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By Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Adrielle Camuel, the Democratic nominee for Kentucky’s House District 93, is facing backlash for her alleged transphobic remarks and actions, according to a press release issued by twelve transgender advocates Thursday. The statement, signed by leaders including Rebecca Blankenship and Emma Curtis, accuses Camuel of…
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by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times LEXINGTON, Ky. — Here is a quick look at the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee’s proposed urban expansion map. A public hearing is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 in Council chambers at 200 E. Main St.
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By Erin Poteet, University of Kentucky Kentucky has the nation’s highest rate of cancers caused by the human papillomavirus — a dire statistic considering HPV can be largely preventable through vaccination. The HPV vaccine can prevent over 90% of sexually transmitted cancers caused by the human papillomavirus, including cervical, anal, penile, vaginal, vulvar and…
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By Erin Poteet, University of Kentucky Kentucky has the nation’s highest rate of cancers caused by the human papillomavirus — a dire statistic considering HPV can be largely preventable through vaccination. The HPV vaccine can prevent over 90% of sexually transmitted cancers caused by the human papillomavirus, including cervical, anal, penile, vaginal, vulvar and…
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by McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced $386 million in public and private investments to expand high-speed internet access to homes and businesses in 46 Kentucky counties. Full list of the awards Joined by local officials and business representatives, Beshear said in a news conference that the 56 awards were…
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Accidental overdoses are now the No. 1 cause of death for young people in 37 states, including Kentucky. by Tim Henderson, Kentucky Lantern A new Stateline analysis shows that U.S. residents under 40 were relatively unscathed by COVID-19 in the pandemic but fell victim to another killer: accidental drug overdose deaths. Death rates in…
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by Paul Oliva, The Lexington Times Lexington, KY – A proposed mixed-use development across from Jacobson Park at 4075 Old Richmond Road is stirring up community debate as it heads for its first reading at the Urban County Council meeting on September 14. The developer, Anderson Communities, Inc., seeks to rezone the currently undeveloped land from…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Roller Derby of Central Kentucky (ROCK) is making a triumphant return to competitive play in Lexington for the first time since 2019. The announcement marks a significant moment for local sports, signaling not just a return to normalcy post-pandemic, but also a resurgence of an athletic community dedicated to empowerment and…
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Lexington, KY — A significant drug bust in July led to the seizure of a large shipment of methamphetamine and fentanyl, believed to be headed to Lexington from Detroit, Michigan. The bust came ahead of another significant operation on August 29, where 15 firearms and a large amount of narcotics were seized in two separate DEA…
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by Jillian Riseman, CivicLex LEXINGTON, Ky. — In last Thursday’s Planning Commission Work Session, Senior Long Range Planner Hal Baillie presented a comprehensive list of changes to land use policy called the Urban Growth Management Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment. The Urban Growth Management ZOTA proposes a significant number of changes aimed at advancing goals…