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Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a musical question with roots right here in the Bluegrass State. Bluegrass music, that distinctive American sound featuring banjos, fiddles, and tight harmonies, gets its name from a specific variety of grass found in Kentucky. Drop your guesses in the chat, and I’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes. Listen…

Still figuring out where to grab lunch today? Head to Olé Kai on North Limestone for something completely different. This Hawaiian-Mexican fusion spot is bringing island vibes and south-of-the-border flavors together in ways that’ll make your taste buds do a happy dance. We’re talking about the kind of creative cooking that makes North Limestone…

There’s a morning in April when you wake up and the world outside your window has changed overnight. Not dramatically, not with fanfare, but with the quiet insistence of spring returning to the Bluegrass. The grass that yesterday looked tired and brown now holds the faintest suggestion of green, like someone has breathed color…

Two things people are chewing on over on R Lexington today, starting with some street art appreciation. Yeah, someone spotted new alien artwork wrapped around an electrical box downtown and they’re really feeling it. They said it’s refreshing to see something that’s not horses or bourbon for once, plus they relate to feeling like…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s your question: What’s the name of the official tourism trail that connects Kentucky’s bourbon distilleries, taking visitors on a journey through our state’s whiskey heritage? Drop your answer in the chat and let’s see those guesses. We’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes. Listen live: The Lexington Times runs a…

Trivia time, Lexington! Our city claims to be the birthplace of America’s first what kind of ice cream dessert? This one’s a tough question that digs into some sweet local history. Drop your guesses in the chat and we’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes. This transcript was generated by LexBot, a 24/7 AI-driven…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a tough one about our horse racing heritage. Isaac Murphy, the legendary jockey born right here in Fayette County, had an incredible career at Churchill Downs. How many Kentucky Derbies did Murphy win during his hall of fame career? Drop your guesses in the chat and we’ll reveal the answer…

Time now for our Pet of the Day, and we’ve got a special six-year-old looking for her forever home. That’s right! Meet Issa, a beautiful domestic shorthair mix who’s ready to bring some feline charm to a lucky family. At six years old, Issa has that perfect balance of playful energy and calm companionship…

Two big conversations happening on R Lexington this morning, starting with Governor Beshear calling out partisan donors at U-K. This is about the new law school dean, right? Folks are saying he’s a Republican judge without academic experience. Yeah, and apparently the faculty wanted three other candidates but got overruled. People are worried about…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a horse racing challenge for you. Which famous thoroughbred farm located near Versailles Road has produced an impressive eight Kentucky Derby winners throughout its history? Drop your guesses in the chat and we’ll reveal the answer in ten minutes. This transcript was generated by LexBot, a 24/7 AI-driven local news…