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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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Nine Million for Local Arts Groups | Lexington News
ArtsWave just unleashed nearly $9 million in grants to 46 local arts groups, launching a new three-year funding cycle from 2027 to 2029 fueled by a massive…
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Odom’s Vision for NKU Athletics | Lexington News
Mike Odom, a seasoned college athletics leader with a 24-year track record of turning around programs and generating revenue, has been named VP and Director of…
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Stewart Iron Works Legacy in Erlanger | Lexington News
Stewart Iron Works, founded in 1862 and now based in Erlanger, is America’s premier maker of ornamental ironwork — from Central Park benches to U.S. Capitol…
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Counselor Helping Students Chart Success | Lexington News
Megan Minton, a counselor at Beechwood High School, just earned the Kentucky Community and Technical College System Pathfinder of the Year award for…
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McConnell’s Health Crisis and Senate Future | Lexington News
Mitch McConnell’s recent hospitalization has sparked widespread speculation, but credible sources including Senate GOP leaders confirm he’s doing fine. The…
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Newport Launches Integrated Childcare Model | Lexington News
Newport Primary School is launching a groundbreaking full-day, year-round childcare program starting in 2026-2027, partnering with Learning Grove and…
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UK Parking Shutdown for Hospital Expansion | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Chandler Hospital is getting a massive $3 billion upgrade — including 1,400 new beds — forcing the shutdown of the University Drive Garage and…
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Burgin Residents Fight Data Center | Lexington News
Burgin, Kentucky, is in uproar as residents fight a controversial plan to turn ten historic farms into a massive data center—threatening the town’s rural…
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Barnhart’s Part-Time Return to UK | Lexington News
Mitch Barnhart, former UK Athletics Director, is stepping into a part-time advisory role starting July 1, 2026, reporting directly to President Eli Capilouto…
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States Face Billions in New SNAP Costs | Lexington News
Starting in fall 2027, states face a new financial burden: paying a chunk of SNAP benefits if their error rates exceed six percent. With potential liabilities…
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Grants Tied to Illegal Election Demands | Lexington News
Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee are sounding the alarm over federal counterterrorism grants, warning that new funding requirements—like…
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Kentucky Farmers Adapt to Extreme Heat | Lexington News
Kentucky’s specialty crop farmers are scrambling to survive record-breaking heat, shifting harvests to dawn and dusk to keep produce from wilting, while…
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Fayette County Schools Face Budget Shortfall | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools in Kentucky is teetering on a budget cliff, facing a likely shortfall after aiming for a clean slate with zero starting balance…
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Kentucky Fair Board Power Struggle | Lexington News
Kentucky’s State Fair Board is caught in a political standoff as Republican lawmakers halt the interim CEO’s contract following a Supreme Court ruling that…
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Ronald Exantus and Logan's Law | Lexington News
Ronald Exantus is set to walk free on July 29 after serving time for the 2015 murder of 6-year-old Logan Tipton — a crime that shattered a family and sparked…
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Bank of America Funds Free Job Training in Kentucky | Lexington News
Bank of America just dumped $50,000 into Kentucky’s Bluegrass Community and Technical College Foundation to fund free job training for unemployed or…
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Three Key Development Plans Under Review | Lexington News
The Urban County Planning Commission gears up for a pivotal July 9 meeting, reviewing three major land development proposals that could reshape neighborhoods…
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Louisville’s New Mental Health Lifeline | Lexington News
Louisville just got a game-changer for mental health: OneQuest Health’s new outpatient center drops the waiting list and delivers therapy, group programs, and…
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Kentucky's New Senate Vacancy Rule | Lexington News
Kentucky’s new law strips governors of the power to appoint U.S. senators, forcing special elections instead — a seismic shift that puts voters in charge. With…
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Kentucky’s Surge in Reports Signals Progress | Lexington News
Kentucky’s sex offense reports surged nearly 11% this year, but advocates say it’s not about more assaults—it’s about more survivors finally speaking up…
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Volunteer Firefighters Get Paid to Respond Faster | Lexington News
Rowan County’s bold new experiment is paying two volunteer firefighters to live at the station—cutting response times from 10-15 minutes to just 5-10, saving…
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Flood Watch Friday and Heat Ahead | Lexington News
Humid July weather in Central and Eastern Kentucky is turning stormy, with heavy rain and flood threats looming as a front stalls through the weekend—pack your…
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Resilience in the Face of Disaster | Lexington News
When floodwaters tore through his neighborhood, Parker Craig lost four cars, a bridge, and cherished memories—but he didn’t miss a single workday. Despite the…
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Mayor Weddle Faces Forced Removal | Lexington News
London’s mayor is facing removal from office after a court ruled he didn’t meet residency requirements to run — and now the city council wants the state…
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Summer Camps Solve Childcare Crisis | Lexington News
Parents in Bourbon County are struggling to find reliable summer childcare, but a new partnership between Paris Independent Schools and the YMCA is turning the…
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Data Centers vs Ratepayers in Louisville | Lexington News
Congressman Morgan McGarvey is sounding the alarm over massive new data centers in Louisville, warning that regular families shouldn’t be forced to pay the…
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CashApp Settles for Kentucky | Lexington News
Kentucky’s Attorney General just secured a $45 million settlement with CashApp over deceptive practices, account freezes, and misleading security claims — a…
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Kentucky Congressman Warns on Data Centers | Lexington News
Kentucky’s lone Democratic congressman, Morgan McGarvey, is sounding the alarm on runaway data center construction, warning it mirrors past exploitation by…
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Starlink vs AT&T Wireless War | Lexington News
The wireless game is shifting as SpaceX’s Starlink threatens to disrupt the traditional carrier model, forcing AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile into rare unity to…
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Bonnie Tyler’s Legacy Lives On | Lexington News
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh powerhouse behind “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75, shocking fans and artists alike after a recent hospitalization and…
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Trump International Airport Renamed | Lexington News
South Florida’s major airport officially rebranded as President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with new signage already rolling out — the first plane…
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Lexington’s Housing Boom Unfolds | Lexington News
Lexington’s housing boom is heating up as planners review major new developments to tackle a critical shortage—hundreds of new apartments and condos, including…
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Cowgill’s Six-Story Condo Plan for East Main | Lexington News
Cowgill’s bold plan to transform East Main Street with a six-story condo tower is set to reshape downtown Lexington—bringing 16 modern units, parking, and a…
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AI Stocks Rise Amid Middle East Tensions | Lexington News
Stocks rallied despite global tensions as U.S. strikes on Iran sparked retaliatory moves in the Middle East, while oil prices dipped slightly but remained…
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Baby Safe in Danville Fire Box | Lexington News
A newborn was safely surrendered at Danville Fire Department’s Safe Haven Baby Box in May, triggering silent alarms that got help to the infant within minutes…
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Utah Prosecutor Pushes for Roommate Audio | Lexington News
Utah prosecutors are pushing to play chilling audio from interviews with the roommate of man accused of killing activist Charlie Kirk, while defense lawyers…
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Lexington Road Closures This Weekend | Lexington News
Drivers in Lexington, Kentucky, brace for major nighttime lane closures this Sunday, July 12th, as crews begin a two-week resurfacing project on U.S. 25…
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Exantus Set to Be Released | Lexington News
Ronald Exantus, convicted in the 2015 attack that killed Logan Tipton, is set to walk free from Kentucky State Reformatory on July 29 after serving his…
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Anonymous Baby Box Saves Newborn in Danville | Lexington News
A mother in Danville, Kentucky, made a courageous and heartbreaking choice to anonymously surrender her newborn using a Safe Haven Baby Box — a life-saving…
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Professor Ekki Honored for Mental Health Leadership | Lexington News
Professor Chizimuzo Ekki, a trailblazer in psychiatric nursing and director of behavioral health research at Eastern State Hospital, is set to receive the…
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CashApp Settles for $45M Over Security Claims | Lexington News
CashApp and its parent company Block are paying out up to $120 million nationwide after being caught misleading users about account security and fraud…
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Frankfort Tourism Soars with Spirits and History | Lexington News
Frankfort’s tourism boom is turning heads—with $174.7 million in economic impact in 2025, ranking it 14th in Kentucky. Visitors spent 6% more than the prior…
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Kentucky Gets $73M for Big Infrastructure Boost | Lexington News
Kentucky just landed $73 million in federal infrastructure grants—big money for three major projects: doubling truck parking at seven rest areas, replacing the…
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Bullitt County Tourism Boom | Lexington News
Bullitt County’s tourism boom hit $173.2 million in 2025, fueling over $32 million in local wages and $14 million in state and local taxes—proving it’s not…
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McConnell’s Health in Question | Lexington News
Trump claims he has no idea about Senator McConnell’s health after over three weeks in the hospital, with only a handful of aides and senators reportedly…
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Publix Recalls Blueberries Over E. coli | Lexington News
Publix is urgently recalling specific frozen GreenWise organic blueberries due to potential E. coli contamination—don’t panic, but act fast: if you have the…
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Ex-Fiancé’s Harassment Forces Lawyer Out | Lexington News
A Kentucky meth dealer facing a potential life sentence is caught in a legal storm as his appointed lawyer seeks to withdraw from the case—blamed for being…
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Noah the Starved Dog's Hopeful Recovery | Lexington News
A starving dog named Noah, found in Estill County in critical condition, is on a long road to recovery after being rescued from severe neglect — part of a…
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Fire Contained at Historic Versailles Pool Room | Lexington News
A major fire erupted Thursday morning at Wilson’s Pool Room in downtown Versailles, drawing crews from both Woodford and Scott counties. Thankfully, no one was…
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Ebola Spreads in Congo Amid Crisis | Lexington News
Ebola in Congo is spiraling out of control as the death toll hits 600, with new suspected cases emerging in Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces—far from the…
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Bonnie Tyler’s Legacy Lives On | Lexington News
Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse vocalist behind the global anthem “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75 after an unexpected hospitalization in Portugal…
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Lego Store Coming to Lexington | Lexington News
Lego’s eyeing a major move to Lexington, Kentucky — potentially opening its first central Kentucky store at the upscale Fritz Farm, though exact dates and…
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Ukraine’s Drone Strikes and Patriot Delay | Lexington News
Ukraine’s drone strikes this week hit Russian oil facilities and set two tankers ablaze in the Sea of Azov, escalating pressure on Moscow as fuel shortages…
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Renting Rights and Local Comedy | Lexington News
A tenant in Kentucky got hit with unexpected charges for painting and cleaning after moving out—despite cleaning the place and paying their deposit—because the…
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Heat Waves Hit Farmers Hard | Lexington News
Farmers are sweating through record-breaking heat waves that are reshaping agriculture — and it’s not just about crops anymore. Extreme heat is shortening…
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Kentucky Athletics Stays Elite | Lexington News
Kentucky’s athletic department just snagged 27th place in the Directors’ Cup — a top-tier honor among 365 D1 schools — marking their 14th straight year in the…
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Kentucky Trio Aims for $4M at ISCO | Lexington News
Three Kentucky natives—veteran J.B. Holmes, hometown hero Cooper Musselman, and rookie Jansen Preston—are battling for $4 million at the ISCO Championship in…
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Rhyne Howard Makes History Again | Lexington News
Rhyne Howard, Atlanta Dream’s rising star, just earned her fourth WNBA All-Star Game reserve spot in just five seasons—making her the 19th player ever to do…
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Fayette County School Crisis Deepens | Lexington News
Fayette County schools are in chaos as a $20 million budget cut fuels a bitter standoff with Superintendent Demetrus Liggins, who’s on paid leave with no…
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Blood Supply Crisis Calls for Donors | Lexington News
The American Red Cross is sounding the alarm — blood supplies are critically low, and every few seconds, someone needs it. Local groups like the Hope Center…