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Lexington’s newest concert venue announces first 10 shows

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington’s newest concert venue announced its debut show lineup ahead of its early 2027 opening. The Rail will host 10 shows across its first six months in operation:. Lynyrd Skynyrd — Saturday, Jan. 23, 2027. Umphrey’s McGee — Friday, Feb. 5, 2027.

Lexington, KY · 4d

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Lexington welcomes new faces to Urban County Council

Lexington's Urban County Council will soon welcome several new members, including Stephenie Hoelscher, Tina Bryson and Chris Woodall.

Lexington, KY · 2d

Eastern Progress

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Kentucky voters decide major statewide and local races on Election Day

RICHMOND, Ky. – Kentucky voters headed to the polls yesterday, Tuesday, Nov. 3, to decide several major statewide and local races, including an open U.S. Senate seat and multiple Madison County government positions. One of the biggest races was the U.S. Senate contest to replace longtime Sen. Mitch McConnell,...

Madison County, KY · 2d

Kentucky Lantern

In Kentucky’s largest cities, voters reup their mayors

Incumbent mayors in Kentucky’s two biggest cities won their reelection bids in Tuesday’s General Election. Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will both continue in their roles after nonpartisan elections. As of 10:30 p.m. Greenberg received more than 130,670 votes and had claimed victory; Gorton received more than 56,000. In Louisville, Greenberg […]

Louisville, KY · 3d

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Lexington celebrates 3 years of Mobile Market serving food deserts

Launched following a 2020 report, the mobile grocery store serves underserved neighborhoods by providing fresh produce and staples

Lexington, KY · 2d

LEX18 News

LIVE UPDATES: Tracking the latest 2026 Kentucky midterm election updates

Watch 2026 Kentucky midterm election coverage on Lex18.com, the LEX News Roku app, or the LEX News 18 YouTube page.

Kentucky · 3d

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Live Updates: Polls closed in the state of Kentucky

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Polls have closed for the entire state of Kentucky and now results are coming in. Races on the ballot include U.S. Senate, U.S. House, Kentucky Senate and Kentucky House seats. Live Updates. 9:35 p.m. ET - WKYT calls the Lexington mayor’s race for incumbent Linda Gorton....

Kentucky · 3d

themurraysentinel.org

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Scenes from election night in Kentucky

Supporters of Zach Dembo, Kentucky Sixth Congressional District Democratic candidate, cheer during Dembo’s victory speach at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington, Nov. 3, 2026. (Photo by Brian Simms for Kentucky Lantern) Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg won his bid for reelection. Nov. 3, 2026. (Kentucky Lantern photo by...

Kentucky · 2d

WEKU

Lexington voters OK increased council pay, accountability measures, more

The three charter amendments were created by an assembly organized by CivicLex.

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Hoptown Chronicle

Elizabeth McCoy chosen for Flame of Excellence Award

Elizabeth McCoy, chief executive officer of Planters Bank in Hopkinsville, has been chosen for Leadership Kentucky’s Flame of Excellence Award. “The Flame of Excellence Award recognizes outstanding Kentuckians who demonstrate exceptional leadership and a lasting commitment to strengthening communities throughout the Commonwealth,” Leadership Kentucky said in a press release. “McCoy has led Planters Bank for over two decades, helping grow the institution while serving in leadership roles with other organizations, including the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.”

Hopkinsville, KY · 4d

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Several Kentucky races uncontested on Tuesday’s ballot

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentuckians looking through their ballots Tuesday may find races with only one candidate. In Fayette County, the judge-executive, county clerk, county attorney and sheriff races are all uncontested. The same can be seen in Madison County. Voter attention on national politics. Dr. Stephen Voss, an elections...

Fayette County, KY · 4d

The Winchester Sun

Downtown businesses gather together to spread spirit of Halloween

The day before Halloween, Crystal Coven Mystic Cottage, Kettle and Quill, and The Book Nook on Main each held events to celebrate the season. Specifically, the Coven hosted an Enchanted […]

Winchester, KY · 3d

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What to know about Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, Lexington mayoral races

Voters across Kentucky are heading to the polls to decide several key races, including who will represent the state's 6th Congressional District and who will serve as Lexington's next mayor.

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Lexington Herald-Leader

Find results here for key Kentucky elections that affect Lexington

Kentuckians cast ballots Tuesday in state, local and federal races, with polls closing at 6 p.m. Lexington’s mayoral contest, statehouse seats and a rare open U.S. Senate race topped the ballot. The Herald-Leader is following results with updated numbers across several races. Find more information at the links below: Kentucky House, Senate races on the ballot. Live updates here See latest vote tallies for Lexington mayor, council Results for U.S. House and Senate seats can be found here The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

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Lexington road reopened after removal of downed power lines

Leestown Road in Lexington has been partially shut down as crews work to clear downed utility lines across the road.

Lexington, KY · 4d

theasphaltpro.com

How to Pave a Gravel Road

Paving an old gravel road with asphalt mix requires attention to subbase and moisture. When it’s time to update an old roadway from gravel to blacktop, best asphalt paving practices still win the day. As the paving contractor, you want to verify what the county may have done to the structure in the past, then approach it with a skilled asphalt crew.

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State inspectors find razor blades, mold at Ky. jail with history of deaths, escapes

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mold, broken toilets and razor blades on cell floors inside the Madison County Detention Center are among some of the findings noted in the most recent annual inspection by the Kentucky Department of Corrections. The findings are the latest in a string of persistent problems at...

Madison County, KY · 5d

repairerdrivennews.com

Toyota Kentucky gave $1.4 million in educational and workforce grants this year

Toyota Kentucky has awarded $1.4 million in educational and workforce training grants this year to nonprofit organizations across Central Kentucky, according to a press release. The grants support hands-on STEM education, mentoring, workforce training and career placement programs, the release adds. Toyota Kentucky says the programs help to equip students...

Kentucky · 3d

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