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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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Lexington Trash Schedule Change for July 4
Lexington’s trash pickup gets a major July 4th twist—Friday pickups move to Wednesday, July 2nd, so bins must be out Tuesday night. Plus, due to the heatwave…
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Knife Attack at Kentucky Chicken Joint
Knife Attack at Kentucky Chicken Joint
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Boating Under Influence Turns Deadly
Boating Under Influence Turns Deadly
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Lexington Bans Big Data Centers
Lexington’s planning commission is drafting strict new rules to curb runaway data center growth, banning major facilities over 50,000 sq ft entirely and…
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Governor’s Band-Aid Saves Kentucky Clinic
A Kentucky clinic serving over a thousand people with intellectual and developmental disabilities faced imminent shutdown due to a $4.5 million budget…
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Newsom Pushes Billionaire Tax for Democracy
California Governor Gavin Newsom is launching a bold federal push to tax billionaires, arguing that unchecked wealth concentration threatens democracy and…
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Leon Black Testifies on Epstein Payments
Billionaire Leon Black faced fiery scrutiny before the House Oversight Committee, admitting he paid Epstein $158 million over years—claiming he was deceived…
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Mets Fire Mendoza After Rough Start
The Mets have fired manager Carlos Mendoza after a disastrous first half, leaving them far behind in the standings despite their massive payroll. Owner Steve…
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Palisades Fire Trial Ends in Mistrial
The Palisades Fire arson trial ends in a mistrial as the jury couldn’t reach a unanimous verdict—10 leaning not guilty, 2 holding firm. With the fire’s…
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Kentucky Court Defends Governor's Power
Kentucky’s Supreme Court just struck down key Republican-backed laws that stripped Governor Andy Beshear of executive authority, declaring them…
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Gregg Phillips Out as FEMA Chief
Gregg Phillips, the controversial FEMA chief known for claiming he could teleport and ending up at a Waffle House, is out. His appointment in December sparked…
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Utah Fire Ban Amid Deadly Blaze
Utah’s governor has banned fireworks through July 5th as the Cottonwood Fire—now the largest blaze in the U.S.—rages out of control, destroying Eagle Point ski…
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Bolton Pleads Guilty to Classified Info Violation
John Bolton, ex-Trump national security adviser, has pleaded guilty to illegally keeping classified info — a move that could spare him prison, with a max…
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Severe Storms Incoming for Central Kentucky
Severe thunderstorms are rolling through central Kentucky, with peak danger from 1 PM to 10 PM—expect damaging winds, golf ball-sized hail, or even tornadoes…
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Progressive Push Ahead of 250th Independence
Progressive groups are plotting a massive nationwide day of action this Saturday, timed to amplify their calls for justice and equity as America approaches its…
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First Robotic Kidney Transplant in Region
University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital just pulled off a groundbreaking first: the region’s first robotic kidney transplant. Patient Jeff Johnson, recovering…
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Earthquakes Ravage Venezuela
Two catastrophic earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale, have shattered northern Venezuela, killing nearly 600 and injuring thousands. La…
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Directors Strike Deal for Four-Year Contract
Hollywood directors and studios have reached a tentative four-year deal, offering much-needed stability after weeks of tense negotiations — a major win that…
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Transylvania Invests in Teaching Excellence
Transylvania University just hosted a major national seminar proving why liberal arts still rule — and they’re not stopping there. Their Bingham Center for…
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Kentucky Heat Wave Incoming
Kentucky braces for a dramatic weather flip: after soaking rain and flash flood risks this weekend, a dangerous heat wave is barreling in — with temps hitting…
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Kentucky Swimmers Shine at Nationals
Carmen Widener and Maddie Brinkman are lighting up the Special Olympics USA Games with standout performances—Carmen snagged silver in the 100-yard breaststroke…
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DeAnn Stephens Leaves Morning Show
DeAnn Stephens, beloved morning voice on Lexington’s 98.1 The Bull for nearly 20 years, is leaving her radio show amid nationwide layoffs at iHeartMedia — the…
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Who’s Funding Kentucky’s Quiet Court Race
A high-stakes, under-the-radar race for Kentucky’s Court of Appeals is heating up—with over $649,000 spent across eight counties. Though nonpartisan, the…
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Garrard County Distilling Sold for Less
Garrard County Distilling, the short-lived bourbon startup that shuttered just over a year after opening in 2024, has been sold for $20 million — far below its…
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Flash Floods and Heat Ahead
Central Kentucky braces for relentless rain and dangerous storms as flash flooding looms under a Flood Watch—up to five inches possible, with storms likely to…
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Red Mile TIF Payments Revealed
The Red Mile’s tax-increment-financing district has quietly cost Kentucky taxpayers over $2 million in just five years — mostly from payroll taxes funneled…
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Kentucky’s Hidden Tax Trick
Kentucky’s income tax cut is backfiring for TIF projects approved before 2023: the state’s secretly pretending the old 5% rate still applies, artificially…
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Tech for Independence in Appalachia
A new beacon of independence has lit up Morehead, Kentucky: the Appalachian Center for Assistive Technology. Designed to empower people with disabilities…
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Texas Schools to Mandate Bible Reading
Texas is poised to make history by mandating religious texts like the Bible alongside classics like Great Expectations for over five million…
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Superintendent’s Fallout and Rent Freeze Fallout
A Kentucky superintendent’s explosive 26-page complaint alleging retaliation over financial concerns has ignited a firestorm—online critics call him desperate…
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First Robotic Kidney Transplant in Region
University of Kentucky just pulled off a medical milestone: the first robotic kidney transplant in their four-state region. Patient Jeff Johnson, nearly 60…
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Court Ends Temporary Status for 1M Immigrants
The Supreme Court just cleared the way for the Trump administration to strip temporary legal status from 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians—ending their work…
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Supreme Court Shields Roundup Manufacturers
The Supreme Court just sided with big agribusiness in a major Roundup ruling, shutting down state lawsuits against Monsanto/Bayer over cancer warnings — even…
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Kentucky’s New Civics Center Explained
Kentucky’s flagship university is launching a new Center of American Civics — a surprising but urgent move born from a last-minute legislative tweak in Senate…
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Kentucky AG Coleman Runs for Re-Election
Kentucky’s Attorney General Russell Coleman just launched his bid for a historic second term, becoming the first Republican AG in the state to run for…
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UK Dining Changes July 1
Big changes are coming to UK dining starting July 1st as Compass Group takes over food services from Aramark, bringing fresh menus, chef-driven options, and…
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Godfrey Shines at U18 National Camp
Fresh off back-to-back Girls Academy National Championships with Tophat SC and crowned GHSA All-Star MVP, McKenzie Godfrey is shining at the U.S. Under-18…
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Kentucky Wildcats 2026 Game Day Themes Revealed
Kentucky Wildcats football just dropped their 2026 schedule early to hype up Big Blue Nation—seven home games at Kroger Field, each with a themed day like…
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UK Hall of Fame Class of 2026 Inductees
Six legendary athletes from the University of Kentucky’s Class of 2026 Hall of Fame just dropped—and they’re all game-changers across football, track…
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Zoom Diallo Leads Kentucky Charge
Zoom Diallo, Kentucky’s new starting point guard and a highly-rated transfer from Washington, is already making waves with his intensity, leadership, and…
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County Challenges State Over Medical Costs
Daviess County is poised to sue the state over $200K in unpaid medical bills for a state inmate housed at their jail — a case that pits legal precedent against…
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Rabid Bat Alert Near Kentucky Horse Park
A rabid bat was spotted near the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, prompting health officials to issue warnings and urge pet owners to keep vaccinations up to…
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Kentucky Food Banks Under Pressure
Kentucky food banks are drowning in demand as thousands lost SNAP benefits since October, forcing pantries to distribute nearly double their usual food — all…
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Kentucky Crime Trends Show Mixed Signals
Kentucky’s crime report reveals a mixed but hopeful picture: serious crimes like homicide and rape are down—homicides fell 15% to 491—while troubling spikes in…
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Lexington Helps Seniors Age in Place
Lexington’s launching a bold new initiative to help seniors stay safely at home—partnering with Bluegrass Care Navigators to fund critical home upgrades like…
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Space Tango Expands in Lexington
Space Tango, a Kentucky-based space research leader, is expanding its operations in Lexington with a $7.5 million investment to create 25 new high-paying jobs…
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Independence Celebrates 250 Years with Fireworks and Heroes
Independence, Kentucky is throwing its biggest Fourth of July yet to mark America’s 250th birthday—with fireworks, music, rides, and a parade packed with…
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Administration Attacks Climate Science
The White House is rolling back critical climate science and environmental protections, dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean monitoring system and revoking…
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Justice, Housing, and New Publix in NKY
Justice Michelle Keller shines as she receives the Angelina Grimke Award for her unwavering commitment to equality and justice, while Covington’s Housing…
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Tony Bezold: Legacy Beyond the Court
Tony Bezold, the beloved architect of Holy Cross athletics and a pillar of Northern Kentucky sports, has passed away, leaving behind a legacy woven through…
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New Coach, New Stars, New Commitments
Holmes High School’s basketball program is heating up with a fresh start—new head coach Kenny Simpson, a former standout player himself, is bringing his vision…
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Free Summer Fun at Gateway
Gateway Community and Technical College is throwing its annual Summer Fest next Saturday, July 18th, at the Boone Campus from noon to 2:30 PM — all free! Grab…
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Kentucky Crime Drops Again
Kentucky’s serious crime rates hit a new low, dropping over eight percent for the second year in a row — with 17 out of 23 major offense categories seeing…
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Beshear's PAC Builds Early-State Strategy
Governor Andy Beshear’s super PAC, In This Together, is flexing presidential campaign muscles with early primary state activity and big donations — including a…
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Parish Kitchen Expands to Serve More
Parish Kitchen in Covington just broke ground on a new multi-purpose building and prayer room, set to launch in July with Century Construction, designed to…