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Yesterday

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Lexington gun violence drops sharply, but One Lexington pushes prevention after latest shooting

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd returning to Lexington

WKYTYesterday

Turnout will decide Kentucky’s 6th District race between Dembo and Alvarado

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FOX 56 NewsYesterday

The Rail reveals first wave of 2027 shows for new Lexington venue: Lynyrd Skynyrd, BigXthaPlug, Cole Swindell

Spectrum NewsYesterday

What Lexington’s mortgage assistance program could mean for buyers

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Two juveniles hurt in shooting on Lexington's south side, police say

TicketNewsYesterday

Lexington’s The Rail Unveils Initial Lineup for New Venue

Sports IllustratedYesterday

Three players who will change the ceiling for Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Downed utility lines block part of Leestown Road in Lexington

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Man indicted on murder charge in stabbing death of Lexington mother

Legacy | ObituaryYesterday

Craig Harald Stavnes Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Care Cremation & Funeral Service - Bryan Avenue

Sports IllustratedYesterday

How to watch Kentucky's season opener against Manhattan

WKYTYesterday

First Alert Traffic: Leestown Rd. expected to be closed for several hours

FOX 56 NewsYesterday

Grand jury to review Lexington road rage case involving seriously injured motorcyclist

Sports IllustratedYesterday

A Kentucky Wildcat is a candidate for Naismith Player of the Year

FOX 56 NewsYesterday

Downed powerlines lead to hours-long Lexington road closure: What to know

DeadlineYesterday

Lexington Film Office Launches Workforce Development Initiative With Location Managers Guild

LEX 18 NewsYesterday

Lexington police officer injured in early morning crash on I-75

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Obama endorses Charles Booker in KY’s Senate race; Andy Barr has Trump backing

Yahoo SportsYesterday

Kentucky’s Zoom Diallo Breaks Silence on Deleted Instagram Account

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Early voter turnout higher than usual in Lexington and Kentucky, officials say (Video)

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

2 minors shot in a Lexington neighborhood, police say. What we know.

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Slideshow: Sovereignty wins the 2026 Breeders' Cup (Video)

FOX 56 NewsYesterday

2 injured in shooting near Lexington schools: What we know

WKYTYesterday

Neighbors rattled after morning shooting leaves 2 young people injured in Lexington

WKYTYesterday

What voters should know before Election Day in Lexington

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Kentucky AG drops appeal over Lexington judge impeachment, but says he does not ‘concede’

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Is Kentucky basketball a contender? Striking a newfound balance could be the key

The Courier-JournalYesterday

Kentucky vs. Tennessee storylines, players to watch in Week 10 SEC matchup

Knoxville News SentinelYesterday

Tennessee football vs Kentucky, Vols vs Wildcats through the years in photos

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Staff at KY juvenile jail forced autistic teen to stay in flooded cell, mocked him

Lexington Herald LeaderYesterday

Field Level Media Top 25: No. 24 Kentucky

Sunday, November 1

WKYTNov 1

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

Lexington Herald LeaderNov 1

Where to watch, how to follow the UK men’s hoops season opener vs. Manhattan

NacionaleNov 1

Kentucky 6 House race: Zach Dembo v Ralph Alvarado for Andy Barr's open seat in and around Lexington

FOX 56 NewsNov 1

Lexington student organizations host Day of the Dead celebration

FOX 56 NewsNov 1

Car crashes into Lexington ambulance, injuring 2

WKYTNov 1

How to help Lexington families experiencing hunger this holiday season

LEX 18 NewsNov 1

Family, man displaced after fire destroys Lexington home

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

Dean Lucas Ed.D. Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - E. Main St.

FOX 56 NewsNov 1

Lexington home in unstable condition after fire

LEX 18 NewsNov 1

African Children's Choir bringing music and mission to Lexington

Legacy | ObituaryNov 1

Shae Hopkins Obituary (2026) - Lexington, KY - Kerr Brothers Funeral Home - E. Main St.

WKYTNov 1

Two households displaced after Lexington house fire

Spectrum NewsNov 1

Unbeaten Hughes strengthens Kentucky Derby profile in Lexington

CBS NewsNov 1

Former President Obama endorses Charles Booker in Kentucky Senate race

LEX 18 NewsNov 1

2 hospitalized after car crashed into ambulance near Main and Mill streets in Lexington

WKYTNov 1

Lexington Police investigate early morning shooting

Saturday, October 31

The Courier-JournalOct 31

See photos from the KHSAA Cross Country Championships

WKYTOct 31

Two men facing charges following firearm disorder in Lexington

The Courier-JournalOct 31

Catch all the Breeders' Cup Saturday races with these photos from Keeneland

WKYTOct 31

Kentucky Newsmakers 10/31: Midterms election preview

WKYTOct 31

Kentucky Newsmakers 10/31: Midterm election preview

Yahoo SportsOct 31

How to watch 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic: Horse Racing, live stream, TV channel

The Courier-JournalOct 31

See the best fans, outfits and moments from Breeders' Cup 2026

Lexington Herald LeaderOct 31

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

Friday, October 30

LEX 18 NewsOct 30

Gorton, Carter lay out competing visions on housing, cameras and more in Lexington's mayoral race

Atlas ObscuraOct 30

Dixie Cup Water Tower in Lexington

6AM CityOct 30

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

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