | Lexington News
Kentucky’s job market shows mixed but mostly positive momentum, with 87 counties seeing unemployment drop last July — though 18 saw rates climb and 15 stayed…
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Kentucky's New 225-Acre Adventure Park | Lexington News
Kenton County’s transforming the old Fox Run Golf Course into a colossal 225-acre outdoor paradise — complete with three themed ridges for fishing, dog parks…
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Covington Urban Adventure Puzzle Hunt | Lexington News
Downtown Covington’s about to get a wild makeover—on September 12th, they’re launching the Urban Adventure Puzzle Hunt, a citywide scavenger hunt that turns…
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Two Amazon Workers Save Strangers Life | Lexington News
Two Amazon workers in Covington, Eric Bunzow and Shawn Beam, saved a woman’s life when she collapsed at work—dialing 911 immediately and staying with her until…
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Cooper’s Comeback vs Highlands’ Struggle | Lexington News
Cooper football pulls off a stunning comeback win under new coach Adam Begley, erasing a 14-point deficit to beat rival Highlands 28-21 — despite Highlands’…
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Kentucky’s Coffee Science Program | Lexington News
Kentucky’s got a new caffeine obsession: a 12-credit “Coffee Science and Culture” certificate program that turns your morning brew into a full-blown academic…
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Lexington Council Balances Solar and Farmland | Lexington News
Lexington’s Urban County Council just wrapped up a pivotal meeting packed with big decisions — from boldly expanding solar energy on farmland (with strict…