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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 News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
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Lexington Housing Headaches Exposed | Lexington News
Lexington’s housing scene is heating up — not from summer temps, but from simmering frustrations. Short-term rentals are booming downtown, sparking tension…
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Local Owners, Local Power | Lexington News
In Harlan County, corporate landlords controlled everything — from housing to paychecks — crushing union efforts and leaving miners powerless during the…
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Lexington and Louisville Unite for DC | Lexington News
Lexington and Louisville are teaming up for a historic three-day trip to Washington D.C. to present a unified front to federal officials, seeking critical…
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Anonymous Envelopes Spark Kindness in Kentucky | Lexington News
A mysterious benefactor in Nicholasville, Kentucky, is quietly changing lives by leaving anonymous envelopes of cash in public places—each with a simple plea…
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Newport Seizes Monmouth Street for Renewal | Lexington News
Newport’s bold $3.8 million purchase of nine Monmouth Street properties marks a turning point for downtown — shutting down adult entertainment, closing a…
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Fayette County Schools in Crisis | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools faces a $5-10 million budget shortfall as the new school year looms, sparking parent outrage and concerns over stretched…
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Board Reviews 46 Historic Projects | Lexington News
The Board of Architectural Review is diving into a jam-packed July 22nd agenda, reviewing 46 projects across 8 historic districts — from roof repairs and…
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Kentucky’s Housing Crisis Gets a Boost | Lexington News
Homeownership in Kentucky feels like a fading dream as a chronic housing shortage forces first-time buyers to wait until their 40s—despite a slightly healthier…
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Beshear Redirects Funds to Save Medicaid | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear’s bold move to redirect $255 million from unexpected revenue shields Kentucky’s Medicaid services from cuts, ensuring no 4% reduction for…
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School Year Prep for Kids with Diabetes | Lexington News
As the school year begins, parents of kids with diabetes must gear up with key documents and a solid school plan to keep their child safe and thriving. The…
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Grace Riley Bridges Talent to NKY | Lexington News
Grace Riley joins NKY Works as their new talent acquisition specialist, tasked with forging connections with 276 colleges and universities within a 200-mile…
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Jeanne Schroer Honored at Light the Way Gala | Lexington News
Jeanne Schroer, the visionary behind The Catalytic Fund and a key architect of the Life Learning Center in Covington, is being honored at the annual Light the…
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Global Talent Takes Flight with Norse | Lexington News
The Northern Kentucky Norse are rewriting the basketball playbook with a globe-trotting roster—seven international players and six transfers, including a…
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Poolside Holidays and Movie Nights | Lexington News
Dive into summer fun with Florence Aquatic Center’s festive events: “Christmas in July” lets you splash for $5 or donate 3 canned goods to Go Pantry, while…
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Wildfire Smoke Threatens Northern Kentucky | Lexington News
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is blanketing Northern Kentucky and surrounding areas, triggering dangerous air quality alerts. The AQI, which…
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Kentucky Reverses Medicaid Cuts | Lexington News
Kentucky’s governor just pulled off a major policy reversal: with a surprise $350 million tax windfall and a healthy budget surplus, he’s scrapping planned…
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Iran Conflict Costs Surge to $37B | Lexington News
Senator Rand Paul warns that over $37 billion has already been spent on military operations tied to the Iran conflict — and that’s just the direct costs. With…
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Kentucky Joins Federal Education Tax Credit | Lexington News
Kentucky just jumped into a big federal tax credit program that lets families donate to scholarship funds and get a tax break—up to $1,700 per person or $3,400…
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Kentucky Governor Blocks Medicaid Cuts | Lexington News
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear just dropped a major surprise: $255 million to block a planned 4% Medicaid reimbursement cut, funded by the state’s seventh…
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Update Your Info Before School Starts | Lexington News
Don’t miss this critical update from Fayette County Public Schools—before the new school year starts August 12, log into Infinite Campus to verify and update…
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New Digital Way to Pay School Fees | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools is launching SchoolCash Online — a sleek, 24/7 digital platform that lets parents pay for field trips, yearbooks, and supplies…
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Straight-Line Winds Rock Pulaski County | Lexington News
Straight-line winds tore through Pulaski County Tuesday night, snapping trees, toppling power lines, and causing major structural damage — but miraculously, no…
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Hemp Highs in the Crosshairs | Lexington News
A heated battle over intoxicating hemp products is heating up in Congress, as Rep. Andy Barr leads a bipartisan push to regulate — not ban — THC-laced…
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Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Cancelled | Lexington News
Governor Beshear delivers a major financial reprieve for Kentucky’s Medicaid providers, scrapping planned 4% reimbursement cuts thanks to an unexpected $255M…
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Judge Van Tatenhove’s Dean Battle | Lexington News
A federal judge poised to become dean of UK’s College of Law faces a high-stakes legal challenge from a professor demanding the appointment be blocked unless…
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Flood With Love Festival Raises Hope | Lexington News
This Saturday, July 25th, Lexington’s Flood With Love festival returns for its fifth year, bringing music, food, and community spirit to The Burl at 11:30…
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Beshear Saves Medicaid with State Surplus | Lexington News
Governor Beshear’s bold move to divert $255 million from state savings halts looming Medicaid cuts, protecting over 1.3 million Kentuckians—including children…
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Tropical Storm Bertha Hits Gulf Coast | Lexington News
Tropical Storm Bertha slammed into southern Louisiana, bringing fierce winds, storm surges up to three feet, and heavy rain—forcing beach closures from Florida…
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Kentucky Medicaid Funding Clash | Lexington News
Governor Beshear stands firm, declaring Kentucky won’t cut Medicaid by four percent thanks to a $781 million surplus — bolstered by leftover funds and an extra…
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K9 Sniffed Out Major Drug Bust | Lexington News
K9 Sniffed Out Major Drug Bust | Lexington News
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Market Mixed as Oil Rises and AI Eyes Watch | Lexington News
Stocks are mixed as the S&P 500 holds steady, the Dow climbs slightly, but the Nasdaq dips—investors eyeing their next move. Oil surges 3% amid Middle East…
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Tractor-Trailer Crash on Lexington Road | Lexington News
A major crash on Lexington Road has shut down southbound lanes of US 27 at Brannon Road, involving a tractor-trailer and a car that left one person with…
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Maduro and Wife Face Drug Trial | Lexington News
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set for a high-stakes drug trafficking trial on June 1st after being arrested in January by U.S…
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Tornadoes Strike Six Kentucky Counties | Lexington News
Tornadoes ripped through six Kentucky counties Tuesday, confirmed by the National Weather Service — Casey, Grayson, Hart, Hardin, Lincoln, and Owen — with no…
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Opioid Settlement Funds Still Idle | Lexington News
Billions from opioid settlements are sitting idle—less than 10% has been spent—while communities scream for help. Local governments are dragging their feet…
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Kentucky Opioid Funds Stuck | Lexington News
Over $100 million in opioid settlement funds meant to combat Kentucky’s crisis are sitting idle—while communities beg for help, bureaucracy stalls progress…
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Kentucky Medicaid Work Rules Explained | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Medicaid overhaul hits hard—new work or job-training rules kick in now, threatening coverage for thousands who rely on it as a lifeline. While aimed…
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SNAP Cuts Hit Johnson Residents Hard | Lexington News
A new report reveals that nearly six percent of SNAP recipients in Johnson are losing benefits due to recent federal law changes — a sharp reminder of how…
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Kentucky Facility Seeks Opioid Settlement Funds | Lexington News
An Owingsville recovery facility is stepping up to claim a share of Kentucky’s opioid settlement funds, arguing that expanded resources are urgently needed to…
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Kentucky SNAP Cuts Spark Hunger Crisis | Lexington News
Over 40,000 Kentuckians have lost SNAP benefits due to new federal rules meant to push people back to work—but the fallout is devastating for families already…
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Search On for Missing Velma Van Winkle | Lexington News
A 72-year-old woman, Velma Van Winkle, is missing and last seen heading toward McKee on McCammon Ridge Road—just hours ago. At 4’9”, with blue-green eyes and…
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Rubix Data Center Plans Shake Ashland | Lexington News
A $12 billion data center project by UK-based Rubix is poised to transform a former steel mill in Ashland, Kentucky, into the state’s largest computing campus…
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Copper Theft Suspect Wanted | Lexington News
Copper thieves strike at 2 AM near East Laurel Road—surveillance footage shows a suspect loading stolen copper into a pickup. Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is…
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Rodney Jackson Steps Down Amid Financial Fallout | Lexington News
Rodney Jackson, former head of financial accounting for Fayette County Public Schools, is retiring June 30, 2026, in a letter filled with gratitude — even as…
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Major Crash Closes U.S. 27 Southbound | Lexington News
Major Crash Closes U.S. 27 Southbound | Lexington News
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Cool Spell Ends Soon | Lexington News
After a wild Tuesday, calm and cool weather is here to stay — with sunshine, dropping humidity, and temps in the upper 70s to low 80s. Nights will dip into the…
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Mayors Warn SNAP Cuts Could Worsen Hunger | Lexington News
Over 200 mayors are sounding the alarm as new SNAP rules threaten to slash food aid for millions, forcing states to foot the bill starting in 2027. They argue…
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Lexington Lawyer Stole Millions | Lexington News
A probate attorney in Lexington, Lyle McQuinn, allegedly stole hundreds of thousands to millions from clients by forging wills and running fraudulent trusts…
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Adkins Enters Kentucky Governor’s Race | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins just launched his bid for Kentucky governor with a thunderstorm-packed, crowd-surfing rally at The Burl Brewery — and the energy was electric. A…
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Kentucky Students Get Career Boost | Lexington News
Kentucky’s high schoolers are getting a career boost this fall thanks to Futuriti.org, a revamped online platform helping students explore in-demand jobs…
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Kentucky Tornado Survey Update | Lexington News
Kentucky’s facing the aftermath of a devastating weather outbreak, with confirmed tornado touchdowns, funnel clouds, and widespread rotation—NWS teams are now…
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Law Professor Challenges New Dean | Lexington News
A Kentucky law professor sued to block his school’s new dean, claiming the appointment harmed him and risked accreditation — but a federal judge denied his…
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Nicholasville Road Gridlock Yesterday | Lexington News
Traffic chaos erupted on Nicholasville Road near Brannon Road yesterday, turning a routine commute into a major ordeal as police and emergency crews scrambled…
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Trump Accounts Rollout Hiccups | Lexington News
Trump’s “Trump Accounts” promise every child born during his second term a $1,000 investment fund to grow in the stock market—aiming to level the playing field…
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West Virginia Floods Hit Record Levels | Lexington News
West Virginia’s northern counties are drowning in flash floods after torrential rains turned streets into rivers and parking lots into lakes, with homes…
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Harvard Under Fire Over Chinese Donor Scholarships | Lexington News
Harvard’s under fire as the Justice Department probes whether Chinese donors are funding scholarships that unfairly exclude American students, sparking a civil…
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Trump Honors Fallen Troops in Solemn Ceremony | Lexington News
President Trump solemnly oversaw the return of four U.S. service members killed in Middle East operations, marking his third such ceremony since the Iran…
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Police Chief Faces Charges After Crash | Lexington News
Lancaster Police Chief Ryan Hughes is in hot water after his Mercedes crashed and caught fire—forcing a bystander to rescue him. Officers found him with…