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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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Mosquito Spray Alert for 40505 | Lexington News
Mosquitoes in the 40505 zip code are getting a pre-dawn spray alert—Lexington-Fayette County Health Department’s team hits the streets between 3 AM and 6 AM on…
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Student Housing Push Sparks Debate | Lexington News
Demolition permits are moving forward for a block of apartments near the University of Kentucky, as developer Core Spaces pivots to a four-story student…
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Frankfort Weather Station Retires | Lexington News
The National Weather Service is shutting down its Frankfort, Kentucky ASOS station — a critical weather hub offline for over a year — as part of a nationwide…
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Lexington’s Rapid Shifts and Local Struggles | Lexington News
Lexington’s buzzing with new coffee spots, but not everyone’s thrilled—especially when a local couple’s long-shot dream to open their own cafe gets…
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Plan Ahead for Hay Shortages | Lexington News
Kentucky horse owners, brace up—dry spells are slashing hay yields, and even recent rain may not save later cuttings. Experts urge you to act now: plan your…
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Lexington Ready for Severe Weather | Lexington News
Lexington braced for a major weather storm with severe thunderstorms, strong winds, hail, and possible flooding—timing it right for rush hour. City and state…
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Stein’s Connection & Accountability Vision | Lexington News
Will Stein’s Kentucky football team is building a new era on two pillars: connection and accountability. With 45 new players joining for 2026, Stein—raised in…
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Kentucky Braces for Severe Storms | Lexington News
Kentucky braces for a major weather outbreak Tuesday as severe storms roll in, with damaging winds up to 70 mph, hail, and even tornadoes possible. The…
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Rocky Adkins Joins Kentucky Governor Race | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, ex-adviser to Governor Beshear and seasoned lawmaker, just launched his 2027 Kentucky gubernatorial bid—his second shot at the top job. After…
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Kentucky Judge Exit Sparks Vacancy | Lexington News
Kentucky’s federal bench is about to shift as Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove steps down to become dean of the University of Kentucky College of Law, opening a key…
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Renee Shaw Steps Down from KET | Lexington News
Renee Shaw, longtime host and beloved face of Kentucky Education Television, is retiring after a storied career that helped define public broadcasting in the…
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Chapin Library Gets Robotics Boost | Lexington News
Boone County’s Chapin Memorial Library just got a $1,000 boost from the Rural Technology Fund to launch its first-ever robotics program—equipping kids in…
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Addiction Recovery Care Settles Federal Billing Claims | Lexington News
Addiction Recovery Care, Kentucky’s largest addiction services provider, has reached a major settlement with the federal government over billing irregularities…
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Ark Encounter Powers Kentucky Tourism | Lexington News
The Ark Encounter in Kentucky is a massive tourism magnet, drawing over nine million visitors since opening a decade ago—with most coming from out of state…
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Behind the Scenes at Campbell County | Lexington News
Campbell County’s Citizens’ Academy is back—25 local residents and business owners get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how county government powers your…
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Groundbreaking for Riverfront’s Next Chapter | Lexington News
Northern Kentucky just took a giant leap toward its riverfront dream—groundbreaking began on General James Taylor Park, the sixth phase of The Riverwalk at…
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Daniel Boone: Myth vs Reality | Lexington News
Forget the coonskin cap and tall tales—Daniel Boone was just 5’8”, never wore a cap, and his legend was crafted by a ghostwriter. Dr. George Klotter reveals…
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Adaptive Arts Camp Unlocks Creative Potential | Lexington News
Northern Kentucky University is hosting the Cincinnati Adaptive Arts and Music Camp, a 15-year-old program that empowers young artists with physical…
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Water Crisis Is Coming to You | Lexington News
Water is vanishing in the West—rivers are dry, reservoirs are near empty, and wildfires are fueled by drought, forcing mask mandates for air quality. It’s a…
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Fill Buses, Feed Kids, Win Free Sandwiches | Lexington News
This Thursday, July 23rd, Chick-fil-A locations across Northern Kentucky are teaming up for the 13th annual “Stuff The Bus Challenge” — a community-driven…
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Kentucky Prison Plan Faces Environmental Pushback | Lexington News
A controversial $500 million federal prison project in Letcher County, Kentucky, faces mounting opposition from locals who argue the Bureau of Prisons ignored…
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Fayette County Redefines School Success | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools is launching a bold new accountability model starting in the 2026-2027 school year, ditching traditional standardized tests in…
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Jack Stout's Courageous Christmas Run | Lexington News
Meet Jack Stout, a three-year-old from Lexington, Kentucky, who’s already conquered two brain surgeries after a rare tumor—and still beams with that…
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Governor Questions Senator’s Health | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear is sparking national debate by questioning Senator Mitch McConnell’s health and demanding greater transparency, as public concerns grow…
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Former Finance Director Prepares Legal Battle | Lexington News
Rodney Jackson, former finance director of Fayette County Public Schools, is preparing to fight legal claims against him, holding a bold press conference at a…
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Fayette County Deficit Shrinks to $5M-$10M | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools faced a looming $17 million budget shortfall, but new numbers show it could be as low as $5 to $10 million — a major improvement…
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Burn Ban Lifted But Water Watch Remains | Lexington News
Burn Ban Lifted But Water Watch Remains | Lexington News
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Feds Pull Back, States Step Up on Harm Reduction | Lexington News
Federal crackdowns on harm reduction programs under Trump and Kennedy are sparking a surprising counter-movement: states like Kentucky are stepping in with big…
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Rabies Alert in Clark County | Lexington News
Rabies alert in Clark County: A bat in Shanahan Lane tested positive—don’t ignore it. Symptoms are deadly once they start, but prevention is possible if caught…
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Lexington Development Projects Reviewed | Lexington News
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Technical Review Committee is set for a packed July 29th session, reviewing 12 major development projects—from…
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Severe Storms Alert for Tuesday | Lexington News
Tuesday’s forecast is a wild ride—Central and Eastern Kentucky brace for a rare, powerful cold front in mid-July, sparking a high risk of severe storms with…
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Franklin County Launches Free Preschool | Lexington News
Franklin County Schools is launching a bold new initiative: free, full-day preschool for all four-year-olds starting in the 2026-2027 school year. This…
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Lightning Strike in Red River Gorge | Lexington News
A sudden storm turned an Indiana couple’s scenic hike in Red River Gorge into a life-threatening emergency when Eric Enochs was struck by lightning—describing…
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Paris Schools Equip Classrooms for Safety and Inclusion | Lexington News
Paris City Schools is deploying cutting-edge safety tech next month: every teacher gets a lanyard with a panic button that instantly alerts admins—even via…
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Federal Wildlife Protection Shift | Lexington News
Federal wildlife officials are rewriting the Endangered Species Act, shifting focus from protecting habitats to only punishing direct harm to animals — a move…
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FDA Recall Revisited Amid Lab Error | Lexington News
FDA recalls Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce amid cyclospora outbreak—over 1,600 sick, nearly 100 hospitalized—despite later admitting an initial positive test was…
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Kentucky's Energy Crisis and What Comes Next | Lexington News
Kentuckians are sweating through historic heat waves and soaring energy bills — and they’re demanding real answers. A coalition including Sierra Club Kentucky…
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Five Lost in Scioto River Tragedy | Lexington News
Five lives lost in a tragic river rescue attempt near Columbus as bystanders jumped in to help — a child’s desperate run to a road sparked the 911 call that…
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Captain Day Resigns Amid City Hall Drama | Lexington News
Captain Bobby Day has resigned from the London Police Department amid swirling political drama and mounting scrutiny, stepping down to avoid entanglement in…
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Kentucky Expands Recovery Ready Counties | Lexington News
Kentucky just added three more counties—Pike, Wolfe, and Meade—to its Recovery Ready Communities list, bringing the total to 42. Governor Beshear credits these…
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Personalized Care Shortens NICU Stays | Lexington News
A groundbreaking new study is revolutionizing care for opioid-exposed newborns, showing that personalized, symptom-based treatment—not one-size-fits-all—cuts…
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Teen Stabbed in Mayfield Hospitalized | Lexington News
Teen Stabbed in Mayfield Hospitalized | Lexington News
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Bobby Day Resigns for Peace | Lexington News
London’s Police Chief Bobby Day is stepping down July 20th, citing a growing disconnect between the department’s mission and the political climate. After a…
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Officer Texted While Driving | Lexington News
A police officer caught texting on his phone moments before crashing into a car he claimed was suddenly stopped, now faces the fallout: he resigned just days…
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Four Teens Revive Barbershop Harmony | Lexington News
Four teens in Lexington are reviving barbershop harmony with a fresh, modern twist—Chord of the Rings. Born last July when Hunter Foster gathered his choir…
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Severe Weather Warning for Lexington | Lexington News
Severe weather is bearing down on Lexington and northeast Kentucky with strong winds, possible tornadoes, hail, and flooding as a cold front sweeps in. This…
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Kentucky’s Hunger Crisis Deepens | Lexington News
Kentucky’s hunger crisis is worsening, with new data revealing the state ranked second in the nation for food insecurity between 2022 and 2024 — nearly one in…
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Rocky Adkins Files for Governor | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, ex-senior advisor to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, has officially kicked off his potential gubernatorial run by filing campaign finance…
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Kentucky Gets $2.1M to Fight Drugs | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear just announced a $2.1 million federal grant to 14 Kentucky police departments and one nonprofit, aimed at tackling illegal drugs and…
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Rodney Jackson Defends Himself Against Budget Blame | Lexington News
Former Fayette County Public Schools financial executive Rodney Jackson is fighting back against false claims he’s responsible for the district’s budget woes…
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Bobby Day Resigns for Public Safety | Lexington News
London’s beloved Police Chief Bobby Day is stepping down July 20th, citing a growing misalignment between the department’s mission and local politics. After a…
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Planning Commission Hearing Preview | Lexington News
The Urban County Planning Commission is set to hold a high-stakes public hearing on July 23rd, where they’ll debate major zoning changes and new subdivision…
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WTA Enforces Genetic Testing for 2028 Olympics | Lexington News
WTA’s new mandatory genetic test for all players, tied to the 2028 LA Olympics, is sparking major debate—aligning with IOC policy and a U.S. executive order…
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Adkins Joins Fair Board Amid Gubernatorial Shift | Lexington News
Governor Beshear just appointed Rocky Adkins — his former senior adviser — to the Kentucky State Fair Board, replacing Michael Berry, amid growing political…
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Renee Shaw’s Legacy at KET | Lexington News
After 29 years as Kentucky’s most trusted voice in public television, veteran journalist Renee Shaw is stepping down from KET at the end of July. Known for…
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Citizen Diplomacy Through the World Cup | Lexington News
When the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls into U.S. host cities, it’s not just about soccer—it’s about citizen diplomacy. Communities are turning the tournament into…
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Kentucky Wildcats Hit SEC Media Days | Lexington News
Kentucky football’s biggest stars—Coach Will Stein, QB Kenny Minchey, safety Ty Bryant, and TE Willie Rodriguez—are hitting the SEC Media Days stage in Tampa…
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Former School CFO Defends Record | Lexington News
Rodney Jackson, former head of finance for Fayette County Public Schools, is fighting back against false allegations that he mishandled the district’s…
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Skip Berry's Legacy in Kentucky | Lexington News
Skip Berry, a towering figure in Kentucky’s engineering and construction world, has died at 76, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, generosity, and quiet…
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Kentucky Horse Park Back-to-School Bash | Lexington News
Kentucky Horse Park is hosting a free, family-friendly back-to-school bash for students and families from Fayette and Scott counties on July 25th—perfect for…