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Kentucky briefs, Sept. 15: Keeneland September Sale opens strong at $71.8M; UK volleyball sweeps Houston
Kentucky’s thoroughbred market showed robust strength as Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale opened with its best first day since 2005. In sports, No. 3 Kentucky volleyball completed an invitational tournament with a dominant performance.
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Lexington explores data analytics to optimize traffic flow, safety
Lexington traffic engineers are using data analytics, adaptive signal systems and partnerships with technology vendors to reduce congestion and improve safety as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative.
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Council approves police background check system, marketing contract
The Lexington Urban County Council approved several operational initiatives during its September 15 work session, including a police background check system, permit tracking software, and a $350,000 environmental marketing contract.
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Board of Architectural Review to consider 25 historic district projects
The Board of Architectural Review will review 35 projects across Lexington’s historic districts on Tuesday, including staff approvals for renovations, repairs and tree replacement, plus new applications for construction and modifications.
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Bryan Station teacher Cartner wins state social studies award
Christy Cartner of Bryan Station High School has been named the 2026 High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky State Council for the Social Studies, recognizing her 19 years of teaching and mentoring work.
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Kentucky Rep. Camuel Files AI Accountability Bill for 2027 Session
State Representative Adrielle Camuel filed a bill request for the 2027 Kentucky legislative session that would establish AI systems cannot be used as legal shields from criminal responsibility, addressing growing concerns about artificial intelligence-enabled crimes.
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Fayette County schools celebrate High Attendance Day winners
Fayette County Public Schools announced winners of its 2026-27 High Attendance Day competition, with Glendover Elementary, Jessie Clark Middle and Frederick Douglass High schools leading their respective categories.
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Gas, Groceries, and GOP Strategy: Key Topics on r/Lexington
Residents are discussing fuel and food inflation tied to geopolitical conflict, debating Kroger’s pricing practices and digital technology, and weighing local GOP campaign strategy amid national political tensions.
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Lafayette Tops Lexington Christian in Girls Soccer
Lafayette edged Lexington Christian 3-1 in girls soccer, while Paul Laurence Dunbar topped Lexington Catholic 1-0. Sayre dominated Bourbon County 3-0 in volleyball.
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Supreme Court ruling raises questions about Kentucky police use of Flock cameras
A Supreme Court ruling requiring warrants for cellphone location data has sparked debate about how Kentucky police departments’ use of Flock license plate readers complies with privacy protections, with advocates calling for new regulatory safeguards.