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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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200 Dogs Neglected in Kentucky | Lexington News
Kentucky State Police arrest Michael York for neglecting over 200 dogs—many suffering from dehydration, malnutrition, and injuries—after a joint investigation…
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Lexington’s Two Homicides in Six Days | Lexington News
Lexington’s shaken again—another young life lost, this time 19-year-old Jarell Rojas, fatally shot in a crash that slammed into a home on Tilden Road. Just six…
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Teen Arrested in Lexington Homicide | Lexington News
A 19-year-old from Lexington, Kentucky, Isaiah C. Padgett, has been arrested in connection with a deadly August 21st homicide on Tilden Road. Charged with…
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Lexington Tech, Education, and Surveillance | Lexington News
Lexington’s tech-savvy streets are sparking debate as residents spot new cameras on traffic poles—some praising the smart infrastructure, others questioning…
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Dembo Targets Corruption in Kentucky Race | Lexington News
Zach Dembo, Democratic candidate for Kentucky’s Sixth District, kicks off his campaign with a fiery anti-corruption message, accusing GOP rival Ralph Alvarado…
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Hispanic Heritage Blooms in West Virginia | Lexington News
In West Virginia’s Clarksburg, the second annual Fiesta Hispana turned heads and hearts, celebrating Hispanic culture with music, dance, and flavor — proving…
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Fiesta Hispana Builds Community in West Virginia | Lexington News
In the heart of West Virginia, a vibrant Fiesta Hispana brought together a scattered but spirited Hispanic community for celebration, culture, and connection…
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Short Memory Mindset Takes Over | Lexington News
Hasaan Sykes is rewriting the playbook for Kentucky’s defense with his “short memory” mindset—forgetting mistakes and locking in for every snap, no matter the…
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Big Blue Boo Returns with Marshall | Lexington News
The Kentucky softball team just unveiled their 2026 fall schedule, packed with five exhibition games and the highly anticipated sixth annual Big Blue Boo — a…
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UK Stadium Upgrade Boosts Fan Experience | Lexington News
UK’s Kroger Field is getting a major upgrade ahead of the 2026 season, slashing concession prices—hot dogs down to $3, canned beer to $5—and ditching cash for…
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Local Teams Shine, Some Fall Short | Lexington News
Local Teams Shine, Some Fall Short | Lexington News
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Dembo Calls Out Trump's Trade Betrayal | Lexington News
Zach Dembo is sounding the alarm on Trump’s damaging trade war with Canada, warning that retaliatory tariffs are hiking prices for American consumers and…
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From Firefighter to Helicopter Rescue Hero | Lexington News
Jeremy Urekew, Kentucky’s top helicopter rescue specialist, turned his lifelong passion for saving lives into a 25-year career that began at 18 as a paramedic…
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Kentucky’s Hidden Culinary Gems | Lexington News
Kentucky’s got more than just horse racing and bourbon—its culinary legacy is packed with iconic treats born right here. From the chewy, single-flavor Airheads…
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Louisville’s Summer Burglary Surge | Lexington News
Louisville’s summer burglary surge—up 26%, ranking it third nationally—is part of a chilling trend called the “summer lift,” where colder climates see a spike…
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Fayette County Schools Rebuild Trust | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools is turning the page after 18 months of turmoil, budget woes, and scandal surrounding its former superintendent. Two board members…
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Court Orders University to Reconsider Professor’s Suspension | Lexington News
A federal appeals court has ordered a lower court to revisit a lawsuit by University of Kentucky law professor Ramsi Woodcock, who claims his free speech…
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Kentucky HS Sports at Crossroads | Lexington News
Kentucky’s high school sports are entering a pivotal era as longtime leaders Julian Tackett and Butch Cope prepare to retire, leaving behind 74 years of…
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Sepsis Saves Lives When Caught Early | Lexington News
Sepsis, a deadly but preventable response to infection, can strike from something as simple as pneumonia or a UTI—making early detection critical. In Kentucky…
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High School Games Then and Now | Lexington News
High school football’s Friday night magic is alive and kicking—before Labor Day, even—with games streaming live online, radio, and in print. But back in the…
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Rookwood Trophies: Art Meets Tennis | Lexington News
The Cincinnati Open’s crowning glory isn’t just the champions—it’s the handcrafted Rookwood Pottery trophies, each a masterpiece of local artistry that turns…
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Patrick Hughes Leads Heart of Greater Cincinnati | Lexington News
Patrick Hughes is taking the reins of the American Heart Association’s Heart of Greater Cincinnati campaign, bringing his proven leadership from DBL Law and…
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Make WAVEs Gala: Dive Into Conservation | Lexington News
Dive into the WAVE Foundation’s 20th annual Make WAVEs Gala—formerly Nauti Nite—on Sept. 11 at the Newport Aquarium, where you’ll explore underwater worlds…
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Valvoline Moves Global HQ to Cincinnati | Lexington News
Valvoline is relocating its global headquarters to downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, marking a major strategic shift while keeping Lexington as the Americas…
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Kentucky Honors Dolly Parton with Flags at Half-Staff | Lexington News
Kentucky is honoring Dolly Parton with a week of half-staff flags, celebrating her as an American icon who brought joy and championed literacy through her…
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Charlie Bowen Leads Client Strategy at C-Forward | Lexington News
Charlie Bowen is now VP of Client Strategy at C-Forward, stepping into a role where he’ll deeply align tech solutions with clients’ business goals. With 19…
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Lexington's $75M Accessibility Push | Lexington News
Lexington is launching a sweeping $75 million ADA Transition Plan to make its public spaces fully accessible over the next two decades, tackling everything…
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A Tragic Loss at Lake Cumberland | Lexington News
A beloved father and community pillar, 42-year-old Andy Schmidt, drowned while swimming at Lake Cumberland without a life jacket — a heartbreaking loss that’s…
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Community Healing After Park Shooting | Lexington News
After a devastating shooting at Charles Young Park that left one dead and a child injured, local group One Lexington is rallying the community to stop the…
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Community Healing After Park Shooting | Lexington News
After a devastating shooting at Charles Young Park that left one dead and a child injured, local group One Lexington is rallying the community to stop the…
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Firefighter Fights Cancer and Advocacy | Lexington News
A Kentucky firefighter battling stage two testicular cancer is turning his personal fight into a crusade for change, demanding better protections and coverage…
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Dolly Parton’s Legacy in Books | Lexington News
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, born in 1995 as a tribute to her father, has blossomed from one Tennessee county into a global literacy movement…
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Shooting at Brandywine Apartments | Lexington News
A shooting erupted Tuesday night on Trent Boulevard near the Brandywine Apartments, leaving one woman hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Police…
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I-75 Southbound Closures in Scott County | Lexington News
Drivers on I-75 southbound in Scott County, between mile markers 138 and 133, brace for dynamic single-lane closures from 5 PM to midnight—moving as crews…
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Shooting in Lexington Leaves Woman Wounded | Lexington News
Shooting in Lexington Leaves Woman Wounded | Lexington News
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Lexington Demands End Flock Safety Surveillance | Lexington News
Lexington’s Flock Safety surveillance contract is under fire as the Bluegrass chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America demands its immediate…
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Kentucky Students Bridge Whisky Worlds | Lexington News
Sixteen University of Kentucky students traded bluegrass for whisky barrels in Edinburgh, where they blended distillery tours, academic rigor, and cultural…
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Kimberly Rossetti Takes Lead at BE NKY | Lexington News
Kimberly Rossetti is now leading the charge as Chief Economic Development Officer for BE NKY, taking over a role that’s seen 130 major projects, $2 billion in…
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Shooting on Trent Boulevard | Lexington News
Shooting on Trent Boulevard | Lexington News
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Lexington Grapples with Federal Economic Shifts | Lexington News
Lexington’s budget committee is sounding the alarm as federal policy shifts threaten local businesses and city finances—tariffs, gas prices, and immigration…
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Lexington Council Eyes Big Water & Access Projects | Lexington News
Lexington’s Urban County Council just wrapped a big work session packed with major funding moves — over $37 million in grants for stormwater and sewer…
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Dolly Parton’s Lasting Legacy of Love | Lexington News
Dolly Parton’s passing sent shockwaves across the nation, as fans and leaders alike mourned the loss of a true American icon whose legacy lives on through…
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Adkins Shifts on Abortion Rights | Lexington News
Rocky Adkins, a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in Kentucky, is reversing course on abortion — shifting from his longtime pro-life stance to support more…
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Lexington Finance Adjusts July Numbers | Lexington News
Lexington’s finance committee wrapped up a tense but balanced review of July’s finances as the new fiscal year begins, navigating a major $8 million payment…
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City Council Moves on Accessibility and Infrastructure | Lexington News
The Urban County Council just greenlit a $74 million, 20-year ADA transition plan to overhaul city parks and transit for full accessibility—starting with curb…
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Dolly's Legacy Lives Through Books | Lexington News
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library isn’t just charity—it’s a legacy built on books, launched in 1995 to send free stories to kids from birth to age five, now…
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From Streets to Scented Angel | Lexington News
From the streets to success, Brittany Berry’s story is one of raw resilience and reinvention. After facing drug charges and homelessness, she turned her jail…
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Firefighter Fights Cancer and Advocacy | Lexington News
A Kentucky firefighter, Jake Gierlak, recently learned he has aggressive stage two testicular cancer — a diagnosis that’s thrown his life into overdrive as he…
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Evictions in Bourbon County | Lexington News
In Bourbon County, Kentucky, tenants at Turfland mobile home park are facing eviction—even though they own their trailers and pay rent—amid lawsuits over lack…
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Corruption and Cost of Living in Kentucky Race | Lexington News
Zach Dembo’s anti-corruption plan hits hard: a 10-point agenda banning lawmakers from trading stocks or crypto, ending dark money via Citizens United, and…
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Scooters Vanish on UK Campus | Lexington News
Scooters stolen from UK campus bike racks as semester starts—police urge students to lock them down with heavy-duty U-locks, record serial numbers, and…
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Dolly Parton Leaves Enduring Legacy | Lexington News
Country music lost a true icon as Dolly Parton passed away at 80, leaving behind an enduring legacy of music, kindness, and inspiration. Tributes poured in…
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Kentucky Honors Dolly Parton with Flags at Half-Staff | Lexington News
Kentucky’s governor has ordered all state flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Dolly Parton, celebrating her as an American icon who brought joy and unity to…
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Scooters Vanish Campus Security Alert | Lexington News
UK police are investigating a spree of electric scooter thefts near campus dorms, urging students and staff to lock up their rides with high-quality U-locks…
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Dolly Parton’s Enduring Legacy | Lexington News
Country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at 80, leaving a gaping hole in the world of music and beyond. More than just a singer with a legendary voice…
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Garrett Lee Patterson Finally Caught | Lexington News
Garrett Lee Patterson, 41, finally got caught after weeks on the run—deputies cornered him at a Kirsch Lane property, and he bolted through the back door. Now…
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Kentucky Mourns Dolly Parton | Lexington News
Kentucky stands in solemn tribute to Dolly Parton, flying all state flags at half-staff for a full week as Governor Andy Beshear honors the legendary country…
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Kentucky Police Under Fire | Lexington News
A new six-part documentary series, The Gray Gods, exposes shocking allegations of excessive force and misconduct by Kentucky State Police troopers, backed by…
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Rural Dementia Care Solutions | Lexington News
In rural America, Alzheimer’s and dementia hit harder—and harder to treat—due to isolation, limited access to care, and higher rates of chronic illness…
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Lextran’s Art Bus Shelters | Lexington News
Lextran’s bold new transit art project is turning bus stops into cultural landmarks—four stunning designs by local artists Lindsey Kiser, Katrina Ratterman…