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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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Kentucky Mom Fights Meta Over Kids' Safety | Lexington News
A Kentucky mom, grieving the suicide of her teenage son victimized by online sextortion, is leading a powerful legal battle against Meta—arguing the company…
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Shuffle Documentary Screening in Lexington | Lexington News
Get ready to confront the dark underbelly of addiction treatment—free screening of award-winning doc “Shuffle” at the Kentucky Theatre on Aug 31 at 7 PM…
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Kevin Master Conviction Upheld | Lexington News
A Kentucky man, Kevin Master, 33, convicted of possessing child sexual abuse material after a package from China triggered a search of his electronics, faces a…
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Rare Swallow-Tailed Kites Spotted in Jessamine | Lexington News
Rare swallow-tailed kites are making a surprise stop in Jessamine County, Kentucky, drawing birders and photographers from miles around for unforgettable…
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FCPS Seeks New Superintendent | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools has officially launched its search for a new superintendent, kicking off with a community-driven Superintendent Screening…
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Mentorship: The Hidden Key to Student Success | Lexington News
Mentorship isn’t just nice to have—it’s a game-changer for student success. Research shows mentored students are far more likely to stay enrolled, earn higher…
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City Zoning Changes and Big Projects | Lexington News
City developers are racing to reshape the urban landscape with major zoning overhauls, a massive student housing project, and quirky requests like a coffee…
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Independence Removes License Plate Cameras | Lexington News
Independence is shutting down its Flock Safety camera system after listening to residents — a move that sparks a national debate over privacy vs. public safety…
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Jody Lee Miller’s Constitutional Battle | Lexington News
A Black inmate locked up for two years in Grant County’s notoriously troubled jail is suing for his life — claiming unconstitutional neglect, racial bias, and…
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Ever Lexington Student Housing Breakdown | Lexington News
Ever Lexington is set to rise in Lexington as a massive eight-story student housing complex with 520 beds and 142 apartments, plus 4,000 sq ft of retail…
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31 Fayette County Students Named Leaders | Lexington News
Thirty-one Fayette County students are rising stars in leadership, selected for Junior Achievement’s Leadership Lexington Youth Program — a hands-on crash…
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Missing 12-Year-Old Joshua Wilson | Lexington News
Missing 12-Year-Old Joshua Wilson | Lexington News
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Student Housing Deal Sparks Gentrification Debate | Lexington News
A massive student housing tower called EVER Lexington, built by developer Subtext near the University of Kentucky, is sparking controversy after a secret $3…
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Andy Schmidt's Journey and Tragic Loss | Lexington News
A tragic drowning at Lake Cumberland claims the life of 42-year-old Andy Schmidt, a devoted man from Lexington who was rebuilding his life after past…
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Brothers Accused of Hiding Assets After Boat Crash | Lexington News
New lawsuit emerges in the Herrington Lake boating crash, targeting Cody and Jesse Casey not for the collision—but for allegedly moving assets to their brother…
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Brandon Dockery’s Trial and Regret | Lexington News
Brandon Dockery stands trial for the 2021 murder of Raymar Webb in a downtown Lexington parking lot, with additional charges including endangering officers and…
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KY 1331 Closure Alert August 27 | Lexington News
KY 1331 (Howards Mill Road) in Montgomery County is shutting down Thursday, Aug. 27, from 8 AM to 3 PM for cross drain repairs near mile marker 0.4—close to…
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Hikers Found Safe After Getting Lost | Lexington News
Hikers Found Safe After Getting Lost | Lexington News
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Lexington Senior Centers Celebrate 10 Years | Lexington News
Lexington’s Senior Center turns 10 with a big party, trivia, and a surprise visit from Mayor Linda Gorton—just as the city’s older population surges to nearly…
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Fifth Graders Explore Kentucky’s Horse Racing Heritage | Lexington News
Two thousand six hundred fifth graders from thirty-two Fayette County schools are getting an up-close, hands-on crash course in Kentucky’s Thoroughbred…
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Kentucky Predator’s Legal Battle Ends | Lexington News
A Kentucky man named Kevin Master got a 10-year sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material after police found it during a search triggered by a…
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Lexington’s First Medical Cannabis Processor | Lexington News
Lexington just launched its first medical cannabis processing facility, Holler Cannabis — a full-service operation that grows, processes, and delivers products…
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Trooper Fired 5 Shots During Mental Health Crisis | Lexington News
A father is suing Kentucky State Police after his son, Henry Foster IV, was fatally shot during a mental health crisis last August. Witnesses say Henry was…
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Long John Silver's Fried Pickles Drop | Lexington News
Long John Silver’s is frying up a storm with new limited-time fried pickles, doused in their iconic fish batter and paired with a spicy Old Bay ranch…
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Nick Houck Faces Perjury Charges | Lexington News
The Crystal Rogers murder case just got even more tangled — Brooks Houck, her ex-boyfriend and convicted killer, is serving life, but now his brother Nick…
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Kentucky Driver's License Points Explained | Lexington News
Your Kentucky driver’s license is in serious trouble if you hit 12 points in two years—or just 7 if you’re under 18. Suspensions can range from six months to…
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Bourbon in Crisis as Trade War Escalates | Lexington News
Kentucky’s bourbon industry is reeling from a trade war that’s shut down its second-largest market—Canada. After Canadian provinces halted U.S. liquor imports…
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Stines Remains Behind Bars Amid Bail Battle | Lexington News
Former Letcher County Sheriff Shawn Stines remains jailed after a judge denied his bond, citing overwhelming evidence of guilt in the murder charge tied to the…
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Two Men Found Dead at Lake Cumberland | Lexington News
Two men have died in tragic, separate drownings at Lake Cumberland in Pulaski County over the weekend — Ricky Turner, 66, who jumped from a boat and vanished…
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Lexington Traffic Jam After Major Crash | Lexington News
Traffic chaos hits Lexington this morning after a crash at South Broadway and Parkway Drive sent fluid spilling across the road, forcing a shutdown of outbound…
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Lexington Faire Falls Short | Lexington News
The Lexington Renaissance Faire ended this past weekend with mixed reviews—some say it felt more like a pop-up market than a medieval adventure, with long…
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Corporate Power in Agriculture | Lexington News
The Farm Bill’s been stuck for three years while farmers face rising costs, debt, and climate chaos—but new bills are stepping in to tackle the real culprits…
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Habeas Petitions Surge in Kentucky | Lexington News
Four new habeas petitions have hit Kentucky’s federal courts, challenging the legality of immigration detentions at Kenton County’s facility — part of a surge…
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Kentucky Volleyball Takes First Loss | Lexington News
Kentucky’s top-ranked volleyball team just suffered their first loss of the season, falling to No. 4 Pittsburgh in a gritty three-set thriller. After…
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Kentucky vs Louisville Rivalry Kickoff | Lexington News
Kentucky Wildcats men’s soccer is primed for a high-stakes rivalry showdown against Louisville in the Battle of the Bluegrass — their 32nd meeting, with…
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Backyard Pet Burials in Kentucky | Lexington News
Losing a pet? Kentucky lets you bury them in your backyard—but with strict rules: at least four feet deep, 100 feet from water or homes, and covered with…
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Kentucky Jobs: Mixed Signals in July | Lexington News
Kentucky’s unemployment rate stayed flat at 4.7% in July — unchanged from June but up slightly from a year ago — while the nation saw a dip to 4.1%. Despite…
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Kentucky Guard’s New Maintenance Hub | Lexington News
Kentucky Army National Guard just unveiled a massive 25,000-square-foot field maintenance shop in Burlington — a game-changing upgrade designed to keep modern…
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RAMP Expands to Connect Every First Grader | Lexington News
Campbell County Schools are scaling up their RAMP program to connect every first grader with a reading mentor—this year aiming for 100 volunteers after last…
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Cincinnati Woolworth’s Art Deco Legacy | Lexington News
Step back into the golden age of retail with this nostalgic dive into Cincinnati’s iconic Woolworth’s on West Fifth Street — once a beacon of Art Deco elegance…
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Free Pickleball & Volleyball in Covington | Lexington News
Covington’s got free, open-play pickleball and grass volleyball nights in the parks—no gear needed, no squad required. Pickleball Tuesdays at Austinburg Park…
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I-471 Bridge Inspection Next Week | Lexington News
Drivers heading between Kentucky and Ohio on the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge (I-471) next week—August 24–28—should brace for lane closures as crews conduct a…
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Wood Carvers Expo & Community Impact | Lexington News
Get ready for the Ohio Valley Woodcarvers Expo, September 26-27 at the Elks Lodge in Cold Spring — where master wood carvers and burners transform raw wood…
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Local Athletes Shining Professionally | Lexington News
Natalie Bain-Hammond is rewriting local sports history as the first former Northern Kentucky high school player signed by an NWSL team, earning key starts for…
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Broken Treasures, Beautiful Memory | Lexington News
Four years after a catastrophic flood tore through eastern Kentucky, artist Lacy Hale is turning devastation into beauty with a massive public mosaic in…
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Lexington Renaissance Fair Roars Back | Lexington News
The second annual Lexington Renaissance Fair smashed expectations with nearly 500 revelers descending on Masterson Station for a day of sword fights, mythical…
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Gatton Park’s First Year: Community Hub | Lexington News
Gatton Park just turned one—and it’s already a community powerhouse, drawing over 250,000 visitors and hosting 200+ free events in just a year. The anniversary…
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Lexington’s Accessibility Roadmap | Lexington News
Lexington faces a massive accessibility challenge with nearly 19,400 issues across 188 public sites—ramps aren’t the only fix needed, it’s about full inclusion…
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Brews for Rescues Event Recap | Lexington News
Puppy yoga, yappy hour, and Brewtus the mascot dog—this year’s “Brews for Rescues” event at West Sixth Brewing was pure charm, raising cash to keep shelter…
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Lexington Government Building Reopens After Plumbing Crisis | Lexington News
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Center is back open after a weekend plumbing emergency left restrooms unusable — but with a $55 million price tag…
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Iran Stalls Nuclear Deal Amid Economic Crisis | Lexington News
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian defends a fragile truce calling it “neither war nor peace,” insisting Iran won’t surrender and will follow the supreme…
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Hawk Fire Forces Mass Evacuations | Lexington News
The Hawk Fire is roaring through Reno, Nevada, devouring over 10,500 acres and forcing nearly 14,000 homes to evacuate as it edges toward the University of…
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Trump Kicks Off IndyCar Race in D.C. | Lexington News
Trump unleashed horsepower and spectacle at the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix in D.C., waving the green flag as cars roared past monuments at 200 mph — part…
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Judge Upholds Murder Conviction in Texas | Lexington News
A Texas judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in his murder conviction, upholding the 35-year sentence for stabbing 17-year-old Austin…
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Tragic Drowning in Lake Cumberland | Lexington News
Tragic Drowning in Lake Cumberland | Lexington News
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Lexington's Socialist vs Abundance Race | Lexington News
In Lexington, Kentucky, a local race for the Urban County Council has become a microcosm of the Democratic Party’s national ideological divide. One camp…
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Josh Monin’s 1882-Pound Pumpkin Record | Lexington News
Josh Monin of Grayson County just shattered the Kentucky State Fair’s pumpkin record with a colossal 1,882.4-pound gourd—earning him $3,764.80 at $2 per pound…
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Tragedy at Family Scholar House | Lexington News
Two people were fatally shot Saturday night at the Family Scholar House, a nonprofit supporting student parents near U of L’s Belknap campus — neither victim…
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Bengals Backups Shine in Preseason Win | Lexington News
Bengals backups shine in 27-9 preseason win over Bears, with Josh Johnson leading touchdown drives and Evan McPherson nailing a 58-yard field goal, while…
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Athletes Shine at Special Olympics Golf | Lexington News
Nearly 100 athletes took to the greens in Lexington for the Special Olympics Kentucky State Golf Tournament — a thrilling showcase of dedication, skill, and…