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Van Engines Blamed for Carbon Monoxide Levels that Caused Evacuation of Downtown Apartment Complex

Evacuations · Lexington

Van Engines Blamed for Carbon Monoxide Levels that Caused Evacuation of Downtown Apartment Complex

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No carbon monoxide-related illnesses were reported.See the Story

Kentucky Native and Army Veteran Calls for Change After Texas Flooding

Floods · Lexington

Kentucky Native and Army Veteran Calls for Change After Texas Flooding

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A petition to get an emergency siren system installed in Kerr County, Texas, has gained nearly 39,000 signatures.See the Story

Eastern Kentucky awarded millions to improve damaged infrastructure

Infrastructure · Lexington

Eastern Kentucky awarded millions to improve damaged infrastructure

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The cities of Beattyville, Fleming-Neon and Booneville along with the Knott County Fiscal Court will each receive funding.See the Story

Eight 'Win And You're In' Races Lead Record Stakes Schedule For Keeneland Fall Meet

22 stakes awarding a record $10.85 million are scheduled for the most lucrative stakes schedule for a racing season in Keeneland track history for the 17-day Fall Meet from Oct. 3-25. The Fall Meet also marks the 40th anniversary of the turf course at Keeneland, which in October 1985 became the first track in Kentucky to offer turf racing. Additionally, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund is contributing $2.55 million to Keeneland's Fall …Horse Racing · Lexington See the Story

More Measles Cases Reported in Lexington

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A Central Kentucky measles outbreak has now spread to nine cases, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington See the Story

Golden Alert issued for missing Lexington woman

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In a release, Lexington Police say 78-year-old Frances McKinney was last seen on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, around 5:55 p.m.Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington Read Article

Airport Road upgrades prompt move to prohibit parking

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LEXINGTON — The Lexington City Council is moving to prohibit parking along Airport Road following recent infrastructure improvements.Infrastructure · Lexington Read Article

Cynthiana woman to retire after volunteering more than 30 years at food pantry

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Around 40 families visit the Harrison County Food Pantry each week. The pantry is operated by a group of volunteers, and one of them has become a familiar face at the pantry for more than three decades.One of my favorite sayings is to bloom where you're planted, and I was planted here, said Marilyn Wash, who has deep roots in Cynthiana, going back to 1934. For the better part of her 90 years, Wash has served the Harrison County community.I think…Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington Read Article

Man killed in crash involving moped in Lexington identified

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UPDATE: July 11 at 5:33 p.m.According to the Fayette County Coroner, one person was killed after a crash involving a moped in the area of Russell Cave Road and Dixiana Domino Road on Friday. The coroner identified the victim as 47-year-old Shaun Stamper from Lexington.The release from the coroner states that Stamper died as a result of multiple blunt force trauma due to a motor vehicle collision.Original Story:One person is with life-threatening…Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington Read Article

Woman sentenced for stealing from former UK coach allowed to withdraw guilty plea

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In June, Marjorie Gonzalez, a once-trusted personal executive assistant to former UK women's basketball coach Kyra Elzy, was sentenced to the maximum punishment of eight years by Fayette Circuit Judge Lucy VanMeter. A special prosecutor in the case had recommended five years' probation with time served.But Friday, the judge allowed Gonzalez to withdraw her guilty plea, citing case law that backed up the motion to change her plea. However, Judge …Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington Read Article

Child dies following I-65 crash, driver faces multiple charges

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A crash that occurred on Interstate 65 in Kentucky in May has resulted in the death of a child and multiple charges for the driver responsible, according to a release from the Kentucky State Police.KSP responded to a collision at the 59-mile marker southbound on Interstate 65 near Horse Cave on May 30. According to investigators, a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander driven by 31-year-old Cory Bowles from Glasgow veered off the roadway and struck a parked…Lexington, Kentucky · Lexington Read Article

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