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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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U.S. Troops Killed in Jordan Attack | Lexington News
U.S. troops pay the highest price yet as two are killed and one missing in Jordan after Iranian fire — the first direct Iranian strikes to claim American lives…
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UK Healthcare Cancer Building Tops Out | Lexington News
UK Healthcare celebrates a major milestone with the topping out of their new Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building — a game-changing facility designed to…
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Crowley Endorsed by Evers in Gubernatorial Race | Lexington News
Governor Tony Evers surprises the political world by endorsing David Crowley in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary — a move that could reshape the…
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U.S. and Iran Escalate Strait Strikes | Lexington News
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate as both nations launch nightly strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites, with Iran pulling back from a…
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Smoke Still Chokes Millions Across Region | Lexington News
Wildfire smoke from Canada and the U.S. is blanketing the Great Lakes, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic, turning skies orange and forcing millions indoors—some even…
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Fayette County Schools Face $17.8M Budget Gap | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools faces a potential $17.8 million budget shortfall, still under review as they dig into past financial records — final numbers…
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Landslide Buries Town in China | Lexington News
A deadly landslide in Pengshui County, China, has claimed eight lives and left 34 missing after torrential rains triggered the collapse of ten homes, burying…
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Joe Exotic Transferred to Federal Medical Center | Lexington News
Joe Exotic’s been moved again—now housed at FMC Lexington after serving his 21-year sentence for animal cruelty and murder plots. His team’s pushing a new…
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Legacy of a Quiet Legal Trailblazer | Lexington News
Johnny Brown, the late father of Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, passed away at 80 after a distinguished career as Miami-Dade County’s top school…
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Lexington’s Real Talk on Jobs, Joe, and Help | Lexington News
Job seekers in Lexington are hitting roadblocks—over 100 applications, no bites, mostly due to background checks. Meanwhile, Joe Exotic’s moved to federal…
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Kentucky Wildcats Tailgating Rules 2024 | Lexington News
Kentucky Wildcats football season kicks off Sept 5 with new head coach Will Stein—so mark your calendars and prep for tailgating at Kroger Field. Setup begins…
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Tonie Morgan Signs With LA Sparks | Lexington News
Tonie Morgan, Kentucky’s dynamic assist machine and 3x3 standout, has inked a development contract with the LA Sparks — a bold new move that could signal her…
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Jackson Steps Down Amid Financial Fallout | Lexington News
Rodney Jackson, the former finance chief of Fayette County Public Schools, is set to address the public in a high-stakes press conference — flanked by his…
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Megan Mannering Heads to Cincinnati | Lexington News
Megan Mannering, beloved LEX 18 anchor and “Hot Mic” co-host, is packing her bags for Cincinnati—where she’ll anchor weekends and report weeknights at WLWT…
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Biblical Counseling for Real Change | Lexington News
Grace Fellowship Church is hosting its 22nd annual Counseling and Discipleship Training Conference this fall, offering biblically grounded tools to help people…
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Kentucky Considers Medical Cannabis in Hospice | Lexington News
Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bold new proposal: letting hospitals use medical cannabis to ease pain and suffering for patients in their final days…
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Biblical Counseling for Real Change | Lexington News
Grace Fellowship Church is hosting its 22nd annual Counseling and Discipleship Training Conference this fall, equipping believers with practical, faith-rooted…
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Free Monthly Transfer Station Vouchers in Covington | Lexington News
Covington’s got a free monthly junk drop-off deal—grab a voucher online or in person, then haul away furniture, yard waste, trash bags, or even four tires at…
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Felting the Future in Kenton County | Lexington News
Join 500 women and girls in Kenton County for Felting the Future, a vibrant art project turning wool into revolution. Learn wet-felting, needle-felting, and…
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Tick Crisis Hits New Highs This Summer | Lexington News
Tick season is exploding across the U.S., with ER visits for tick bites hitting record highs since 2017. The lone star tick—once confined to the Southeast—is…
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You’re Not Broken You’re Conditioned | Lexington News
Ever feel like your habits aren’t your fault—but they still need to change? This episode dives into the wild idea that something can be literally true but…
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Car Theft Rising Locally Despite National Decline | Lexington News
Cars are disappearing faster than ever—stolen every 48 seconds—with thieves evolving tactics from hacking keyless systems to targeting valuable parts and…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Traced | Lexington News
Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell’s shredded iceberg lettuce is spreading across five states—with over 1,600 cases, 94 hospitalizations, and no deaths…
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Falcon Crest Apartments Under Fire | Lexington News
Two shootings in less than a week at Falcon Crest Apartments have sent shockwaves through the community, forcing families to reconsider their safety and…
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Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Threaten Autism Therapy | Lexington News
A Kentucky grandmother is sounding the alarm as Medicaid cuts threaten vital autism therapy for her two-year-old grandson, Weston, who’s made remarkable…
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A Wall That Heals a Town | Lexington News
A traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall is coming to town, honoring 110 Bath County veterans from Vietnam to the present — a deeply personal project born from Jodi…
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Kentucky Turns to Local Farms Amid Outbreak | Lexington News
Kentucky’s grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak—nearly 200 cases statewide—with federal agencies sounding alarms over contaminated shredded lettuce…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Lexington News
Taco Bell’s shredded iceberg lettuce from a central Mexico supplier is linked to a massive cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting five states, with over 1,600…
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Berea Teen Faces Death Penalty | Lexington News
A 19-year-old in Berea, Kentucky, faces the death penalty for a deadly bank shooting that killed two people, reigniting national debate over capital…
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Trump's Election Claims vs Kentucky Officials | Lexington News
Trump’s latest election conspiracy claims—backed by declassified docs he says prove China hacked 2020 and the “deep state” covered it—are hitting a wall in…
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Bitcoin Mine Vanishes in Kentucky | Lexington News
A Bitcoin mining operation in Wolfe County, Kentucky, has abruptly shut down after nearly three years, leaving locals stunned by the sudden silence. Once a…
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Heat Wave Ends with Cold Front | Lexington News
Summer’s oppressive heat and humidity are sticking around, with highs near 90°F and heat indices flirting with 100°F — plus scattered storms that could bring…
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Kentucky Pauses Organ Donation After T.J. Hoover Case | Lexington News
Kentucky just enacted a groundbreaking law requiring medical teams to pause organ recovery if any signs of life or neurological changes appear — a direct…
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Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Threaten Kids' Therapy | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Medicaid is set to slash reimbursement rates by four percent starting August first, threatening critical therapy for kids like two-year-old Weston…
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Kentucky Medicaid Cuts Threaten Disability Care | Lexington News
Kentucky families are sounding the alarm as Medicaid waivers — lifelines for home and community care for people with disabilities — face a four percent funding…
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Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce Over Parasite Risk | Lexington News
Taco Bell is pulling a key ingredient nationwide after it was tied to a parasite outbreak — a move that could reshape how fast food chains respond to…
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Maine Democrats Race to Replace Platner | Lexington News
Democrats in Maine are racing against the clock to replace withdrawn Senate nominee Graham Platner, with less than three weeks to pick a new candidate ahead of…
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Trump Endorses Darline Graham for Senate | Lexington News
Former President Trump is throwing his full weight behind Darline Graham, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to run for the U.S. Senate seat now open…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Linked to Supplier | Lexington News
Taco Bell is pulling shredded iceberg lettuce from five states amid a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to a single supplier—Taylor Farms of Salinas…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak | Lexington News
Taco Bell is under fire as federal health officials trace a massive cyclospora outbreak to shredded lettuce from a single California supplier, Taylor Farms…
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Tragic Accident Claims Life in Knott County | Lexington News
Tragic Accident Claims Life in Knott County | Lexington News
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MLB Tightens iPad Rules in Dugout | Lexington News
MLB just tightened the rules on dugout iPads, banning custom tabs that teams used to run AI tools influencing real-time decisions like pitching and…
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Kentucky’s Waiver Waitlist Crisis | Lexington News
Tens of thousands of Kentuckians with disabilities or aging out of self-care are stuck on ever-growing Medicaid waiver waitlists, as demand outpaces…
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Shriners Children's Lexington Celebrates 100 Years | Lexington News
Shriners Childrens Lexington turns 100, celebrating a century of transforming kids’ lives through specialized orthopedic care — from its humble 20-bed start in…
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Jury Finds Coffey Guilty in Child Abuse Case | Lexington News
A jury in Whitley County has convicted 27-year-old Preston Coffey of first-degree rape and sex abuse involving a child under 12, recommending a life sentence —…
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Beshear Appoints Adkins to Fair Board | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear is reshaping the Kentucky State Fair Board by appointing his former top advisor, Rocky Adkins, who’s set to serve until 2029—just days…
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Kentucky Reverts to National Optometry Exams | Lexington News
Kentucky’s optometry licensing is back to basics—new applicants must now pass the three national standard exams, aligning the state with every other…
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Golden Tempo Targets Travers | Lexington News
Golden Tempo is back and firing on all cylinders after a health scare, with a blazing workout that signals his return to Saratoga for the DraftKings Travers —…
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Kentucky Horse Park Commission Meeting | Lexington News
Kentucky Horse Park Commission gears up for its July 21 meeting at the Visitor Center, where routine governance and facility management decisions will keep the…
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Beshear Appoints New Leaders Across Kentucky | Lexington News
Governor Andy Beshear is assembling a powerhouse team across Kentucky, appointing fresh faces to critical boards and commissions—from energy planning and…
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Two Fayette County Schools Earn Top Accreditation | Lexington News
Two Fayette County schools just earned top-tier Cognia accreditation—George Washington Carver STEM Academy for Boys even snagged an extra STEM…
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Four FCPS Students Shine for Special Needs Award | Lexington News
Four Fayette County students—Ashley, Brady, Maleah, and Graham—are finalists for Kentucky’s prestigious “Yes I Can!” award, celebrating young people with…
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Kentucky Cabinet Opens Doors to Public | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Education and Labor Cabinet is opening up its doors this July with a series of public meetings to boost transparency on education and workforce…
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Kentucky Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Rises | Lexington News
Kentucky’s grappling with a surprising surge in cyclosporiasis cases—far beyond normal seasonal trends—and officials are sounding the alarm. With outbreaks…
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Trump's Election Claims Under Scrutiny | Lexington News
Former President Trump unveils newly declassified documents he claims prove widespread election fraud in 2020 and 2018, alleging Chinese interference and the…
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Jury Finds Coffey Guilty in Child Abuse Case | Lexington News
A Whitley County man, Preston Coffey, 27, has been convicted by a jury of first-degree rape and sex abuse for assaulting a 9-year-old child under his care — a…
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Former Immigration Lawyer’s Scandal | Lexington News
A former immigration lawyer, Alexandra Lozano, had her license permanently revoked after being accused of running a massive scam targeting vulnerable clients…
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Lexington Parks Get Major Boost | Lexington News
Lexington voters just paid a small price for big green gains—approving a new 2.25-cent property tax that’ll fund $8 million annually for park upgrades. For…
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Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Outbreak | Lexington News
Taco Bell’s shredded iceberg lettuce is now at the center of a major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to five states, with over 1,600 confirmed cases nationwide…
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Trump Reveals Election Vulnerabilities | Lexington News
Trump shocks the nation with explosive claims of foreign election hacking, alleging China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea targeted U.S. systems—including voter…