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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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Lexington’s Violent Weekend Leaves Six Hurt | Lexington News
Lexington endured its bloodiest weekend yet, with five separate shootings leaving six people injured—including one with life-threatening wounds—and three…
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Dumping in Neighbor's Bin? It's Illegal | Lexington News
Tossing your trash in your neighbor’s bin? That’s illegal in Kentucky—and could land you with fines up to $500, a year in jail, or both. Criminal littering and…
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Mapping Northern Kentucky's Hidden Past | Lexington News
Uncover the hidden layers beneath Northern Kentucky’s surface—where geologists and historians are using LiDAR and GIS to reveal millions of years of…
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Celebrate America’s 250th with Kenton Seniors | Lexington News
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday in style at Kenton County’s Senior Citizens’ Fall Harvest on Sept. 24, from 10 AM to 2 PM — a patriotic, fall-fueled fest…
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Building Northern Kentucky’s Culture | Lexington News
Discover how arts, entertainment, and hospitality are transforming Northern Kentucky into a vibrant destination people want to live, work, and play. Join the…
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Kentucky’s Best Urban Sunset Spots | Lexington News
Forget beaches and mountaintops—Kentucky’s cities are stealing the sunset spotlight, with Louisville’s Big Four Bridge, Covington’s Devou Park Overlook, and…
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Crafts Classics Festival in Florence | Lexington News
This Saturday in Florence, don’t miss the free Crafts & Classics Festival—where local artisans, food trucks, classic cars, and community spirit collide at Bell…
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Kentucky’s Growth Gap: Start Here, Grow Here | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Chamber of Commerce is igniting economic growth with “Start Here, Grow Here” — a bold new initiative to transform budding businesses into thriving…
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The Vanishing Country Doctor | Lexington News
Step back to a time when doctors rode in buggies or early cars to deliver care door-to-door—no hospitals, no insurance, just grit, compassion, and a whole lot…
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From UK to CNN Senior Reporter | Lexington News
Andy Rose, a proud University of Kentucky journalism alum, just landed a major promotion at CNN—now a senior news desk reporter after nearly two decades with…
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Kim Davis Hides Assets to Avoid Judgment | Lexington News
Kim Davis, the defiant former county clerk who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, is facing a new legal firestorm—not over her religious…
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Microglia Overdrive Causes Sleep Loss in Alzheimer's | Lexington News
Scientists at the University of Kentucky have uncovered a shocking twist in Alzheimer’s research: brain immune cells called microglia, not neurons, are the…
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The Well Opens in Georgetown | Lexington News
A brand-new athletic hub called “The Well” just opened in Georgetown, designed to unite the whole community—not just the church that built it. With camps…
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Football Players Honor History Through Service | Lexington News
Thirty-eight Woodford High football players traded cleats for shovels, rolling up their sleeves to honor history at the Huntertown Community Interpretive…
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Pothole Repairs on I-75 This Week | Lexington News
Drivers on southbound I-75 in Scott County brace for rolling roadblocks July 29 from 9 AM to 3 PM as crews tackle potholes between mile markers 142 and…
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Andi Johnson Earns Top Chamber Credential | Lexington News
Andi Johnson just earned her Certified Chamber Executive credential — the gold standard in chamber leadership — proving her mastery in operations, membership…
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Kentucky’s Lt. Governor Leads Nation | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman is now leading the National Lieutenant Governors Association, putting her at the center of national policy…
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Lexington’s Violent Weekend Unfolds | Lexington News
Lexington endured a violent weekend with five shootings in just 48 hours, leaving one person critically injured and sparking three arrests — but two incidents…
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499 Days: A Family’s Journey of Love and Advocacy | Lexington News
A filmmaker channels heartbreak into hope with a powerful new documentary about his late nephew Kyler, who died at age nine after a grueling 499-day battle…
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499 Days: A Documentary of Hope and Loss | Lexington News
A heart-wrenching yet hopeful documentary, 499 Days, follows the courageous 499-day battle of nine-year-old Kyler against rare brain cancer DIPG, capturing his…
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Lexington’s Violent Weekend Shatters Peace | Lexington News
Lexington’s recent weekend turned deadly with five shootings in just 48 hours, including one critical injury — shattering the city’s 150-day homicide-free…
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Tragic Crash on East Laurel Road | Lexington News
A deadly crash on East Laurel Road outside London, Kentucky, claimed the life of 52-year-old Jason Hoskins after his Dodge Durango collided with an…
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Heat Dome Sweeps U.S. with Record Temperatures | Lexington News
Forty million Americans braced under extreme heat warnings as a relentless heat dome baked the central and southern U.S., pushing temperatures above 105°F from…
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France Halts Tour de France Amid Wildfires | Lexington News
France’s Tour de France was cut short as wildfires rage out west, forcing emergency evacuations across southern Europe and deploying military planes to battle…
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Netanyahu vs Adams Over UN Visit | Lexington News
Netanyahu fires back at NYC Mayor Adams, who called him a war criminal and urged federal arrest if he attends the UN in September; Netanyahu accuses Adams of…
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Court Blocks Trump’s Mail Ballot Order | Lexington News
A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s ruling blocking President Trump’s controversial executive order that would have restricted mail-in ballots…
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U.S. and Russian Crews Swap Shifts on ISS | Lexington News
A U.S. and Russian crew just returned safely from an eight-month mission on the International Space Station, landing in Kazakhstan aboard Soyuz MS-28. NASA…
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New Prison Push Sparks Environmental Concerns | Lexington News
Federal plans to build a fifth prison in eastern Kentucky are sparking local concern as residents demand a deeper environmental review before any decision is…
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Shooting in Cardinal Valley Overnight | Lexington News
A deadly shooting erupted in Lexington’s Cardinal Valley around 2:15 AM, leaving one person critically injured and rushed to the hospital. Police have…
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Early Morning Shooting in Cardinal Valley | Lexington News
At 2:15 AM, Lexington PD responded to Oxford Circle after finding a critically injured gunshot victim in a parking lot—life-threatening wounds, rushed to the…
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Two Guards Held Accountable for Falsified Assault Report | Lexington News
Another guard at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington has pleaded guilty to falsifying records in connection with a brutal inmate assault — this time…
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Music, Community, and Relief in Kentucky | Lexington News
Flood with Love brought together 600 people for music, food, and good vibes to raise funds for Madison County flood victims — and this year marked the debut of…
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Shooting in Lexington Under Investigation | Lexington News
Police in Lexington are investigating a shooting that occurred Saturday afternoon near Pimlico Parkway and Gainesway Drive, where a victim was treated on scene…
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Tragic Crash on Hal Rogers Parkway | Lexington News
Tragic Crash on Hal Rogers Parkway | Lexington News
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City Life, Cash, and Flower Deals | Lexington News
Downtown life is buzzing with real, relatable energy—people are ditching their phones to catch live shows, groove to house music, and reconnect with their…
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From Layoff to National Cartoon Syndication | Lexington News
After being laid off from his 30-year gig drawing editorial cartoons for the Green Bay Press-Gazette, Joe Heller didn’t quit—he launched Heller Syndication…
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Festival of Faiths Turns Into Community Market | Lexington News
This year’s Festival of Faiths in Cincinnati is reinventing itself as a vibrant indoor-outdoor market on August 2nd at Xavier University’s Cintas Center…
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Leadership Class Launches in Northern Kentucky | Lexington News
Northern Kentucky’s newest class of 52 leaders is set to launch in August, diving deep into the region’s biggest challenges over ten months — from economic…
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Kentucky’s Lt. Governor Leads NLGA | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman has been elected chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association for 2026–2027, making her the fourth…
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Jill Cain Bailey’s Legacy of Service | Lexington News
After 31 years of public service, Fort Wright’s Chief Administrative Officer Jill Cain Bailey is retiring — not for financial reasons, but to chase new…
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Covington’s Big Moves and Goodbyes | Lexington News
Covington bids farewell to longtime Economic Director Tom West, retiring August 1st after eight years of neighborhood-focused leadership, while the Fire…
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Teal We Find A Cure Donates $40K to Cancer Pantry | Lexington News
Teal We Find A Cure just dropped $40,000 to fuel the NOURISH Food Pantry at the Yung Family Cancer Center, ensuring patients battling cancer don’t have to…
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New Boats Old Legends | Lexington News
New activity’s stirring at Lischkge Harbor with fresh docks and boats quietly emerging—plus, the legendary sternwheeler Rafter CLYDE just sold to a local…
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Taylor Mill Welcomes New CAO | Lexington News
Taylor Mill welcomes its new Chief Administrative Officer, Devon Golden, a seasoned legal and civic leader with deep roots in Northern Kentucky. After a…
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Flood with Love Festival Raises Relief | Lexington News
Six hundred people came together at the Flood with Love Music Festival in Lexington to celebrate community and support flood victims from last June—this year…
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Eastern Kentucky Rises After Floods | Lexington News
A gripping new documentary, “RISING,” now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, captures the devastation and resilience of Eastern Kentucky after the catastrophic…
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Shooting in Lexington Still Under Investigation | Lexington News
Shooting in Lexington Still Under Investigation | Lexington News
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Tragic Two-Vehicle Crash in Leslie County | Lexington News
Tragic Two-Vehicle Crash in Leslie County | Lexington News
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Ex-Restaurateur Returns to Work Under Strict Conditions | Lexington News
A convicted restaurateur in Lexington, facing multiple felony charges including rape and sodomy of a minor, has been granted limited permission to return to…
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Community Fundraiser Saves Local Fire Departments | Lexington News
When your local volunteer fire department can’t stay open, the whole community steps up. In Morgan County, the Wrigley Volunteer Fire Department shut down due…
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Run for Recovery Hits Keeneland | Lexington News
Run for Recovery smashed records this past Saturday at Keeneland, drawing over 700 runners, walkers, and even pups to support Shepherd’s House — central…
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Kentucky Horse Park Back-to-School Bash | Lexington News
Kentucky Horse Park kicked off the school year with a wild, free Back-to-School Bash—split between Fayette and Scott County families, complete with live…
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Run for Recovery Celebrates Kentucky's Healing Journey | Lexington News
Run for Recovery hits Keeneland again—this year’s 27th annual event drew hundreds of runners, walkers, and even pups to celebrate recovery and raise funds for…
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K9s Get Life-Saving Vests Thanks to Donors | Lexington News
Nitra, a heroic K9 with the Magoffin County Sheriff’s Office, just got a life-saving bullet- and stab-resistant vest — thanks to Vested Interest in K9s, a…
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Former Coach Accused of Abuse | Lexington News
A former assistant wrestling coach and registered nurse, Megan Foley, faces multiple serious charges after allegedly raping and sexually abusing a 14-year-old…
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Missing Man in Evarts Kentucky | Lexington News
A 38-year-old Kentucky man, Shaun Slaman, vanished near River Bend Campground in Evarts, last seen walking along railroad tracks Saturday. Authorities are…
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Sixty-Three-Year-Old Surrenders in Lexington Shooting | Lexington News
A shooting erupted Friday night in Winter Garden, Lexington, leaving one man with non-life-threatening injuries. While police investigated, a 63-year-old man…
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President Returns with Jabs and a Hat | Lexington News
The president made a surprise return to the annual correspondents’ dinner, turning a tense moment into a raucous roast of late-night hosts, political foes, and…
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Paramount Warner Bros. Merger on Hold | Lexington News
Paramount’s $81 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery is on hold as a judge freezes the deal and 12 states, led by California, push back—claiming it’ll…
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Heat Dome Grips 70 Million | Lexington News
A brutal heat dome is baking the central U.S., with triple-digit temps stretching from Texas to North Dakota and 70 million under advisories—nights aren’t…