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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…

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…

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! 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…

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! Download audio…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a challenging one for you. There’s a decorative arts museum located near the famous Calumet Farm that showcases an impressive collection of jewelry, bibelots, and other beautiful objects. What’s the name of this cultural gem? Drop your answer in the chat and we’ll reveal the correct response in ten minutes.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s attorney general and state officials released an updated protocol Wednesday to guide investigators handling child sexual abuse cases, prompted by a significant rise in reported abuse across the state. Between July 2024 and July 2025, Children’s Advocacy Centers in Kentucky screened more than 7,700 cases of child sexual abuse, representing…