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Low temperatures persist for Central Kentucky
Central Kentucky Light snow accumulations LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 10, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists should use caution while driving. Low temperatures, along with wet roadways can cause significant impacts. Tips for driving in winter weather: Avoid nonessential travel if conditions are dangerous. Check the forecast and plan ahead for your trip. Make…
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Old Time Music Jams Are Helping Lexington Newcomers Build Community
This story was produced as part of a joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship for Rural-Urban Issues between CivicLex and Next City. When Stephanie Duckworth first started baking pies, she brought one to her local old-time music jam – then at Lexington’s Broomwagon bike co-op – every week. “That was my motivation to help me get better…
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REMINDER: Temporary New Circle Road Ramp Closures at Leestown Begin TONIGHT at 10 p.m.
Nov. 9-26 closures expedite project, return Leestown to two lanes each direction LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 9, 2025) – New Circle Road (KY 4) ramps to and from Leestown Road (U.S. 421) will close temporarily in Lexington beginning tonight, Nov. 9, at 10 p.m. through Wednesday, Nov. 26, at 5 p.m. Drivers are urged to…
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Kentuckians Fill the Gaps as SNAP Delays Leave Families in Limbo
This story was produced as part of a joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship for Rural-Urban Issues between CivicLex and Next City. “I was expecting, maybe, four of us?” Willa Johnson remarked, earning a few laughs around the table. She sat among about 20 familiar friends and new faces. Most were residents of Letcher County in southeast…
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Lane closures scheduled for Interstate 75 in Madison County
Lane closures scheduled for Interstate 75 in Madison County Traffic counter work — to determine Average Daily Traffic Count LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of lane closures scheduled for Interstate 75 in Madison Co. The closures will be necessary for counting to be completed for traffic volumes.…
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Update – Project continues for Mt. Sterling in Montgomery County
Sidewalk construction work LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update for a scheduled improvement project in Mt. Sterling. The work includes sidewalk reconstruction. Motorists can pass through the work zone. The anticipated completion date for the entire project is Friday, December 19,…
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Centre Parkway Homicide Investigation
The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide after the victim from this afternoon’s shooting on Centre Parkway succumbed to their injuries. On Friday, November 7, 2025, around 2:50 pm, officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of Centre Parkway for a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located a male victim…
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REMINDER: Temporary New Circle Road Ramp Closures at Leestown Begin 10 p.m. Sunday
Nov. 9-26 closures expedite project, return Leestown to two lanes each direction LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is reminding drivers to plan ahead for Sunday night as contractors will temporarily close the New Circle Road (KY 4) exit ramps to and from Leestown Road (U.S. 421) in Lexington for three…
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Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins Will Lie in State at Old State Capitol
Flags at state buildings have been lowered to half-staff in honor of Collins FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 7, 2023) – Gov. Andy Beshear invites the public to pay their respects to former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins, who will lie in state in the Old State Capitol on Sunday, Nov. 9, beginning at noon…
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Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness plans first meeting
Mayor Linda Gorton’s new Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness will begin work next week, looking for new approaches to tackle a growing concern. “Homelessness is a challenge most American cities share,” Gorton said. “It is growing across our state and nation even though significant funding and resources have been devoted to it. “Like other…