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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…

Good morning, Lexington. It’s Wednesday, April twenty-second. First, let’s check on overnight conditions. We’ve got a minor flood alert to mention this morning — Cane Run Creek near Newtown Pike rose above its seven foot flood stage, sitting at seven point four feet right now. Nothing dramatic, but something to keep an eye on…

Quick midday check-in, Lexington — it’s noon on Wednesday, April twenty-second. Governor Beshear announced this morning that Kentucky’s been added to a federal rural health program expansion, one of just five new states included. Good timing with all the healthcare access issues we’ve been tracking in eastern Kentucky. Meanwhile, U-K is considering raising tuition…

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…