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I’ve been noticing all this construction and survey work happening on roads around town lately. I mean, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is already doing work on U.S. Twenty-five nearby, and I’m wondering if anyone knows whether there are any major projects planned for New Circle Road or Man o’ War Boulevard? You’re absolutely picking…

Two things people are chewing on over on R Lexington today, and one of them literally involves chewing. Oh, the peanut butter factory post? Yep, someone’s asking why Lexington smells like peanuts all the time, and folks are defending it hard. I mean, we do have the world’s largest peanut butter facility cranking out…

Hey, we got a question from pauloliva on live chat asking about what’s up with the construction on Richmond Road. I drive that stretch pretty regularly and it’s been a mess for months now. This is that thirteen million dollar Kentucky Transportation Cabinet project that’s putting in what they call R-C-U-Ts, restricted crossing U-turns,…

Paul Oliva on YouTube just asked what’s up with the construction on Richmond Road. I’ve been wondering the same thing, honestly. It seems like it’s been going on forever. Well, Paul’s timing is perfect because we’re right in the thick of a major thirteen million dollar project that the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has been…

I read that the city is highlighting progress on affordable housing and has surpassed four thousand units. Where exactly are these new affordable housing developments going up in Lexington, and what’s considered affordable? That’s right. Lexington officials expect to surpass four thousand units of affordable housing across the city this year, which is really…

Trivia time, Lexington! In twenty eighteen, the Fayette County Courthouse plaza was renamed to honor which prominent abolitionist figure? This one’s a tough question about our local history. Drop your guesses in the chat and we’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes. And here’s the answer. Trivia answer time! The Fayette County Courthouse plaza…

Trivia time, Lexington! In twenty eighteen, the Fayette County Courthouse plaza was renamed to honor which prominent abolitionist figure? This one’s a tough question about our local history. Drop your guesses in the chat and we’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes. Download audio (MP3) Listen live: The Lexington Times runs a 24/7 local…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a question for all you Wildcat fans out there. How many N-C-A-A basketball national championships has the University of Kentucky won throughout its storied history? Drop your guesses in the chat and let’s see who knows their Wildcats history. We’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes! And here’s the answer.…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a question for all you Wildcat fans out there. How many N-C-A-A basketball national championships has the University of Kentucky won throughout its storied history? Drop your guesses in the chat and let’s see who knows their Wildcats history. We’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes! Download audio (MP3) Listen…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s your local geography challenge: What’s the name of the major boulevard that curves around our eastern and southern suburbs, forming a partial ring around the city? Drop your answer in the chat and see if you know your local roadways. We’ll reveal the correct answer in ten minutes! And here’s…