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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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Pete Gall Runs Kentucky for Kids | Lexington News
Pete Gall is about to pull off an insane feat: running 23 miles a day for 20 days across Kentucky, starting August 18th, to raise $25,000 for the Anne Still…
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Dale Dobson's Legacy in Kentucky Farm Safety | Lexington News
Kentucky’s agriculture department mourns the loss of Dale Dobson, the visionary who transformed farm safety across the state — slashing annual farm deaths from…
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So What Now | Lexington News
What if your biggest life lessons came from the most unexpected places? In this episode, the host dives into wild, real-life stories that turned chaos into…
- Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
So What Now | Lexington News
What if your biggest life lessons came from the most unexpected places? In this episode, the host dives into wild, real-life stories that turned chaos into…
- Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Summer Breaks With Clear Skies | Lexington News
Heat and humidity are finally breaking as a cold front clears the skies, bringing cooler temps and less stickiness tonight. Wednesday delivers picture-perfect…
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Lottery Winner Arrested for Domestic Violence | Lexington News
James Farthing, the Powerball winner turned arrestee, is facing serious domestic violence charges in Kentucky after allegedly strangling and assaulting a woman…
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Schools Paid Churches Millions Then Cut Spending | Lexington News
Fayette County schools spent nearly $700,000 over 17 years paying local churches for everything from computer labs to music programs — with three churches each…
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AI Bubble Fears Shake Tech Stocks | Lexington News
Stocks are swinging wildly as AI hype meets reality—Kospi crashes nearly 11% with Samsung and SK Hynix down 13-14%, sparking fears of a bubble. Wall Street’s…
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Biden Tapes Spark Cognitive Debate | Lexington News
Newly leaked audio tapes, obtained by a conservative group, appear to show Joe Biden discussing classified material with a biographer before his 2024…
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Kumamoto Earthquake Hits Again | Lexington News
A powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto, Japan, triggering chaos, injuries, and widespread damage as buildings collapsed and fires broke out…
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Netanyahu and Trump Reunite Amid Iran Crisis | Lexington News
Netanyahu and Trump lock horns in their first sit-down since the Iran war erupted — a high-stakes meeting aimed at mending fences, navigating domestic…
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Colonel Sanders’ Legacy Up for Auction | Lexington News
Colonel Sanders’ legendary legacy is up for grabs—his pressure cooker, iconic black bow tie, first KFC headquarters, and even his former home are hitting the…
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Kentucky Boards Need Accountability | Lexington News
Kentucky’s boards—whether in healthcare, education, or nonprofits—are under fire for lack of transparency and accountability. Leaders are being called out for…
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Wings, Cameras, Sirens, and Secrets | Lexington News
A new resident’s quest for the best chicken wings leads them to Wyng Kyng in Greyline, with Indi’s and Momma Linda’s also in the mix. Meanwhile, debates swirl…
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Nolan Wells Estate Seeks Justice | Lexington News
The estate of Nolan Wells, the Black teen who vanished on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island and was later found dead, is launching a sweeping legal…
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Ronald Exantus Set for Release | Lexington News
Ronald Exantus, convicted in the 2015 murder of six-year-old Logan Tipton, is set to walk free this Wednesday—without parole or probation—after serving time at…
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Lexington’s Surge of Shootings | Lexington News
Lexington’s streets shook this past weekend with six shootings in just four days — an unprecedented spike for the city, with no fatalities but deep community…
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Storms Then Calm: Ohio Valley Forecast | Lexington News
Thunderstorms are rolling through the Ohio Valley tonight and into early Tuesday, bringing strong winds and possible heavy rain—with some areas hit harder than…
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Kentucky Treatment Firm Settles Medicaid Fraud | Lexington News
Addiction Recovery Care, a major Kentucky drug treatment provider, is paying over $16 million to settle fraud allegations tied to Medicaid billing violations…
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Georgetown EMS Gets $289K for Rural Care | Lexington News
Georgetown-Scott County EMS is set to receive nearly $300,000 to expand community-based healthcare, especially in rural areas, helping unsheltered individuals…
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Eastern Kentucky Floods Four Years Later | Lexington News
Four years after catastrophic flooding in eastern Kentucky claimed over forty lives and shattered communities, survivors still wrestle with trauma and loss…
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Marlon Ball Files New Florida Lawsuit | Lexington News
Marlon Ball, former Dunbar High principal and recent Florida whistleblower, is back in the legal spotlight after filing a new federal lawsuit against Gadsden…
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Afghan Refugee Sues for Wrongful Arrest | Lexington News
An Afghan refugee Lyft driver, Abdulqayum Wardak, is suing Lexington police and city officials after being wrongfully arrested and charged with sexual assault…
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Grant Funds Community Paramedicine | Lexington News
Georgetown-Scott County EMS just landed $289,275 to supercharge its community paramedicine program—bringing vital healthcare directly to rural doorsteps…
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Two Brothers Missing from Reeds Lane | Lexington News
Two teenage brothers vanished from their Reeds Lane home around 1 AM on July 27th — Hunter, 15, in a navy sweatshirt and black backpack, and his 12-year-old…
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Man Found Dead in Indiana Pond | Lexington News
A man from Louisville, Kentucky, was found dead in a private Indiana pond after his submerged car was located by sonar—tire tracks leading into the water…
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Savvy Sliders Expands to Lexington | Lexington News
Savvy Sliders, the Detroit-born slider sensation, is rolling into Kentucky with a food truck hitting the streets by late August and a full restaurant opening…
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Supreme Court Faces Mail Voting Battle | Lexington News
The Trump administration’s controversial mail-in voting plan is facing a major legal showdown, with 23 states and D.C. challenging its legality and courts…
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Building Back Higher in Eastern Kentucky | Lexington News
Four years after catastrophic floods killed 45 and destroyed nearly 9,000 homes in Eastern Kentucky, Governor Beshear is delivering real change: handing over…
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ISCO Doubles Down in Louisville | Lexington News
ISCO Industries just dropped a $12.75 million bomb on Louisville with a brand-new manufacturing plant—doubling their local operations and creating 50 fresh…
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Data Center Battle Near Mammoth Cave | Lexington News
A $4.8 billion data center project near Mammoth Cave National Park is sparking a high-stakes legal showdown as the developer sues Cave City over a year-long…
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Tragedy in Cumberland as Child Dies | Lexington News
A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded in Cumberland, Kentucky, when a young child died after being brought to Harlan ARH Hospital — authorities were called to the…
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez Murder Trial | Lexington News
Prosecutors reveal chilling text messages exchanged between 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez and singer D4vd (David Burke) in the hours before her death, as…
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Trapped Online, Armed by Family | Lexington News
A Georgia teen who pleaded guilty to a school shooting that killed four—including two teachers and two students—had a deeply fractured childhood marked by…
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Kentucky Child Death Under Investigation | Lexington News
A heartbreaking tragedy has unfolded in Cumberland, Kentucky, as authorities investigate the death of a young child found unresponsive at a home. The toddler…
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School Health Clinics Return August 3 | Lexington News
Fayette County schools are reviving on-site health clinics starting August 3rd, bringing essential care straight to students in ten school buildings — no need…
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Cracker Barrel’s Logo Shift and Leadership Change | Lexington News
Cracker Barrel’s CEO Julie Masino is stepping down next month, despite recent sales rebound and profit forecast upgrades — a surprising move given her…
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Heat, Storms, and Relief Ahead | Lexington News
Kentucky’s sweltering heat is here — temps hitting the upper 80s to low 90s with oppressive humidity, and some areas under a Heat Advisory. But the real drama…
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McConnell Skips Picnic for Recovery | Lexington News
Senator Mitch McConnell, recovering from a recent fall and still undergoing intensive physical therapy, has officially announced he won’t attend the Fancy Farm…
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Stivers Out of Governor Race | Lexington News
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers is stepping aside from the 2027 governor’s race, citing his commitment to his Senate district and leadership role…
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Donation Turned Legal Battle Over Water Feature Name | Lexington News
A $2 million donation to Gatton Park in Lexington, Kentucky, has turned into a legal showdown after philanthropist Susan Naylor claims her son’s name was…
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McConnell Misses Fancy Farm Picnic | Lexington News
Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, is still rehabbing after a fall last month and won’t be at the annual Fancy Farm Picnic — his last as a U.S. senator — due to…
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Kentucky’s First DO Medical School | Lexington News
Kentucky’s got a big medical breakthrough: Eastern Kentucky University is launching the state’s first public osteopathic medical school, aiming to train more…
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Saint Joseph Hospitals Rebrand Under CommonSpirit | Lexington News
Saint Joseph Hospitals across Kentucky are officially rebranding under the CommonSpirit name — a major step toward unified identity and seamless patient care…
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Stivers Out, GOP Governor Race Shifts | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Senate President David Stivers just dropped out of the 2027 governor’s race — and it’s sending shockwaves through the GOP. A powerhouse legislator…
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Kentucky Law Enforcement Makes Major Sex Offender Arrests | Lexington News
Kentucky law enforcement hit Anderson County hard last week, executing 42 checks on registered sex offenders — resulting in 3 arrests and one serious felony…
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McConnell’s Recovery Update | Lexington News
Senator Mitch McConnell is still in physical therapy after a June fall, delaying his return to Senate and Kentucky duties — including skipping his 42-year…
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Cold Case Justice After 30 Years | Lexington News
After 30 years, justice is finally served for the kidnapping and murder of seven-year-old Morgan Violi. Robert Scott Froberg, 61, pleaded guilty to the 1996…
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Kentucky Medicaid Fraud Scheme Exposed | Lexington News
In Kentucky, three conspirators—two from Kentucky and a Texas businessman—were sentenced for a $5 million Medicaid and Medicare fraud scheme targeting…
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Kentucky Sees Storm Threat & Heat | Lexington News
Kentucky braces for serious weather Monday night as a cluster of thunderstorms rolls in, bringing damaging winds up to 75 mph, heavy rain, and lightning—with…
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Lindsay Clancy Trial and Mental Health | Lexington News
In a chilling courtroom drama, Lindsay Clancy stands accused of murdering her three children, with prosecutors claiming premeditation and the defense arguing…
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Shooting Rocks Seattle Food Festival | Lexington News
A deadly shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle food festival left three dead—including a two-year-old boy—and four injured, sparking chaos as attendees mistook…
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Lexington’s Latest: Food, Science, and Local Stars | Lexington News
Lexington’s buzzing with hot takes on dating woes, foodie favorites like J. Render’s and Osha Thai, and a furry fan favorite returning for “Fluffing Furball…
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Kentucky Democrats Battle Generational Styles | Lexington News
Kentucky Democrats are facing a rare primary for governor—50 years in the making—where style, age, and roots matter more than ideology. Rocky Adkins, a…
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Beshear's Appointments and Donor Ties | Lexington News
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s recent UK board appointments are sparking controversy after revealing deep ties to campaign donors—like Ruth Day and Todd…
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Sleep Loss Linked to Microglia in Alzheimer's | Lexington News
Scientists at the University of Kentucky have cracked a major mystery: why Alzheimer’s patients can’t sleep. It’s not the plaques or dying neurons — it’s the…
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Leadership Lexington Class Revealed | Lexington News
Commerce Lexington just announced its 48th Leadership Lexington class — a prestigious 11-month program that’s shaped over 1,800 community leaders since 1979…
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Kentucky Medicaid Cut Averted | Lexington News
Governor Beshear just pulled off a major win for Kentucky’s Medicaid providers and vulnerable populations—unexpected corporate tax revenue saved the day…
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Detainees Seek Court Review of Imprisonment | Lexington News
Immigration detainees at Kenton County Detention Center are mounting legal challenges through habeas corpus petitions, demanding judicial review of their…
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Three Dead in Eastern Kentucky Crashes | Lexington News
Two deadly crashes on Hal Rogers Parkway in Eastern Kentucky claimed three lives in under 12 hours. First, a teen crossed the center line in a head-on…