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Over the next 10 days, we’re launching a reader-driven campaign to sustain what we do best.
November 10, 2025 06:00 AM
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Staff
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City
A rare piece of history returns home to Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate
June 12, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
Fayette County Public Schools introduces historic $677.4 million budget
The money will support hiring new staff, increasing salaries, purchasing new equipment, and upgrading transportation within Fayette County Public Schools.
May 23, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Volunteer
Really Really Free Market returns for the 2023 season
Support the community while reducing unnecessary waste.
May 22, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Development
High Street Redevelopment project gets green light to begin construction
Work could begin as early as 2024 — bringing a grocery store, hotel, parking + more downtown.
May 21, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
Learn more about how our Municipal Equality Index score has changed over time
We compare our previous Municipal Equality Index scores from the Human Rights Campaign... plus, how that score might change.
May 17, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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City
Meet the Fayette County Conservation District
Soil testing, rain gardens, pollinators, oh my.
May 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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City
LEXtoday answers local Reddit questions
You asked, we answered.
April 28, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Sports
Counter Clocks opening weekend
The Lexington, KY minor league baseball team opens another season but this time with a new name, look, and amenities for fans.
April 25, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Government
Mayor Linda Gorton reveals first round of 2023 budget
A robust, strong + can-do list of items.
April 19, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Education
Counter Clocks honor Fayette County High School student with new scholarship
How the team is celebrating the memory of Trinity Gay.
April 14, 2023
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Aayat Ali
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Molly Thompson
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Limestone living on Cooper Drive
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Clip in for the citywide biking campaign Cycle September
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