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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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Pastor's Faith Defies Tragedy | Lexington News
One year after a devastating shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church that claimed lives and left a pastor critically wounded, Jerry Gumm defies despair. Shot…
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Kentucky Schools Boost Support for English Learners | Lexington News
Kentucky’s education leaders kicked off a historic summit in Lexington to empower schools serving English learners, as enrollment has surged by over 25,000…
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Residency Rule Sparks Election Drama | Lexington News
Two school board candidates in Jefferson County are in hot water after filing from addresses outside their districts — a move that violates state law requiring…
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Adkins Steps Down to Run for Governor | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, a top advisor to Governor Andy Beshear, has resigned to clear the way for a potential run for governor in 2027—when Beshear’s term ends. With his…
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Dr. George Zack's Legacy in Lexington Music | Lexington News
Dr. George Zack, the visionary conductor who shaped the Lexington Philharmonic for decades, has passed away at 90, leaving behind a legacy of musical…
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Science Meets Smokehouse Fire | Lexington News
Jeremy Yoder, ex-science teacher turned YouTube BBQ sensation with 800K subs, is cooking up chaos on Food Network’s new Pitmasters—where teams battle nonstop…
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Frederick Douglass Students Shine Nationally | Lexington News
Frederick Douglass High School’s Preston Wang just crushed it at the FBLA National Leadership Conference, landing seventh in Sports and Entertainment…
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Zoning Variances That Shape Neighborhoods | Lexington News
The Board of Adjustment gears up for a pivotal July 13th meeting, reviewing zoning variance requests that quietly shape neighborhood character—think carport…
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Bath County’s New Animal Haven | Lexington News
Ashley Bennett is launching Strays and Runaways Rescue in Bath County to save neglected, abused, and lost animals—no local shelter exists, forcing reliance on…
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100 Men and Women Fuel Local Charity | Lexington News
In Madison County, two powerful new groups—the 100 Men and the 100 Women of the 40475 That Care—are uniting to transform local giving. Each group aims to…
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Hot and Humid Weather Ahead | Lexington News
Kentucky’s weather is turning up the heat — after a soggy weekend, dry and sunny skies are rolling in, with temps climbing into the 80s and soon hitting the…
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Liggins Leave Drama Escalates | Lexington News
Fayette County’s school superintendent Demetrus Liggins remains on paid leave as tensions escalate: his lawyer claims a settlement is in principle, but the…
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Tubby Smith Enters Hall of Fame | Lexington News
Tubby Smith, the legendary Kentucky Wildcats coach who led them to their seventh national title in his first year back in 1998, is set to be enshrined in the…
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Kentucky Reveals Opioid Funding Dashboard | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Attorney General just launched a groundbreaking online dashboard revealing exactly where opioid settlement money is going across the…
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Student Turning Passion into Rural Public Health Impact | Lexington News
Hollie Hagan, a University of Kentucky student, is reshaping rural public health—one community at a time. Inspired by her high school internship with Grayson…
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Celebrate Water at Gatton Park | Lexington News
Join the Division of Water Quality and Kentucky American Water for “Water for Life,” a free, family-friendly festival at Gatton Park on July 19th from 1–4 PM…
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Teen Robbery at Kenawood Park | Lexington News
A teen pulled a gun at Kenawood Park, snatched a scooter, and fled — all in under a minute — sparking alarm in a usually peaceful neighborhood. The victim…
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Kentucky Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Alert | Lexington News
Kentucky’s facing a nasty cyclosporiasis outbreak—61 confirmed cases so far—with symptoms like watery diarrhea, cramps, and fatigue that can linger for weeks…
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Saint Joseph Hospitals Earn Stroke Excellence | Lexington News
Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East just earned top honors from the American Heart Association—Gold Plus for Stroke Care and Honor Roll for Type 2…
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Kentucky’s Hidden Domestic Violence Crisis | Lexington News
Kentucky’s 2025 domestic violence report reveals a grim reality: at least 25 intimate partner homicides, likely more due to missing state tracking, while…
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Kentucky Honors Senator Graham with Flags at Half-Staff | Lexington News
Kentucky honors U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham with statewide flags at half-staff until 6 p.m. on July 18, following a White House proclamation. Graham, 71, died…
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Former Ambulance Chief Charged with Fraud | Lexington News
Former Elliott County ambulance director Michael Burling faces six felony charges, including abuse of public trust and theft, allegedly involving over $100K in…
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Former Ambulance Director Faces Six Felony Charges | Lexington News
A former ambulance director in Elliott County, Micheal Burling, faces six felony charges including embezzlement of over $100,000, theft by deception, and…
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Teen Charged in Kenawood Park Scooter Robbery | Lexington News
Teen Charged in Kenawood Park Scooter Robbery | Lexington News
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Kentucky Ice Cream Battle for National Crown | Lexington News
Three Kentucky ice cream spots—Crank & Boom Craft Ice Cream from Lexington and Louisville’s The Comfy Cow and Dairy Del—are going head-to-head in a national…
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Juvenile Lifers Get Second Chance | Lexington News
Robert Tulloch, convicted of a brutal double homicide in 2001, narrowly avoided a full resentencing—but still walked away with a 45-year-to-life sentence…
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McConnell’s Recovery After Falls and Pneumonia | Lexington News
Senator Mitch McConnell, hospitalized for about a month after a series of falls and a mild case of pneumonia, has released a statement confirming he’s not…
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Kentucky Power Under Scrutiny | Lexington News
Kentucky regulators are digging into Kentucky Power’s controversial coal plant investments and steep rate hikes, after the utility waited out initial rejection…
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Fancy Farm Picnic Politics Unveiled | Lexington News
Fancy Farm Picnic heats up with big political showdowns as GOP’s Andy Barr and James Comer face off against Dems Jacqueline Coleman and John Drew Williams—plus…
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Governors Warn Federal Rule Threatens Reproductive Care | Lexington News
Twenty-three Democratic governors and Guam’s governor are sounding the alarm over a new federal rule that could cripple reproductive healthcare by letting…
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Fancy Farm Picnic Shapes Kentucky’s Political Future | Lexington News
The Fancy Farm Picnic is heating up as Kentucky’s biggest political showdown kicks off on August 1st — a massive barbecue where top GOP and Democratic figures…
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Rocky Adkins Steps Down as Governor's Advisor | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, longtime Democratic powerhouse and Governor Andy Beshear’s senior advisor, has stepped down—his last day Friday, July 10—after a transformative…
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Fancy Farm Picnic 2026 Lineup Revealed | Lexington News
The Fancy Farm Picnic in Kentucky is heating up with a major August 1, 2026 lineup—Democrats like Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman face off against GOP heavyweights…
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Ronald Exantus Set for Release Despite Parole Board Pushback | Lexington News
After 11 years and 9 months behind bars, Ronald Exantus is set to walk free on July 29 — not by parole, but by law and earned sentencing credits. Despite the…
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Officer Croney Suspended for Waffle House Incident | Lexington News
Off-duty cop Caleb Croney just got a 90-day unpaid suspension after barging into a closed Waffle House, brawling with security, and skipping his body…
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McConnell Out for Recovery | Lexington News
Senator Mitch McConnell is sidelined after a fall that knocked him unconscious, now in rehab with no set return date to the Senate floor. His office confirms…
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Opioid Settlement Funds Reach Rural Kentucky | Lexington News
Millions from opioid lawsuits are finally reaching rural Kentucky, where addiction recovery has long been underserved. This funding—part of national…
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Tonya Jackson Takes Helm at Blue Grass Airport | Lexington News
Tonya Jackson, a veteran Lexmark executive with over 30 years leading people and culture, is stepping into the role of Blue Grass Airport Board chair starting…
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Rocky Adkins Steps Down from Beshear’s Team | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, the seasoned public servant and longtime senior advisor to Governor Andy Beshear, has stepped down after a pivotal tenure that helped steer…
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Rocky Adkins Steps Down for 2027 Run | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, the governor’s longtime senior advisor, is stepping down after six years to launch his 2027 gubernatorial campaign — and he’s leaving behind a…
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Tragic Crash on I-75 Claims Two Lives | Lexington News
A horrific crash on I-75 in Scott County left two elderly occupants dead and two others critically injured after their vehicle collided with a responding fire…
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Trapped in an Abandoned Mine | Lexington News
A man, a young woman, and their dog got trapped in an abandoned mine in Martin County, Kentucky after heading in on Sunday afternoon. When they didn’t return…
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Local Land, Sports, and School Board Updates | Lexington News
The city’s buzzing with big news—from a major setback for large solar farms on farmland to Kentucky baseball stars getting drafted into MLB, including Tyler…
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Black Lung Battle in Kentucky | Lexington News
Black lung disease is ravaging Kentucky’s coal country, leaving miners and families desperate for better federal disability benefits. Local leaders, including…
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Three Stars Return to Kentucky | Lexington News
Ethan Hindle, Hudson Brown, and Jayce Tharnish are all skipping the MLB draft to return for their fourth season at Kentucky, signaling deep loyalty to the…
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Shaping Our City’s Future | Lexington News
Local planners are convening this Wednesday for a packed work session focused on placemaking—how public spaces are designed and used to foster community…
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Fayette County Cuts Public Comments | Lexington News
Fayette County’s school board just axed public comment at meetings—yes, you heard that right—citing efficiency, but critics say it’s a gut punch to…
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Willoughby Stays, U-K Baseball Rises | Lexington News
Grayson Willoughby, the top recruit in the country, shocked everyone by pulling his name from the 2026 MLB Draft to stay at U-K, a huge win for Coach Mingione…
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Tharnish Returns for Senior Season | Lexington News
Jayce Tharnish is back for his senior year with the Wildcats, and fans are buzzing—after a breakout SEC debut with 351 batting average, 84 hits, and 32 stolen…
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McConnell Heads to Rehab After Fall | Lexington News
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been moved to a rehab facility following a recent fall that hospitalized him, with his wife by his side as he begins…
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Lexington Council Decides Solar Farm Future | Lexington News
Lexington Council Decides Solar Farm Future | Lexington News
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Jaxon Jelkin Drafted by Phillies | Lexington News
Jaxon Jelkin, Kentucky’s standout pitcher, just got drafted 135th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies — wrapping up Day 1 of the MLB Draft in a historic…
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Lexington's Hidden Surveillance Network | Lexington News
Lexington’s public map touts 125 license-plate cameras—but internal audits reveal a hidden network of over 2,000 enrolled cameras, sparking outrage over…
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Kentucky Duo Shines in 2026 MLB Draft | Lexington News
Kentucky just lit up the 2026 MLB Draft with two big picks—shortstop Tyler Bell, taken 10th overall by the Rockies, and pitcher Jaxon Jelkin, selected 135th by…
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Tyler Bell Drafted 10th by Rockies | Lexington News
Tyler Bell, Kentucky’s shortstop, just became the highest-drafted Wildcat in program history—selected 10th overall by the Rockies. This marks only the second…
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Fayette County Superintendent Search Restarted | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools is restarting its superintendent search from scratch after the previous attempt fell short, setting a tight deadline to fill the…
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165 Habeas Petitions in Eastern Kentucky | Lexington News
Four new habeas corpus petitions hit the Eastern District of Kentucky, pushing this year’s total to 165 — a surge reflecting detainees’ growing use of the…
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VIP Motorcade Disrupts Lexington Traffic | Lexington News
A VIP motorcade in Lexington caused major traffic chaos, sparking heated debate over whether the disruption was worth it for a UK employment vice president’s…
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Rocky Adkins Steps Down After Decade of Impact | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, Kentucky’s longtime public servant and senior advisor to Governor Andy Beshear, is stepping down after a transformative tenure marked by major…
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Oil Jumps, AI Stocks Fall | Lexington News
Oil prices surge 4.7% to $79.59 a barrel as Middle East tensions disrupt oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, while Wall Street sees a mixed performance—S&P…