History

a man and a horse
City
Lexington toponymy: The origin of local places named after horses
We dive into horse-related place names around Lexington.
April 20, 2026 10:01 AM
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Travel and Outdoors
The Gorge that almost wasn’t
At one point in its history, Kentucky’s Red River Gorge was almost intentionally flooded.
October 10, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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City
An explanation karst topography and how it affects Lexington, KY
July 18, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
The sister cities sign outside of the Bluegrass Airport
City
Visiting one of Lexington’s sister cities
July 12, 2022
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LEXtoday Intern
a steamboat
History
The invention of the steamboat and Lexington, KY
July 6, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
A plaque featuring a dog.
History
Learn about Lexington’s town dog, Smiley Pete
June 9, 2022
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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History
A history of UK HealthCare
May 23, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
A big brick home.
History
Exploring Lexington’s Northside historic district
May 12, 2022
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Molly Thompson
a photo of a man and a horse
History
The history and legacy of Will Harbut
April 13, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
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History
Q+A with Carly Muetterties
March 16, 2022
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Aaron Mikel
The outside of the Lyric Theatre at night.
History
The Lyric Theatre: Connecting past + present through art
The Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center
February 25, 2022
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Molly Thompson
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Latest News
A shot of downtown Lexington looking down Main Street
Understanding Lexington’s noise ordinance
A quick guide to keeping the party neighbor-friendly.
December 15, 2025
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Alexis Baker
A child paints a canvas hanging on a wall.
Play
Kid-friendly activities around Lexington
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Lexington, KY has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
December 12, 2025
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Aayat Ali
A painted wall that says "Mirror Twin Brewing Co."
Culture
Find a trivia night for each day of the week in Lexington
Find local trivia nights in Lexington, Kentucky on weekdays and weekends including bars, breweries, and restaurants.
December 11, 2025
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Molly Thompson
a tree with ice
Live
2025-26 Winter weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for winter weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 10, 2025
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Staff
An upwards angle of a the Lexington Fayette Government Center building
City
Here’s how to join a city board or commission
December 9, 2025
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Molly Thompson
University of Kentucky student carries his sled to go sledding during a snow day.
Culture
Where to go sledding in Lexington
Snowy days in Lexington mean hills are calling. Keep warm, stay safe, and discover the best local sledding spots.
December 8, 2025
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Alexis Baker
Lexington's biodiversity map
How to turn your Lexington yard into a mini wildlife haven
A grassroots effort is helping Lexington region properties become part of a nationwide habitat network.
December 5, 2025
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Alexis Baker
A close up of holiday ornaments on a tree
City
Where to see holiday lights around town
Explore nine different opportunities to see dazzling lights around town.
December 4, 2025
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Aayat Ali
football players in a huddle
UK Athletics fires head football coach Mark Stoops
Kentucky dismissed its winningest and longest-tenured coach after a 5–7 season that ended without a bowl bid. The move triggers a $38 million buyout, one of the largest in college football history.
December 1, 2025
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Alexis Baker
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Small Business
Our Lexington-based Small Business Saturday shopping picks
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on November 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle into your holiday shopping.
November 24, 2025
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Staff