New hotel, apartments and more planned for Lexington’s Hamburg area

A Lexington developer plans to build a hotel and apartment buildings in a multi-use development in the rapidly expanding ...

A Lexington developer plans to build a hotel and apartment buildings in a multi-use development in the rapidly expanding ...

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Federal agency cuts Narcan grant to Lexington, city assessing impact

A federal Narcan grant to Lexington has been terminated, prompting city officials to assess the impact on overdose prevention ...

A federal Narcan grant to Lexington has been terminated, prompting city officials to assess the impact on overdose prevention ...

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Federal agency terminates $499,000 Narcan grant to Lexington

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration terminated a federal grant that helped Lexington distribute ...

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration terminated a federal grant that helped Lexington distribute ...

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Lexington council members cite pay while opting out of reelection. Should it increase?

Three council members are not seeking reelection due in part to pay. They earn less than the average salary in Lexington.

Three council members are not seeking reelection due in part to pay. They earn less than the average salary in Lexington.

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No primary for at-large seats: 6 candidates file to be Lexington’s next vice mayor

For the first time in at least 20 years, there will be no primary in the at-large race for Lexington-Fayette Urban County ...

For the first time in at least 20 years, there will be no primary in the at-large race for Lexington-Fayette Urban County ...

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Lexington animal control officers rescue four neglected dogs in first cruelty case of 2026

Officers found two adult poodles and two six-month-old poodles that were severely matted, emaciated, dehydrated and covered ...

Officers found two adult poodles and two six-month-old poodles that were severely matted, emaciated, dehydrated and covered ...

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Health officials confirm possible measles exposure in Lexington

Health officials say they have identified a possible measles case exposure in Lexington. According to the Lexington-Fayette ...

Health officials say they have identified a possible measles case exposure in Lexington. According to the Lexington-Fayette ...

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Good question: What’s the difference between the law enforcement agencies in Lexington?

Multiple law enforcement agencies patrol Lexington streets, each with different jurisdictions and responsibilities. For today ...

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Who is on the 2026 ballot in Lexington mayoral, at-large city council races?

Current Vice Mayor Dan Wu, who was the top vote-getter in the 2022 at-large race, has filed to run again in 2026. Wu, a ...

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Fayette County schools launches new finance committee to oversee budget transparency

The committee includes eight members from different backgrounds, with Lafayette High School science teacher Sophie Schwab ...

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Fayette County Public Schools shares budget update, says district operating under balanced budget

Fayette County Public Schools says it is operating under a balanced budget with no shortfall and maintains a $27 million ...

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Fayette Co. lawmakers file bill increasing population threshold for local tax hikes

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Several Lexington lawmakers have proposed legislation that would change state statute regarding ...

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