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I keep seeing these Breeders Cup tickets going on sale for twenty twenty-six at Keeneland. How much of an economic boost does this actually give Lexington when we host these big horse racing events, and do local businesses really see the impact? Oh, the Breeders Cup is massive for our local economy. The twenty…

Trivia answer time! The legendary Lexington jockey Isaac Murphy won three Kentucky Derbies during his remarkable career. Nobody nailed that one in the chat this time, but don’t worry about it. We’ll have another trivia question coming up in just a bit, so stick around and give it another shot! Listen live: The Lexington…

I’ve been wondering about something lately — why does it seem like every time there’s bad weather coming through Kentucky, Fayette County gets missed? I saw reports of multiple fires in surrounding counties, but we seem to dodge a lot of the severe stuff that hits our neighbors. You know, that’s a really interesting…

Trivia answer time! The correct answer is Kentucky bluegrass. Bluegrass music gets its name from this iconic grass variety that grows so well in our state. Looks like this one stumped everyone in the chat today, but that’s okay! Keep those guesses coming and stick around for the next trivia question in just a…

Trivia answer time! The tourism trail connecting Kentucky’s distilleries is called the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. This popular route takes visitors through some of the state’s most famous bourbon distilleries, showcasing our rich whiskey-making heritage. No one got it right this time, but don’t worry. Stick around for the next trivia question coming up in…

Trivia answer time! The correct answer is Calumet Farm, the legendary breeding operation that produced eight Kentucky Derby winners including Citation and Whirlaway. No one nailed it this time around, but don’t worry. Keep those guesses coming and stick around for the next trivia question in just a bit! Listen live: The Lexington Times…

Trivia answer time! The Lexington neighborhood that shares its name with a Maryland suburb is Chevy Chase. This established neighborhood sits in the heart of our city, named after the same Chevy Chase that’s well known in the Washington D.C. metro area. Nobody nailed this one today, but don’t worry about it. Next round…

Good evening, Lexington. It’s Wednesday, April twenty-second, and we’re wrapping up another day here in the Bluegrass. Clear skies and seventy-seven degrees right now, with sunset coming up at eight fourteen this evening. Beautiful evening out there. What stood out to you from today’s local news? Governor Beshear made headlines twice today. First, he’s…

Midnight in Lexington. The top of Thursday, April twenty-third. A quiet close to Wednesday evening. Lexington Fire responded to a structure fire on Devonport Drive and a call on Tates Creek Road, but the city settled into calm as the hour turned. Overnight, we’re looking at clear skies holding steady. The low dips to…

This day in Lexington, April twenty-second, finds our city in one of its most beautiful seasons. While the history books might be quiet today, late April in the Bluegrass is anything but silent. Walk through any neighborhood right now and you’ll see why Lexington earned its reputation as a garden city. The dogwoods are…