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Yesterday

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

James Brown prepares to make history as Lexington's first Black vice mayor in January

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Mary M. Barnett Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Fender Funeral Directors

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John Bradley Gately Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Fender Funeral Directors

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Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Flu cases are 13x higher in KY than this time last year. Is it too late for the shot?

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Here’s where Lexington veterans can get free or discounted dinner on Veterans Day

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Top stories in Lexington, Kentucky on Nov. 11, 2026

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Lexington Harley-Davidson hosts Veterans Day appreciation event, collects donations for troops overseas

WKYTYesterday

Court documents reveal new details in Lexington sexual assault case

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Thomas Crehore Obituary (1926 - 2026) - Lexington, KY - Lexington Herald-Leader

A-Z AnimalsYesterday

A Lexington Couple Found 25 Snakes in Their New Home. Neighbors Already Called It ‘The Snake House’

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Kentucky’s first snow flurries of the season may be coming soon

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman involved in crash with deer on Bluegrass Parkway

Yahoo SportsYesterday

Mark Pope's Kentucky Nightmare Deepens as Heated Kansas Altercation Results in Two Technicals

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Where to watch, how to follow No. 13 Kentucky’s football game vs. Florida

FOX 56 NewsYesterday

Warrant reveals new details in Lexington armed sexual assault investigation

Fast Food ClubYesterday

Jean Farris in Lexington Offers Upscale Country Dinners Among the Vines on Old Richmond Road

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

This Fayette high school student is among the tops in the nation. Here’s why.

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

These are the best nursing homes in Kentucky, says US News & World Report

Gainesville SunYesterday

Florida football vs UK presents intriguing matchup of first-year SEC coaches

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

For Kentucky basketball, everything went wrong against Kansas. What happens next?

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Suffice to say, UK basketball getting smoked by Kansas was not what Mark Pope needed

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

From spurned to burned: Tyran Stokes powers Kansas past Kentucky basketball

Tuesday, November 10

LEX 18 NewsNov 10

Girl details alleged sexual assault inside Louisville Target, man later arrested in Lexington case

FOX 56 NewsNov 10

Henry Clay High School student lands spot in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade marching band

LEX 18 NewsNov 10

Lexington man detained by ICE after immigration appointment in Louisville

WKYTNov 10

Lexington opposes Kentucky American Water rate increase request

LEX 18 NewsNov 10

Nelson County community mourning after coach, teacher killed in murder-suicide

Hail Florida HailNov 10

Florida's recent games vs. Kentucky haven't been close, but this year might be different

Yahoo SportsNov 10

Kentucky Basketball Gaining Ground With 5-Star CJ Rosser

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 10

KY judge who Trump nominated for federal bench faces conduct investigation. Here’s why

Sports IllustratedNov 10

How to watch Kentucky take on Kansas in the Champions Classic

LEX 18 NewsNov 10

ONE Lexington brings community together to discuss suicide prevention, gun safety

Sports IllustratedNov 10

Three keys to the game for Kentucky basketball against Kansas

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 10

After 3rd win, what’s on Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton’s to-do list for the next 4 years?

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 10

Andy Barr to Senate, Zach Dembo flips KY-6: What Lexington talked about election week

Monday, November 9

WKYTNov 9

Lexington high school junior to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

LEX 18 NewsNov 9

Lexington man arrested in armed sexual assault investigation

WKYTNov 9

8 names added to Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Monument in Lexington

WKYTNov 9

Multi-vehicle injury crash shuts down section of road in Lexington

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 9

A Lexington high school will have a new interim baseball coach in 2027

Sports IllustratedNov 9

Zoom Diallo knows how big Kentucky's game against Kansas is

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 9

Meteor shower may bring ‘incredible fireballs.’ When to see it from Kentucky

UKAthleticsNov 9

Lexington Ranks First in College Basketball Fandom Index from Nielsen

FOX 56 NewsNov 9

Lexington initiative hosting public gun safety forum to expand efforts, resources

Visit Lexington, KentuckyNov 9

Top 6 Things To Do This Winter In Lexington, Kentucky

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Catherine Mathes Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Versailles, KY - Lexington Herald-Leader

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

Medalee Todd Molloy Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - Harrodsburg Road

Legacy | ObituaryNov 9

John Phillips Obituary (1962 - 2026) - Lexington, KY - Lexington Herald-Leader

Friday, November 6

MaxPrepsNov 6

Tates Creek High School (Lexington, KY) Football

MaxPrepsNov 6

Frederick Douglass High School (Lexington, KY) Football

Thursday, November 5

Atlas ObscuraNov 5

Dixie Cup Water Tower in Lexington

Wednesday, November 4

City of Lexington, Kentucky (.gov)Nov 4

Repurpose your yard signs!

Tuesday, November 3

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 3

Voters head to the polls in Lexington, Kentucky on Election Day (Video)

WKYTNov 3

Lexington police warn drivers, fans to expect heavy traffic at Rupp Arena Tonight

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 3

Lexington, KY election results: See vote tallies for mayor, city council

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 3

Find results here for key Kentucky elections that affect Lexington

Friday, October 30

City of Lexington, Kentucky (.gov)Oct 30

Opportunity zones good for Lexington, Mayor says

6AM CityOct 30

Plan Ahead: Don't miss these events happening in Lexington this month

Thursday, October 29

City of Lexington, Kentucky (.gov)Oct 29

City establishes Code Enforcement Database

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