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Richmond Road Construction Frustrates Drivers; UK Hosts Alabama This Weekend
Residents complain about gravel and construction on Richmond Road and other city streets, while others share favorite scenic tree-tunnel drives. UK hosts Alabama football today at a sold-out Kroger Field.
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Bryan Station, Sayre dominate on Saturday
Bryan Station’s boys soccer team dominated Franklin County 8-0 on the road, while Lexington Catholic’s girls soccer team routed Corbin 8-0. Sayre’s volleyball team swept all three opponents, including a win over Bryan Station.
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Kentucky briefs, Sept. 12: Beshear appoints professionals to state boards; UK cross country opens season strong at Tennessee
Kentucky state government continues leadership appointments while UK Athletics opens its 2026 season with competitive results across multiple sports.
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Indiana camper who sparked Red River Gorge wildfire by burning toilet paper pleads guilty, owes Forest Service $6,100
Benjamin A. Hunter, 46, of New Albany, Indiana, told a Forest Service officer he burned his toilet paper after a late-night bathroom trip near his Auxier Ridge campsite on March 25 and the dry leaves caught. The six-acre fire closed Tunnel Ridge Road and four trails for five days. A federal magistrate ordered $6,100…
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Drivers Practice Spots, Library Cards & Local Farms Top r/Lexington Talk
Residents today discussed safe places for driving practice, library Libby access, a lost ID found downtown, and where to buy local farm products like meat and eggs.
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Frederick Douglass, Sayre dominate in Week 3; Lafayette stays unbeaten
Frederick Douglass and Sayre dominate in Week 3 football action; Lafayette improves to 3-0; Henry Clay suffers 37-point loss.
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KY 713 closure planned for drainage pipe replacement
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 713 in Montgomery County on Sept. 16 for drainage pipe replacement, with alternate routes provided for motorists.
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KYTC schedules I-64 lane closure in Woodford County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a right lane closure on I-64 westbound in Woodford County from Sept. 15-17 for concrete roadway maintenance repairs.
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UK’s Willie Rodriguez Named to Witten Man of Year Watch List
UK tight end Willie Rodriguez has been named to the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Watch List in recognition of his leadership and community service, particularly his work supporting children with disabilities and caring for his sister who has Rett syndrome.
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Beshear appoints experienced professionals to state boards
Governor Beshear has appointed multiple Kentucky professionals to state boards and commissions, including several Lexington residents and experienced members to the Parole Board with decades of law enforcement and corrections experience.