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2025-26 Winter weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for winter weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
December 10, 2025 01:03 PM
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Weather
When to expect peak fall foliage in Lexington
October is going to be a colorful month in Fayette County, and there are plenty of places to look at the leaves before they fall.
October 13, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
A historic pink home and blue home sit side by side near Gratz Park in Lexington.
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Spring 2025 weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for spring weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
March 11, 2025
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Aayat Ali
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Culture
Celebrate false spring in Lexington
While mother nature treats us to a little bit of sunshine + warmer vibes, we’ve rounded five fun ways to celebrate false spring in Lexington.
March 4, 2025
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Molly Thompson
A rack of sweaters for sale at Vintage Therapy.
Weather
Sweater weather has arrived in Lexington
Get ready for the fall chill by finding a new sweater, or grab the materials at a local shop to make your own.
October 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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2024 fall weather forecast for Lexington
Prepare for fall weather in Lexington with these seasonal temperature and precipitation outlooks.
September 3, 2024
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Staff
Kids kayaking in Jacobson Park's reservoir.
Weather
Remembering Lexington’s hottest day on record
Lexington’s hottest day on record was July 15, 1936 when LEX hit 108°.
August 29, 2024
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Brianna Williams
a top-down view of snow covered residential houses and roads.
Weather
City officials share tips for winter weather preparedness
With more winter weather on the way, city officials held a press conference to share tips + protocols so you can be best prepared.
January 18, 2024
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Molly Thompson
A sun sets over downtown Lexington
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Summer weather forecast in Lexington for 2023
Grab the sunscreen and shades — it’s a hot one.
July 7, 2023
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Aaron Mikel
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How bourbon helped a veteran heal: Fred Minnick’s new book
A veteran turns to bourbon, mindfulness, and storytelling to navigate PTSD and find purpose.
February 17, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Where to buy needlepoint supplies in Lexington
Discover expert tips and all the supplies you need to dive into your next stitching project.
February 16, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Local Literature 101: Lexington Writer’s Room
Check out the co-working community that Lexington writers and New York Times bestsellers call home.
February 12, 2026
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Staff
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Where to try Winter Olympics sports near Lexington
A guide to skating, skiing, and snow-filled fun close to home.
February 11, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Travel and Outdoors
Bird watchers needed for The Great Backyard Bird Count
The annual Great Backyard Bird Count attracts more than one million people nationwide to help record the bird population.
February 6, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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A guide to Lexington’s pizza scene
We’re just a bunch of weirdoughs diving head first into LEX’s must-try pizza shops including Goodfellas, Pearl’s Pizza Pie, and Rolling Oven.
February 5, 2026
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Michael Beausoleil
260 Clay Ave. Lexington
Real Estate
Hot homes: 5 Lexington properties ahead of the 2026 trends
Discover local homes that showcase the latest design and lifestyle trends for 2026. From colorful finishes to energy-smart features, these properties have it all.
February 4, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
Black Squirrel
Business
Lexington restaurant team opens Black Squirrel in Versailles
Elevated Southern breakfast and lunch hits downtown Versailles. Chef Olivia Jackson leads the kitchen under award-winning Cole Arimes.
February 4, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Education
UK by the numbers: breaking down employee salaries
The Lexington Herald-Leader released its annual roundup of UK’s top earners and employee salary database. We’re breaking down the key takeaways from one of Lexington’s largest employers.
January 26, 2026
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Aayat Ali