Kentucky News
Laying down new pavement along Lexington streets is something that often interests both citizens and Council members representing residents. Members of the Council’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee got an update this week.
The Commonwealth
Lexington/Richmond News
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Laying down new pavement along Lexington streets is something that often interests both citizens and Council members representing residents. Members of the Council’s Environmental Quality and Public Works Committee got an update this week.
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It is certainly the horse racing season in the Commonwealth. Saturday's 150th running of the Kentucky Derby follows the 100th running of the Bluegrass Stakes last month at Keeneland. Lexington Rotarians got their annual Thoroughbred racing update Thursday.
Off the Beaten Path with Sam Dick
Sam Dick
Sam Dick travels to Manchester, Kentucky to visit a woman who has made it her mission to help recovering addicts
Sam Dick visited a Franklin County farm featuring artistic sculptures from across the globe
Eastern Standard
The focus of Episode 4 of Democracy Optimist, an Eastern Standard special election year series: 4.6 million Americans have lost their right to vote because of a felony conviction due to a policy known as felon disenfranchisement. The policy has a disproportionate impact on people of color given our criminal legal system.
Kentucky Arts & Culture
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“The Heart of the Turf: Racing’s Black Pioneers” showcases photos, art and video interviews of around 100 Black jockeys, trainers and owners from the early 19th century to modern times. It was previously on display in the Keeneland library throughout 2023.
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Northern Kentucky log cabin makes for a unique gallery to showcase the work of local artists
Today's Interview
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Arts Contributor Kate Savage talks with Artist Wylie Caudill.
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Our monthly conversation with EKU President David McFaddin
More Kentucky News Stories
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A monthlong celebration of Lexington’s Asian American-Pacific Islander culture kicks off Friday evening. This is a follow-up to an inaugural celebration last year.
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One of the first buildings visitors to Eastern Kentucky University see coming off Interstate 75 down the By-Pass is Alumni Coliseum. It’s been like that for well over a half-century. And it will remain so on the outside, but the inside is undergoing major change.
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Lexington’s Commissioner of Housing Advocacy and Community Development says a $10 million state appropriation will benefit an affordable housing initiative in more ways than one.
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The Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program Review Panel will help determine which projects are best suited for promoting agricultural efficiency
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Wednesday afternoon brought an opportunity for Lexington city officials and park enthusiasts to gather at the River. The scene was a groundbreaking ceremony
NPR News
Weather Data Source: Lexington 30 days weather
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