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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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House Fire Forces Five Out | Lexington News
House Fire Forces Five Out | Lexington News
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EAT Philosophy Turns Scott Eagles Around | Lexington News
After four straight losing seasons, the Scott Eagles football team is poised for a cultural overhaul under new head coach Dustin Trimnell, who’s introducing…
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Fancy Farm Picnic Political Lineup | Lexington News
The Fancy Farm Picnic kicks off this Saturday with a star-studded political lineup as Kentucky gears up for the fall campaign season. Senator Rand Paul is…
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KOI Superior Walls Expands in Boone County | Lexington News
KOI Superior Walls just opened a massive new plant in Boone County, creating 73 fresh jobs and boosting Kentucky’s manufacturing scene—this facility, spanning…
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Back-to-School Spending Surges | Lexington News
Back-to-school spending is soaring to record levels, with families pouring nearly $143 billion into K-12 and college gear—shopping earlier than ever, from July…
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Kentucky’s Tech Talent Exodus | Lexington News
Kentucky’s education system is churning out skilled grads, but top talent in tech is fleeing for higher-paying jobs elsewhere. Computer science grads earn $22K…
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Classics Get a Swing Revival | Lexington News
Get ready to hear the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra swing big this weekend with “Swingin’ the Classics” — a bold, jazz-infused twist on Bach, Mozart, and more…
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Jail Beds Paying the Bills | Lexington News
Fayette County’s jail is set to rake in over $250,000 in bed fees for fiscal year 2027, thanks to housing state and federal inmates — a lucrative side hustle…
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Kentucky Police Hide Camera Spots | Lexington News
Kentucky police are hiding where their Flock Safety license plate reader cameras are located, using a new law that lets them withhold info just by claiming…
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Lexington’s Rising Cost of Living | Lexington News
Lexington’s cost of living soars 2.61%—housing, food, and healthcare hit hard—leaving families scrambling, especially as the federal poverty line falls…
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Meth Hidden in Honey Maid Crackers | Lexington News
A man pulled over for speeding was busted with nearly a pound of suspected meth hidden inside a box of Honey Maid graham crackers—yes, the snack box was empty…
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Haley House: Safe Haven for Survivors | Lexington News
Haley House, Georgetown’s first emergency domestic violence shelter, has already saved over fifty women and kids by offering safety, career support, and…
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Oncology Massage for Cancer Patients | Lexington News
Massage therapy is way more than just relaxation—it’s a powerful tool for managing pain, reducing fatigue, easing anxiety, and improving sleep, especially for…
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Captain Lauer’s FBI Academy Triumph | Lexington News
Captain Lauer, a Campbell County PD standout, just graduated from the elite FBI National Academy — a grueling 10-week program that shapes top-tier law…
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Free Movie Nights in Covington | Lexington News
Covington Parks and Rec is serving up two free summer movie nights—complete with popcorn, candy, and killer vibes. July 31st at Hands Pike Park features…
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Fire Breaks Out Wednesday | Lexington News
Fire Breaks Out Wednesday | Lexington News
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Governor Beshear Books Tour Kicks Off | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear is hitting the road with his new book, “Go and Do Likewise: How We Heal A Broken Country,” stopping in Lexington on Sept. 20 at noon—and…
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Graham Cracker Meth Bust | Lexington News
Graham Cracker Meth Bust | Lexington News
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KOI Expands in Boone County with New Plant | Lexington News
KOI Superior Walls just unveiled a massive new manufacturing hub in Boone County—38,000 sq ft for production and 6,000 for offices—set to revolutionize…
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Jenny Mock Named KY Middle School PE Teacher of the Year | Lexington News
Jenny Mock, a standout physical education teacher at Leestown Middle School, just earned the 2026 Kentucky Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year…
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Paducah’s AI Data Center Boom | Lexington News
Paducah, Kentucky, is set to become a tech powerhouse with the groundbreaking of a massive AI data center and energy campus, poised to inject up to $100…
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Legionnaires' Outbreak in Franklin County | Lexington News
Legionnaires’ disease has popped up in Franklin County, Kentucky — a serious pneumonia caused by inhaling contaminated water droplets, not person-to-person…
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Early Start, Big Promise | Lexington News
William Wells Brown Elementary is already in full swing, starting school two weeks early to give students a head start with their Promise Academy model—fueled…
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Blizzard for a Cause in Kentucky | Lexington News
Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat Day is here—every Blizzard you buy today donates a dollar to Kentucky’s Children’s Miracle Network, helping kids at UK Golisano…
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Data Center Debate in Mercer County | Lexington News
A massive data center project is sparking fierce debate in Mercer County, Kentucky, as residents clash with developers and officials over whether prime…
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YMCA Distributes 5K Backpacks for Kids | Lexington News
The YMCA of Central Kentucky is handing out over 5,000 backpacks packed with school supplies this year, helping kids from elementary to high school start…
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Former Coach Accused of Minor Assault | Lexington News
Former middle school wrestling coach and nurse Megan Foley faces serious charges of rape and sodomy involving a 14-year-old minor, entering a not guilty plea…
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Summer’s Last Breath Before August Storms | Lexington News
July’s last hurrah is here—sunshine, cooler temps, and zero humidity to enjoy before August storms roll back in. Grab your weekend plans while you can, because…
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Former Prison Worker Arrested for Sexual Abuse | Lexington News
Former Prison Worker Arrested for Sexual Abuse | Lexington News
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Prison Worker Arrested for Sexual Abuse | Lexington News
Raven Tatianna West, a recreation leader at Kentucky State Penitentiary earning over $40K, was arrested and faces rape, sodomy, and official misconduct charges…
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Kentucky’s Civics Center Push | Lexington News
Kentucky’s lawmakers are pushing for a new Center for American Civics at the University of Kentucky to tackle a decades-long crisis in civic knowledge — but…
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Fauci Declines to Testify Under Oath | Lexington News
Dr. Fauci stunned the Senate by invoking his Fifth Amendment right, refusing to answer questions amid accusations of criminality and an “unhinged obsession”…
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Obamacare Enrollment Drops Nationwide | Lexington News
Obamacare enrollment plummeted across 49 states this year after federal subsidies—once a pandemic lifeline—expired, forcing people to pay more for coverage…
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Kim Davis Faced Contempt Motion | Lexington News
Attorneys for David Ermold and David Moore are demanding Kim Davis be held in contempt after alleging she lied under oath about her assets—following a court…
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Juvenile Drowning Incident in Lexington | Lexington News
Juvenile Drowning Incident in Lexington | Lexington News
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Beshear Demands Senate Accountability | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear is demanding Senate Majority Leader John Thune take action over Senator Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence, accusing the GOP leader of…
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I-65 Reopens Early in Louisville | Lexington News
I-65 in Louisville reopened three days early—two lanes in each direction across the full five-mile stretch—marking a major win for the Central Corridor…
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Towing Boss Faces Felony Over Car Sale | Lexington News
A Monticello towing company owner, Troy K. Hicks, faces felony charges after allegedly selling a customer’s car without proper authorization or legal…
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Loretta West Struck by CSX Train in Whitley County | Lexington News
A tragic accident claimed the life of 41-year-old Loretta West from Williamsburg after she was struck by a CSX train near Emlyn, Whitley County. The collision…
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YMCA Back to School Rallies This Saturday | Lexington News
Get ready for back-to-school success—The YMCA of Central Kentucky is hosting free backpack and supply giveaways this Saturday, August 2nd, from 9:30 AM to…
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Towing Boss Arrested for Flipping Car | Lexington News
Troy Hicks, owner of Hicks Towing in Monticello, Kentucky, got arrested after allegedly selling a customer’s wrecked car on Facebook Marketplace without…
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Western Kentucky Gets Major Upgrade | Lexington News
Western Kentucky is about to get a massive upgrade—here’s why it’s going to blow your mind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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Up Campus Plans Downtown Student Tower | Lexington News
A massive 10-story student housing tower is set to rise downtown Lexington, bringing 725 beds, a rooftop pool, and underground parking — but at a cost…
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Paducah’s Nuclear Site to Host AI Data Center | Lexington News
A massive $100 billion AI and high-performance computing campus is set to rise on Kentucky’s former nuclear enrichment site in Paducah, transforming a…
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Compass Group Takes Over UK Dining Services | Lexington News
Big changes are coming to University of Kentucky dining and services as Compass Group takes the reins — and it’s reshaping jobs, roles, and routines for staff…
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DartPoints Faces Zoning Tightrope | Lexington News
DartPoints Operating Company just poured $29 million into a former Lexmark building — not to build a new campus, but to upgrade its existing data center for AI…
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Bluegrass Weather: Sunshine Then Showers | Lexington News
Bluegrass skies are shining bright this week—enjoy dry, sun-drenched days with temps in the low to mid-80s and crisp, low-humidity nights dipping into the 50s…
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Paducah’s AI Data Center Boom | Lexington News
A former Cold War uranium site in Paducah, Kentucky, is set to become one of the nation’s largest AI data center campuses, fueled by $100 billion in private…
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Ghost Gun Shooting at Seattle Festival | Lexington News
A deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival has left three dead and several injured, including a two-year-old boy. Authorities arrested a…
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KFC Drive-Thru Turned Deadly | Lexington News
A Kentucky woman, 32, turned a routine KFC drive-thru wait into a terrifying standoff after pulling out an AR-15 and pointing it at an employee—then fleeing…
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Life Without Parole for Apalachee Shooter | Lexington News
A Georgia judge sentenced a teen shooter from Apalachee High to life without parole after a harrowing trial that exposed his alleged thirst for fame, lack of…
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Global Fires Shift as Climate Changes | Lexington News
Wildfires are exploding in North America and Europe, setting record-breaking blazes and choking continents with smoke — but globally, fires are actually…
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Kentucky Fires GM Biondo | Lexington News
Kentucky football’s front office is shaking up with Pat Biondo stepping down as general manager — a personal decision he confirmed, praising Coach Stein and…
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Graham’s Legacy in Foreign Policy | Lexington News
Senator Lindsey Graham, a towering figure in American politics who died unexpectedly at 71 from an aortic tear, was honored with a star-studded funeral…
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Eight Cats Taped in Bag Found | Lexington News
Eight cats—six kittens, two adults—were horrifically taped inside a tote bag left abandoned on Richmond Road North in Berea, with most dying from heat and…
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Tragic Crash Claims Life of 8-Year-Old | Lexington News
A heartbreaking crash on I-75 in Kentucky took the life of an 8-year-old girl from West Virginia just after 2 PM near mile marker 77. Two vehicles collided…
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Fauci’s Fifth Amendment Moment | Lexington News
Dr. Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment rights during a fiery congressional hearing, calling the proceedings an attempt to trap him in incriminating statements —…
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Lake Liberty Replenished by Green River | Lexington News
Lake Liberty was running dangerously low after a brutal dry spell, forcing residents to get creative with water conservation—rain barrels, skipped car washes…
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Former Nurse and Coach Faces Multiple Sex Abuse Charges | Lexington News
A former middle school wrestling coach and nurse, Megan Foley, 36, has admitted to having sexual relations with a minor, leading to multiple serious charges…
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Lexington Cameras, Movie Debates, and Policy Talks | Lexington News
Lexington’s hot topics this week: residents are split over the new Flock camera system, with debates heating up around transparency, placement, and who’s…