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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…

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…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The League of Women Voters of Kentucky has criticized the state’s 2026 budget process as lacking transparency and public participation, saying lawmakers passed two major spending bills with minimal input from constituents. The Kentucky Lantern reported on the legislative procedures behind House Bill 500, the critically important executive branch budget bill…