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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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Chevy Chase Street Fair Brings Community Together | Lexington News
Chevy Chase Street Fair Brings Community Together | Lexington News
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Lexington Rentals 2026: Affordability Shifts | Lexington News
Lexington’s rental market in 2026 is heating up with rising prices, especially for single-family homes, making it tough for working families to keep up. While…
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Search Continues for Missing Boater | Lexington News
A person went overboard near Pitman Creek in Pulaski County Saturday evening and remains missing. Search efforts paused overnight but resumed Sunday at 8 AM…
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Reservoir Search and Thoroughblades Nostalgia | Lexington News
A somber emergency unfolded on Richmond Road as dive teams and the coroner responded to a missing person recovery near the reservoir, sparking community…
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25 Years of Regional Leadership in Central Kentucky | Lexington News
Central Kentucky’s Leadership program celebrates its 25th year with a fresh class of regional power players—diverse, dynamic leaders from eight counties ready…
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Next Wave of Lexington Leaders | Lexington News
Leadership Lexington’s 2026-27 class kicks off with 52 dynamic new members poised to shape the future of their community. After an immersive orientation…
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Faith in Action: Churches Build Affordable Housing | Lexington News
Lexington’s housing crisis is hitting hard—22,000 units short now, soaring to 30,000 by 2030—with prices doubling and rents up 47% in five years. Faith leaders…
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TOPS Magazine Wins Local Business Award | Lexington News
TOPS Magazine just won Commerce Lexington’s prestigious Small Business of the Year award — a major milestone for the local media powerhouse that started as a…
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Search Ongoing for Missing Boater in Pitman Creek | Lexington News
A missing person went overboard in Pitman Creek, Pulaski County, Saturday evening. Search efforts paused at dusk but resumed Sunday morning led by the Somerset…
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UK Hospital Hate Crime Arrest | Lexington News
A shocking hate crime allegation has rocked the University of Kentucky hospital: a 52-year-old man, Damian Hisle, was arrested for spitting on and verbally…
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KY 21 Resurfacing Starts Friday | Lexington News
Big news for drivers on KY 21 (Big Hill Road) in Madison County—major resurfacing begins Friday, Aug. 21, stretching from near Silver Creek Drive to…
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Kentucky State Fair Celebrates 122 Years | Lexington News
Kentucky’s biggest summer bash is roaring back with its 122nd year, drawing over 600,000 visitors to the Louisville Exposition Center for a wild mix of…
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TMU Expands Faith Scholars Program | Lexington News
Thomas More University is supercharging its Bishop Foys Scholars Program with fresh initiatives led by director Josh Ostertag, a former TMU student who’s…
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Northern Kentucky’s Local Battles | Lexington News
Independence residents are fiercely resisting automated license plate readers, despite police assurances they’re not facial recognition and include safeguards…
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Pilot Travel Center Gets Major Upgrade | Lexington News
Pilot Travel Center in Walton just got a major upgrade — think fresh deli, self-checkout lanes, and updated restrooms — all part of a billion-dollar nationwide…
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Student Pleads Guilty in Infant Tragedy | Lexington News
A 22-year-old college senior, Laken Snelling, pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and concealing a birth…
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I-75 Bridge Work Starts August 18 | Lexington News
Drivers on I-75 south in Lexington brace for major nighttime lane shifts starting August 18th, with construction crews working between 8 PM and 7 AM over David…
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Last of the Mississippi Steamboat Pilots | Lexington News
The last of the great Mississippi steamboat pilots, Captain Richard “Kutch” Karnath, passed away at 81, leaving behind a legacy carved in river currents and…
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Two Major I-75 Pile-Ups Shut Down Traffic | Lexington News
Two major pile-ups shut down I-75 in Fayette and Scott Counties on August 21, causing massive traffic delays. In Fayette, a box truck flipped after hitting a…
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New Signal Smooths Westbound Flow | Lexington News
Lexington just upgraded its busiest intersection with a new traffic signal on Versailles Road at the New Circle interchange—designed to smooth westbound…
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New Traffic Signal Set for Sunday | Lexington News
Traffic signal on U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) near New Circle Road is set to activate Sunday, Aug. 16, from 7 PM to midnight—delayed due to weather. This final…
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Cirque Du Luxe Brings Modern Magic to Boone County | Lexington News
Cirque Du Luxe is bringing a high-energy, animal-free circus to the Boone County Fairgrounds from September 3rd to 6th — a modern twist on the big top founded…
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Two Major I-75 Pileups in Kentucky | Lexington News
Two major pile-ups slammed I-75 in central Kentucky on Friday, August 23rd—shutting down northbound traffic near the Clays Ferry Bridge and forcing southbound…
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Big E Welcome Walk Traffic Alert | Lexington News
Eastern Kentucky University’s Big E Welcome Walk kicks off the academic year with a big campus cheer for new students — but be warned: Lancaster Ave (Highway…
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Two Early Morning Crashes Shut Down I-75 | Lexington News
Two major crashes shut down I-75 in Kentucky Friday morning, trapping a box truck driver and sparking a hazardous materials spill—one in Fayette County…
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Road Closures This Weekend in Fayette County | Lexington News
Drivers in Fayette County, hit the brakes this weekend—August 24th through 26th—because Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet is shutting down key lanes on I-75…
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Troy Pike Closure in Woodford County | Lexington News
Drivers in Woodford County, Kentucky, brace for a midnight closure of KY-33 (Troy Pike) between mile markers 6.4 and 7.9 on August 26th for cross drain…
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Cities Debate Cameras, Taxes, and Safety | Lexington News
Fort Mitchell holds steady on taxes, sells old police cars, and helps residents get flood insurance. In Edgewood, council moves forward with an e-bike…
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From Layoff to Syndication Empire | Lexington News
After getting laid off from the Green Bay Press-Gazette in 2013, Joe Heller didn’t quit—he launched Heller Syndication and now his cartoons appear in over 400…
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Stein’s Bluegrass Blueprint for Kentucky | Lexington News
Kentucky’s got a new football coach with deep Bluegrass roots—Will Stein, son of a Wildcats legend and former Louisville player—is stepping in to revive the…
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Finding Purpose at Thomas More | Lexington News
Josh Ostertag, Thomas More’s Director of the Bishop Foys Scholars Program and Campus Ministry, is reigniting student purpose this semester—helping students…
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Pilot Walton Gets Major Upgrade | Lexington News
Pilot’s Walton travel center just got a major upgrade—inside and out—as part of their bold New Horizons initiative, featuring a full remodel, new deli with…
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Former UK Student Pleads Guilty to Infant Manslaughter | Lexington News
A former University of Kentucky student has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after admitting she killed her newborn infant in a shocking act of concealment —…
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Captain Karnath’s River Legacy | Lexington News
Captain Richard Karnath, a true river soul, lived his life on the water—following his family’s legacy as a steamboat pilot from St. Paul to New Orleans. Though…
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Cirque Du Luxe Brings Family Magic to Boone | Lexington News
Cirque Du Luxe, a dazzling animal-free circus founded by Cuban veteran Frank Diaz, is setting up camp at the Boone County Fairgrounds from September 3rd to…
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Athletes Shine at Kentucky Golf Tournament | Lexington News
Athletes Shine at Kentucky Golf Tournament | Lexington News
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Chevy Chase Street Fair Recap | Lexington News
Chevy Chase Street Fair packed the streets of Lexington with food trucks, live music, and buzzing local vendors—another smash hit that proves community spirit…
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Douglass Avenge, Lexington Rallies | Lexington News
Frederick Douglass delivered sweet revenge on Highlands with a dominant 41-20 win, sealing it with 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to erase last…
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Search for Missing at Lake Cumberland | Lexington News
Search underway at Lake Cumberland for a missing person, with authorities pausing efforts Saturday night; details remain scarce as officials await updates from…
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Hero Saves Child in Cameron Fire | Lexington News
Hero Saves Child in Cameron Fire | Lexington News
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Mom Turns Grief Into Water Safety Mission | Lexington News
A grieving Lexington mom turned personal tragedy into a powerful mission: launching a nonprofit named after her son to prevent child drownings. With drowning…
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Substitute Teacher Arrested With Knife | Lexington News
A 72-year-old substitute teacher, Gilbert Irvin, got arrested for bringing a knife onto school grounds in Kentucky — a move that sparked legal action despite…
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Man Wanted in Whitley County Shooting | Lexington News
Kentucky State Police are urgently searching for 27-year-old Zachary A. Partin, accused of fatally shooting a 64-year-old man during a heated argument at his…
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72-Year-Old Substitute Teacher Fired for Knife | Lexington News
A 72-year-old substitute teacher in McCreary County, Kentucky, was fired and later arrested after allegedly bringing a knife to school grounds—prompting a…
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Postpartum Psychosis or Premeditated Crime | Lexington News
In a chilling courtroom drama, nurse Lindsay Clancy stands accused of murdering her three young children in Duxbury, Massachusetts — a case now boiling down to…
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SNAP Enrollment Drops Across States | Lexington News
Millions of Americans are slipping through the cracks as SNAP enrollment plummets—down 13% in just one year—thanks to new work rules, stricter paperwork, and…
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Supreme Court Pauses White House Ballroom | Lexington News
Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily greenlit construction on President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom, pausing lower court halts while the…
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Canada Fires Back at U.S. Tariffs | Lexington News
The U.S. slaps a 50% tariff on $20 billion in Canadian goods, sparking an immediate retaliation threat from Canada starting September 8th — dollar for dollar…
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Congo Battles Fastest Ebola Outbreak | Lexington News
Congo just received over 16,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine — a major lifeline amid its fastest-ever Ebola outbreak. Caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, this…
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Texas Cuts Alex Jones’ Punitive Damages | Lexington News
A Texas appeals court slashed Alex Jones’ $50 million Sandy Hook verdict, cutting punitive damages from $45 million to $1.5 million to comply with state limits…
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Teenager Found Dead in Crash Under Investigation | Lexington News
A tragic homicide has rocked Lexington: 19-year-old Jarell Rojas was found dead inside his crashed car on Tilden Road, shot while alone in the vehicle. Police…
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Fatal Crash on North Laurel Road | Lexington News
A deadly head-on collision on North Laurel Road claimed the life of 69-year-old George Ferrell in a white Mercedes, while a 26-year-old pickup driver and his…
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One School One Book Builds Belonging | Lexington News
Fayette County Public Schools is launching “One School, One Book,” a bold initiative where every student, teacher, bus driver, and janitor reads the same novel…
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Designing Safety for Children at The Nest | Lexington News
University of Kentucky design students transformed The Nest, a 50-year-old nonprofit supporting families and survivors of domestic violence, by crafting…
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Breds Return Home in Historic Debut | Lexington News
Newport Central Catholic’s historic new stadium debuted in a roaring crowd of 1,500 as the Breds hosted their first home game since before WWII — even if they…
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Machete Attack in Fort Worth Park | Lexington News
A chilling early Friday morning in Fort Worth turned violent when a suspect armed with a machete attacked two people in a park, leaving them with minor…
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Laken Snelling Case & Local Gems | Lexington News
A former UK student pleads guilty to manslaughter and multiple charges after a baby was found in a closet—sparking heated debate over her choices and abortion…
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Candida auris: California’s Fungal Crisis | Lexington News
A deadly, drug-resistant fungus called Candida auris is surging across the U.S., with California leading the nation in cases—nearly 1,000 this year alone. This…
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Kentucky Volleyball Shatters Expectations | Lexington News
Kentucky volleyball made a thunderous statement in their season opener, sweeping No. 6 Wisconsin in straight sets with jaw-dropping efficiency—hitting at an…
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Hoops and Heels for Cancer | Lexington News
Get ready to slam dunk for a cause—UK Athletics is bringing back “Hoops and Heels” on September 25th at the Historic Memorial Coliseum, raising funds for…