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Road Trip to Lexington: Explore Kentucky's Rich History and Equestrian Culture

Road Trip to Lexington: Explore Kentucky’s Rich History and Equestrian Culture

November 20, 2024

Road Trip to Lexington: Discover the Horse Capital of the World Lexington, Kentucky is beckoning Louisvillians to embark on a scenic road trip, approximately 90 minutes away from the city....

Lexington Fashion House Redefines Holiday Retail with Personalized Experience

Lexington Fashion House Redefines Holiday Retail with Personalized Experience

November 20, 2024

Lexington is witnessing a unique approach to the holiday retail rush as Albert Lukonga, the owner of Albert Couture, shifts the focus away from traditional holiday sales. Unlike many retail...

Survey Highlights Parental Satisfaction and Challenges in Kentucky's Education System

Survey Highlights Parental Satisfaction and Challenges in Kentucky’s Education System

November 20, 2024

Survey Reveals Insights on Educational Opportunities for Kentucky Families Louisville, KY — The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence has released new findings detailing Kentucky parents’ perceptions of educational opportunities within...

Allegiant Travel Company Announces New Flight Route from Lexington to Sarasota Starting at $59

Allegiant Travel Company Announces New Flight Route from Lexington to Sarasota Starting at $59

November 20, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Allegiant Travel Company has announced new flight routes across the nation, including a significant addition from Blue Grass Airport in Lexington to Sarasota, Florida. The one-way fare...

Panda Cuisine Under New Ownership Introduces Exciting Buffet Options While Preserving Beloved Dim Sum Menu

Panda Cuisine Under New Ownership Introduces Exciting Buffet Options While Preserving Beloved Dim Sum Menu

November 20, 2024

Lexington is welcoming a fresh chapter for a local favorite, Panda Cuisine, which has new ownership and exciting buffet offerings while preserving its beloved Dim Sum menu. New owner Bo...

New Community Hub Opens in Lexington to Provide Vital Services for Low-Income Residents

New Community Hub Opens in Lexington to Provide Vital Services for Low-Income Residents

November 20, 2024

Lexington, Ky. – A new community hub located at 535 W 2nd Street in Lexington is set to provide essential services for low-income residents in the area. This collaborative space...

Sewer Upgrade Project Underway at Cove Spring Park to Enhance Local Infrastructure

Sewer Upgrade Project Underway at Cove Spring Park to Enhance Local Infrastructure

November 19, 2024

Frankfort, KY – A significant sewer upgrade is currently underway at Cove Spring Park, as heavy equipment has been spotted operating in the parking lot of the popular wetland area...

Lexington Catholic High School Launches Scholarship Fund in Honor of Father Norman Fischer

Lexington Catholic High School Launches Scholarship Fund in Honor of Father Norman Fischer

November 19, 2024

Lexington, Ky. – Lexington Catholic High School has launched a new scholarship fund to honor the legacy of Father Norman Fischer, a respected spiritual leader in the community. Announced on...

BCTC Expands Facilities with New Campus in Winchester to Enhance Educational Offerings

BCTC Expands Facilities with New Campus in Winchester to Enhance Educational Offerings

November 19, 2024

Winchester, Kentucky – Bluegrass Community and Technical College (BCTC) is set to expand its facilities, enhancing educational offerings for the local community. On November 14, the college hosted a Community...

Finance

Experts Warn of Increasing Online Scams as Holiday Shopping Season Approaches

Experts Warn of Increasing Online Scams as Holiday Shopping Season Approaches

November 18, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. – As the holiday season approaches, consumers are gearing up for online shopping in hopes of finding the perfect gifts. However, experts warn about the increasing sophistication of...

Georgetown Advances Local Development Projects and Community Support Efforts

Georgetown Advances Local Development Projects and Community Support Efforts

November 13, 2024

Georgetown Sees Progress in Local Development and Community Support Initiatives Georgetown, KY – Significant developments are underway in Georgetown as city officials reported exciting progress on local projects during a...

New $6.8 Million Hope Center Expansion in Lexington to Provide Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans

New $6.8 Million Hope Center Expansion in Lexington to Provide Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans

November 13, 2024

Lexington is set to welcome a significant new resource for homeless veterans with the upcoming opening of a $6.8 million expansion at the Hope Center. According to officials, the facility...

KCTCS Forensic Audit Reveals No Fraud, Stresses Need for Stronger Policies and Staff Training

KCTCS Forensic Audit Reveals No Fraud, Stresses Need for Stronger Policies and Staff Training

November 12, 2024

Versailles, Kentucky – The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has recently completed a forensic audit conducted by KPMG, which found no evidence of fraud or criminal behavior. However,...

Kentucky Community and Technical College System Completes Forensic Audit with No Fraud Detected, Calls for Policy Improvements

Kentucky Community and Technical College System Completes Forensic Audit with No Fraud Detected, Calls for Policy Improvements

November 11, 2024

Frankfort, Kentucky – The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has released findings from an external forensic audit conducted by KPMG, which revealed no evidence of fraud or criminal...

KCTCS Audit Reveals No Fraud but Calls for Improvements in Policies and Training

KCTCS Audit Reveals No Fraud but Calls for Improvements in Policies and Training

November 9, 2024

VERSAILLES, Ky. — The Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) has released findings from an external audit carried out by KPMG, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and accountability of...

Tempur Sealy International Reports Strong Q3 Earnings with $130 Million Profit

Tempur Sealy International Reports Strong Q3 Earnings with $130 Million Profit

November 8, 2024

Tempur Sealy International Reports Strong Q3 Earnings Lexington, Ky. — Tempur Sealy International Inc. (TPX) announced on Thursday that its third-quarter earnings reached $130 million, translating to a profit of...

Rain Expected Tonight as Ramaco Resources Reports Third Quarter Loss

Rain Expected Tonight as Ramaco Resources Reports Third Quarter Loss

November 5, 2024

Rain Expected Tonight as Ramaco Resources Reports Third Quarter Loss LEXINGTON, Ky. – Forecasts indicate partly cloudy skies transitioning to rain overnight, with a low temperature around 65°F and an...

Lexington Finalizes Master Plan for 2,800 Acres of Urban Development, First Since 1997

Lexington Finalizes Master Plan for 2,800 Acres of Urban Development, First Since 1997

November 5, 2024

Lexington has finalized a master plan for the development of 2,800 acres that will soon be added to the city’s growth boundary. This decision follows over a year of discussions...

CONSTRUCTION

Sewer Upgrade Project Underway at Cove Spring Park to Enhance Local Infrastructure

Sewer Upgrade Project Underway at Cove Spring Park to Enhance Local Infrastructure

November 19, 2024

Frankfort, KY – A significant sewer upgrade is currently underway at Cove Spring Park, as heavy equipment has been spotted operating in the parking lot of the popular wetland area...

Lexington Eyes Solar Energy Potential on Closed Landfill Amid Controversy Over Agricultural Land Use

Lexington Eyes Solar Energy Potential on Closed Landfill Amid Controversy Over Agricultural Land Use

November 16, 2024

Lexington is exploring the potential to establish a large solar operation on a closed landfill site located at Haley Pike in far eastern Fayette County. Mayor Linda Gorton announced that...

Lexington Considers Solar Energy Integration with Proposed Landfill Solar Farm

Lexington Considers Solar Energy Integration with Proposed Landfill Solar Farm

November 15, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The city is exploring the potential for solar energy integration, as announced by Mayor Linda Gorton on Thursday. An internal research group has been tasked with assessing...

Lexington Approves New Apartment Complexes and Retail Spaces to Transform Downtown Area

Lexington Approves New Apartment Complexes and Retail Spaces to Transform Downtown Area

November 15, 2024

Lexington is set to undergo significant transformation with the approval of new apartment complexes and retail spaces in a burgeoning downtown area. Recently, the Urban County Planning Commission granted final...

Wingstop Set to Open Third Location in Lexington, Expanding Competitive Chicken Wing Market

Wingstop Set to Open Third Location in Lexington, Expanding Competitive Chicken Wing Market

November 14, 2024

Lexington is set to welcome its third Wingstop location, as the popular chicken wing restaurant plans to open a new outlet on Woodland Avenue. The Texas-based chain, recognized for its...

Georgetown Advances Local Development Projects and Community Support Efforts

Georgetown Advances Local Development Projects and Community Support Efforts

November 13, 2024

Georgetown Sees Progress in Local Development and Community Support Initiatives Georgetown, KY – Significant developments are underway in Georgetown as city officials reported exciting progress on local projects during a...

New $6.8 Million Hope Center Expansion in Lexington to Provide Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans

New $6.8 Million Hope Center Expansion in Lexington to Provide Transitional Housing for Homeless Veterans

November 13, 2024

Lexington is set to welcome a significant new resource for homeless veterans with the upcoming opening of a $6.8 million expansion at the Hope Center. According to officials, the facility...

Demolition Permit Requested for Historic Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Location in Lexington

Demolition Permit Requested for Historic Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Location in Lexington

November 12, 2024

Lexington, KY – A significant piece of the city’s culinary history is set to disappear as a demolition permit has been requested for the site of the original Lee’s Famous...

Kentucky Launches $22 Million Livestock Innovation Center to Support Agricultural Growth

Kentucky Launches $22 Million Livestock Innovation Center to Support Agricultural Growth

November 7, 2024

VERSAILLES, Ky. — A new multimillion dollar initiative, the Kentucky Livestock Innovation Center, is set to bolster the livestock industry in Kentucky. This center aims to provide essential resources and...

Marketing

Experts Warn of Increasing Online Scams as Holiday Shopping Season Approaches

Experts Warn of Increasing Online Scams as Holiday Shopping Season Approaches

November 18, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. – As the holiday season approaches, consumers are gearing up for online shopping in hopes of finding the perfect gifts. However, experts warn about the increasing sophistication of...

Lexington Considers Solar Energy Integration with Proposed Landfill Solar Farm

Lexington Considers Solar Energy Integration with Proposed Landfill Solar Farm

November 15, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The city is exploring the potential for solar energy integration, as announced by Mayor Linda Gorton on Thursday. An internal research group has been tasked with assessing...

Kentucky Governor Launches "New Kentucky Home" Initiative to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth

Kentucky Governor Launches “New Kentucky Home” Initiative to Boost Tourism and Economic Growth

November 13, 2024

Lexington, Ky. — In the wake of a record-breaking tourism year in 2023, Governor Andy Beshear has introduced a new initiative aimed at bolstering Kentucky’s economy. The “New Kentucky Home”...

Kentucky Achieves Record High Exports of $40.2 Billion in 2023, Boosting Local Economy

Kentucky Achieves Record High Exports of $40.2 Billion in 2023, Boosting Local Economy

October 27, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. — In a significant boost for the local economy, Kentucky has achieved a record high in exports in 2023, with a total of $40.2 billion. This represents a...

Bourbon Barrel Podcasting Elevates Lexington's Podcast Scene with Professional Services

Bourbon Barrel Podcasting Elevates Lexington’s Podcast Scene with Professional Services

October 20, 2024

Lexington, Kentucky – In 2019, Jennifer Longworth transformed her passion for podcasts into a business, launching Bourbon Barrel Podcasting. Located in Lexington, the company caters to a diverse range of...

Lexington Launches FilmLEX Initiative to Attract Film Productions and Boost Local Economy

Lexington Launches FilmLEX Initiative to Attract Film Productions and Boost Local Economy

October 17, 2024

Lexington is making a strategic move to enhance its position as a prime location for film productions. On Tuesday, the city’s tourism division, VisitLEX, unveiled a new initiative called FilmLEX,...

Emergency Services Collaboration

Laurel and Whitley Counties Merge Emergency Management Operations to Enhance Response Efficiency

September 25, 2024

Laurel and Whitley Counties, Kentucky – Emergency management agencies in Laurel and Whitley counties are merging operations to enhance resource efficiency in response to a decline in volunteer numbers. This...

Kentucky housing meeting

Exploring Kentucky’s Housing Shortage: A Call for Action

September 12, 2024

Exploring Kentucky’s Housing Shortage: A Call for Action Welcome to the heart of Kentucky, where the vibrant community spirit is palpable, yet we face an urgent concern that is today...

School Community Engagement

Fayette County Public Schools Shifts Away from X to Focus on More Engaging Social Media Platforms

September 12, 2024

Fayette County Public Schools Bids Farewell to X, Welcomes Other Platforms In a significant shift towards enhancing community engagement, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) have announced that they will...

Real Estate

Lexington Considers Solar Energy Integration with Proposed Landfill Solar Farm

Lexington Considers Solar Energy Integration with Proposed Landfill Solar Farm

November 15, 2024

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The city is exploring the potential for solar energy integration, as announced by Mayor Linda Gorton on Thursday. An internal research group has been tasked with assessing...

Wingstop Set to Open Third Location in Lexington, Expanding Competitive Chicken Wing Market

Wingstop Set to Open Third Location in Lexington, Expanding Competitive Chicken Wing Market

November 14, 2024

Lexington is set to welcome its third Wingstop location, as the popular chicken wing restaurant plans to open a new outlet on Woodland Avenue. The Texas-based chain, recognized for its...

Lexington Residents Rally Against Short-Term Rentals Amid Rising Community Concerns

Lexington Residents Rally Against Short-Term Rentals Amid Rising Community Concerns

November 13, 2024

Lexington is facing a contentious debate over the rise of short-term rentals (STRs) in residential neighborhoods, as residents express concerns about the impact on their community. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County...

Demolition Permit Requested for Historic Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken Location in Lexington

Demolition Permit Requested for Historic Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken Location in Lexington

November 12, 2024

Lexington, KY – A significant piece of the city’s culinary history is set to disappear as a demolition permit has been requested for the site of the original Lee’s Famous...

Homelessness Awareness Efforts Increase as Lexington Sees Significant Rise in Homeless Population

Homelessness Awareness Efforts Increase as Lexington Sees Significant Rise in Homeless Population

November 9, 2024

Homelessness Awareness Efforts Increase in Lexington Lexington, Ky. — Local organizations in Lexington are mobilizing to enhance awareness surrounding homelessness, as recent data reveals a nearly 26% increase in homelessness...

Fayette Alliance Advocates for Data-Driven Solutions in Lexington's Urban Development Challenges

Fayette Alliance Advocates for Data-Driven Solutions in Lexington’s Urban Development Challenges

November 5, 2024

Lexington, KY – The Fayette Alliance has affirmed its commitment to data-driven solutions addressing the growth challenges facing Fayette County, emphasizing its advocacy for responsible and sustainable urban development. In...

Lexington Finalizes Master Plan for 2,800 Acres of Urban Development, First Since 1997

Lexington Finalizes Master Plan for 2,800 Acres of Urban Development, First Since 1997

November 5, 2024

Lexington has finalized a master plan for the development of 2,800 acres that will soon be added to the city’s growth boundary. This decision follows over a year of discussions...

Lexington Bourbon Store Faces New Changes as Properties Go Up for Sale

Lexington Bourbon Store Faces New Changes as Properties Go Up for Sale

November 2, 2024

Lexington Bourbon Store Faces New Changes as Properties Go Up for Sale Lexington, KY – Justins’ House of Bourbon, known for its vintage spirits, is undergoing significant changes as both...

Lexington Prepares for Key City Council Election as Candidates Address Development Concerns in District 12

Lexington Prepares for Key City Council Election as Candidates Address Development Concerns in District 12

November 1, 2024

Lexington is gearing up for a crucial City Council election, with candidates vying for the District 12 seat. One of the key contenders, Hil Boone, aims to bring a fresh...

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