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Madison County election officials prepare voting machines, expect high turnout

County Clerk Kenny Barger says security measures are in place across 10 polling sites ahead of Election Day.

Madison County, KY · 5d
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Raised crosswalk work begins at West Short and Market streets in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Work on a new raised crosswalk began Monday at a busy Lexington intersection. The crosswalk will be at the intersection of West Short and Market streets, according to city officials, and will help reduce collisions by making pedestrians more visible and reducing traffic speeds. Work will...

Lexington, KY · 5d
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Davis Makes History With Union County’s First State Cross Country Championship

Union County junior Thomas Davis made school history Saturday, winning the individual championship at the Kentucky Beef Council Class 2A State Cross Country Meet in Lexington. Davis covered the 3.1-mile course at the Kentucky Horse Park in a school-record 15:45.78, becoming the first runner in Union County history to win an individual state cross country title. His time also beat the previous school record, set by Tristan Coy last year, by nearly nine seconds.

Union County, KY · 6d
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The Future of Fayette County Schools: A candidate conversation

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Three of the five candidates running for two Fayette County Public Schools Board of Education seats discussed district finances, the search for a new superintendent, relations with state lawmakers, school names and building maintenance during a candidate forum hosted by WKYT ahead of Tuesday’s general election.

Fayette County, KY · 6d
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Kentucky has 1 billionaire, see who she is

Stacker compiled the richest billionaires in Kentucky using data from Forbes. Net worth is as of October 19, 2026. The first billionaire is generally considered to be John D. Rockefeller in 1916, though some argue it was Henry Ford in 1925. Fast-forward over 100 years and there are now around 3,000 billionaires around the world. Read on to see which billionaires live in your area and the richest across the country.

Kentucky · 7d

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Voter turnout steady in Madison, Laurel counties

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - The second day of voting ended Friday with steady turnout in a number of counties. County clerks in some counties south of Lexington said what they are seeing mirrors the primary election. Some voters said a lot is at stake in this election. Voters in Berea. A...

Laurel County, KY · 8d

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Venture through a Wicked World in Jessamine County

Wicked World Scaregrounds in Jessamine County has been named one of the scariest Halloween houses in the country. Consisting of three terrifying worlds and 120 characters, this scareground will leave you with nightmares you'll want to come back for.

Jessamine County, KY · 8d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Seeing long lines for Lexington early voting? Turnout close to a presidential election year

Lexington’s first day of early voting had a similar turnout to that day in the last presidential election, according to the Fayette County Clerk’s Office. And long lines at polling places Friday suggests the city is seeing high turnout for a second day. Lines were not only longer than usual, but moved slower, said Quin Welch, a spokesperson for the clerk’s office, which oversees local elections. Some people waited in line for an hour or longer, but it appeared they were moving faster Friday morning. “We’re seeing a lot more early voters than we typically do at the libraries,” Welch told the Herald-Leader. “We’re kind of near normal presidential year turnout as it is now.” There were 1,276 fewer voters Thursday in Lexington than on the city’s first day of early voting in the 2024 presidential election, which Welch said is a slim margin. The Lexington Public Library Eastside Branch drew the most voters, 1,600, of all local precincts Thursday. The Northside Branch had 1,364 voters, Tate’s Creek had 1,341, Marksbury had 1,235, Beaumont had 953 and Central had 807. The voter turnout statewide has been 61% greater than on the first day of early voting in 2023, according to

Lexington, KY · 8d

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Kentucky early voting tops 400,000 as UK professor cautions against reading early party totals

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - More than 400,000 Kentuckians have cast ballots less than 48 hours before Election Day, and state leaders say early turnout has broken previous records. Early turnout compared with past elections. Lines of early voters formed at polling sites across Kentucky. Secretary of State Michael Adams said...

Kentucky · 6d

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Richmond holds annual Halloween Hoedown

RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) - The city of Richmond held its annual Halloween Hoedown, which shut down parts of Main Street. Attendees wore costumes that included minions, a birthday cake and aliens. Some animals also were dressed up. The event featured trick-or-treating, booths with games, a petting zoo and activities for...

Richmond, KY · 9d

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Lexington launches public database to track code violations, landlords

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Lexington residents can now track property violations, ownership history, and landlord records through a newly launched public city website. The online portal allows users to search by address or property owner to view up to three years of Code Enforcement history. Records update every 15 days, providing details on specific violations, links to relevant property maintenance codes, and whether issues remain open or resolved.

Lexington, KY · 9d

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Gatton Foundation Pours $30M Into Lexington Arboretum's Biggest Makeover Yet

Dorotha Smith Oatts Visitor Center — Arboretum Renovation And Event Expansion. The Bill Gatton Foundation has committed $30 million to The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky, funding new and renovated facilities along with landscape improvements across the 100-acre Lexington site. UK President Eli Capilouto announced the gift at a celebration at The Arboretum on Thursday, and the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees formally accepted it the previous week, on Oct. 23.

Lexington, KY · 8d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Incumbent Adrielle Camuel, Republican Hannah Beth Rivera face off in KY House District 93

Democratic incumbent Adrielle Camuel is taking on Republican candidate Hannah Beth Rivera in the race for Lexington’s District 93 seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives. The 93rd District encompasses areas primarily off Tates Creek Road, mostly outside New Circle Road and along Man O’ War Boulevard, including neighborhoods around Armstrong Mill Road and Centre Parkway and running along Delong Road down to the Jessamine County line. Adrielle Camuel Camuel, 54, is an administrative assistant in Fayette County Public Schools’ Central Office who earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Louisville. She has served in the legislature since 2023, when she won a special election to complete the term begun by Rep. Lamin Swann, a Democrat who won the seat in 2022 but died unexpectedly in May 2023. Camuel said she enjoys her work in Frankfort and has more she wants to accomplish. One of her biggest concerns for the district and state is the cost of living. “It’s groceries. It’s gas. It’s housing. It’s access to healthcare,” she said. “It’s also access to insurance. We’ve got families who make just a little bit too much to qualify for ... Medicaid.” She said she’d like to find ways

Lexington, KY · 7d

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New Ukrainian support center opens in Nicholasville

Many Ukrainian families living in Kentucky are facing an uncertain future as they wait for immigration documents and work permits to be renewed.

Nicholasville, KY · 7d

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Whitley County’s winless regular season marks first since 1972 as losing streak reaches 20 games

WILLIAMSBURG — Whitley County’s struggles continued Friday as the Colonels closed out their regular season with a 48-6 loss to Madison Southern, marking the program’s first winless regular season in 54 years. The loss dropped Whitley County to 0-10 and extended the Colonels’ losing streak to 20...

Whitley County, KY · 8d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Here are the hours for trick-or-treating in Lexington - plus, safety tips

Ringing the doorbell, eagerly waiting in a costume at the door and saying those three words that make Halloween what it is: trick-or-treat. Kids across the country will put on a costume Saturday night and walk around their neighborhoods in pursuit of candy. Whether you are out with kids, or behind the door with candy, here are some things to know. Trick-or-treat times Lexington-Fayette County says trick-or-treating hours are from 6-8 p.m. on Halloween night. The following surrounding counties are some of which have set the same hours. Clark County Woodford County Jessamine County Scott County Bourbon County Safety while trick-or-treating According to the American Red Cross , children are twice as likely to be hit my a vehicle on Halloween than any other day of the year, so doing what you can to ensure their safety is extremely important. One of the ways to make Halloween night safer for trick-or-treaters, Red Cross said, is to make sure they are visible. There are numerous avenues to achieve higher visibility by way of their costume: Use face makeup instead of masks. Add reflective tape to costumes and treat bags. Wear flame-resistant costumes and wigs. Wear light-colored costumes or clothes if possible.

Lexington, KY · 7d

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City of Richmond comes together for annual Halloween Hoedown

RICHMOND Ky – The city of Richmond hosted its annual Halloween Hoedown on Main Street. Halloween Hoedown is an annual tradition in downtown Richmond that has been ongoing for over 20 years. The event brings in businesses and organizations from all over Richmond to interact with community members in a trick or treat setting.

Richmond, KY · 8d

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12 Things Only a Kentucky Childhood Teaches You

Tornado drills, snow days and a clock that changes partway across the state: Kentucky kids learn some things early. Here are the lessons many Kentuckians say only home could teach. 1. Derby Day. Derby Day falls on the first Saturday in May, when the Kentucky Derby runs at Churchill Downs...

Kentucky · 9d

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Lexington will spend leftover budget money on paving, affordable housing program & more

The new program will reduce the cost of mortgage payments for lower-income households, according to a city release.

Lexington, KY · 9d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Linda Gorton out-raises Raquel Carter in final period before Lexington mayor election

Mayor Linda Gorton has out-raised challenger Raquel Carter in the final campaign reporting period before the Nov. 3 general election, campaign finance reports show. Gorton raised $30,960 between Oct. 5 and Oct. 19, according to Kentucky Registry of Election Finance campaign finance reports. Carter raised $26,520.45 during that same time period. This is the second reporting period Gorton has received more campaign contributions than Carter. Carter, the owner of Guide Realty and a first-time candidate, still leads Gorton in overall fundraising for the general election cycle, campaign reports show. Carter has raised $259,435.10 and had $97,641 left to spend, according to Oct. 28 campaign finance reports. The reports cover the fundraising push before the Nov. 3 election. Gorton has raised $214,084.17 and had $50,294.48 left to spend, reports show. Gorton, who is in her second term as mayor, is also a former longtime Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council member and vice mayor, has beaten better-funded candidates in prior elections. Former Councilman David Kloiber raised nearly six times what Gorton raised in the 2022 race , thanks to personal loans to his campaign. Gorton easily beat the first-term councilman, receiving 71% of the vote. The only polling released in the race was

Lexington, KY · 9d