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The neighborhood subreddit is buzzing about Bryant’s Smokehouse today, with folks sending well wishes for a speedy recovery. Wait, what happened to Bryant’s? Are they okay? Sounds like it might be about their sign or storefront, judging by the comments. People are calling it hilarious and creative. Classic Lexington. We turn everything into community…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a Kentucky Derby question for you. The Kentucky Derby is known as the most exciting two minutes in sports, but in what year did this legendary horse race first take place at Churchill Downs? Drop your answers in the chat and I’ll reveal the correct year in ten minutes. Listen…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear escalated his criticism Wednesday of University of Kentucky leadership, saying the institution “needs to reconsider its recent actions” and calling for “real oversight” of university decisions. The governor’s statement, published on Kentucky Lantern, represents a rare public rebuke from a sitting governor of the state’s flagship university.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky is marking its eighth annual “One Day for UK,” a 24-hour giving celebration running through 11:59 p.m. ET on April 23 that invites alumni, students, faculty and supporters worldwide to back their preferred college or cause at the university. The campaign, which began at midnight, has become…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s an easy one for you. What’s the name of central Kentucky’s largest shopping mall, the one you’ll find on Nicholasville Road? Drop your answer in the chat and let’s see how many of you know this local landmark. We’ll reveal the correct answer in ten minutes. Listen live: The Lexington…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s an easy one for you. What’s the name of central Kentucky’s largest shopping mall, the one you’ll find on Nicholasville Road? Drop your answer in the chat and let’s see how many of you know this local landmark. We’ll reveal the correct answer in ten minutes. And here’s the answer.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Pennsylvania investor Ashish Patel has contributed another $100,000 to Gov. Andy Beshear’s super PAC In This Together, bringing his total donations to the political committee to $550,000 over nine months, according to the Kentucky Lantern. Patel’s March donation tied for the largest contribution made to In This Together during the first…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a tough one for our local beer enthusiasts. Which brewery in the Lexington area has a flagship beer called Cougar Bait? Drop your guesses in the chat and we’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes. Listen live: The Lexington Times runs a 24/7 local news livestream — watch on YouTube…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Rural Land Management Board approved funding for appraisals of six farms and new small farm easement closings during its April 22 meeting, while also hearing concerns about a proposed solar energy zoning ordinance that would allow large-scale installations on agricultural land. The board, which oversees Lexington’s Purchase of Development Rights…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Churchill Downs Inc. announced Tuesday that it has purchased the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes from 1/ST Maryland LLC for $85 million, consolidating ownership of the first two legs of American horse racing’s Triple Crown under the Louisville-based company. The deal, expected to close after…