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Ask Lex · @kentuckynativegarden · civic assembly recommend

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Hey, we just got a question from at Kentucky Native Gardens on YouTube that asked, what did the Civic Assembly recommend to change in the charter? Oh, great question. So the Civic Assembly just wrapped up their work in March, and they came

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a tough one about our local government structure. How many council districts make up the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government? This one might stump you, so think carefully. Drop your answer in the chat an

Council Meeting Recap

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So, what just happened at yesterday's Planning Commission meeting on April twenty-third? Three big zoning changes got unanimous approval, all pretty different projects around town. Wait, three unanimous votes? That's unusual. What were they

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a medium difficulty question for you. Which soft drink brand gets bottled right here in our region, specifically in Winchester, Kentucky? This locally beloved beverage has quite the following throughout the Bl

Brief: UKs AI strategy earns national spotlight in Microsoft partnership

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the University of Kentucky is gaining national attention for its approach to artificial intelligence. Microsoft has recognized U-K's comprehensive A-I strategy, specifically highlighting how the university has

Brief: UKs AI strategy earns national spotlight in Microsoft partnership

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the University of Kentucky is gaining national attention for its artificial intelligence initiatives. Microsoft has recognized U-K's comprehensive approach to responsible A-I development, highlighting how the

LexBot Midnight Brief

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Midnight in Lexington. The top of Friday, April twenty-fourth. Good evening. The city closed out Thursday night with some fire department activity. Seven units responded to South Broadway, six more to Fontaine Road. Otherwise, a relatively

LexBot Morning Briefing

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Good morning, Lexington. It's Friday, April twenty-fourth. Hope you're feeling that spring energy this morning because it's shaping up to be a beautiful day ahead. Absolutely, and after what was actually a pretty busy night for our first re

LexBot Midday Brief

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Quick midday check-in, Lexington — it's noon on Friday, April twenty-fourth. Busy morning for fire crews across Kentucky, with blazes in McCreary and Lee counties now mostly contained, including an eleven-hundred acre fire that closed popul

Overnight Lexington

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Along Manchester Street, the old tobacco warehouses stand like sleeping giants in the darkness, their brick faces weathered smooth by decades of Kentucky rain and summer heat. These hulking buildings hold more than empty space now. They hol

Pet of the Day

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Time now for our Pet of the Day, and we've got a little guy with a big personality waiting to meet you. That's right! Meet Buddy, a six-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix who's looking for his forever home. Now, if you know Jack Russells, yo

Lunch Spotlight: Nong Kai

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Still figuring out where to eat this afternoon? Head to Nong's Kai Market over in Chinoe for some of the most authentic Thai and Lao flavors you'll find in Lexington. This family-run spot on Chinoe Road has been quietly building a devoted f

Today in Lexington: Calendar Spotlight

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Here's one on the calendar for Friday worth knowing about. Parks and Recreation is hosting Dungeons and Dragons Night at the Kenwick Community Center tonight. Wait, the city is running D and D games now? That's kind of amazing. What time do

This Day in Lexington

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This day in Lexington, April twenty-fourth finds us in the heart of spring, when the city truly comes alive. While history stays quiet today, late April is when Lexington shows off its most beautiful face. The dogwoods are in full bloom rig

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's an easy one for all you Wildcat fans out there. What are the official colors of the University of Kentucky? Drop your guesses in the chat and we'll reveal the answer in ten minutes. And here's the answer. Triv

Brief: Scott County farm builds legacy raising heritage-breed pigs

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a Scott County couple is building both a farm and a family legacy through heritage livestock. The pair has launched Tulip Hayes Farm, where they're raising Berkshire pigs on pasture. The operation takes its na

Brief: NTSB LaGuardia firetruck crew didnt know who ordered them to stop

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, federal investigators are releasing new details about a collision between an Air Canada plane and a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport in New York. According to the National Transportation Safety Board, a member o

Brief: Lexington drivers frustrated by 28-cent gas price swings

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Lexington drivers are dealing with significant frustration as gas prices vary wildly across the city. As we head into summer driving season, regular unleaded gasoline prices are swinging by more than twenty-ei

Brief: Kentucky baseballs Jelkin set to start against South Carolina

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky baseball pitcher Jaxon Jelkin is getting the nod to start on Friday when the Wildcats take on South Carolina in conference action. Jelkin has been a key contributor for Kentucky this season, helping l

Brief: Special forces soldier arrested over 400K Maduro raid betting profits

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, federal authorities have arrested a U.S. special forces soldier on charges related to allegedly profiting from betting on Venezuelan political events. The soldier reportedly placed thirty-two thousand dollars

Brief: Ticketmaster to resell Harry Styles tickets after blocking scalpers

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Ticketmaster is making more Harry Styles concert tickets available after cracking down on scalpers who tried to game the system. The ticketing company canceled purchases that were made fraudulently by scalpers

Brief: Louisville extends Brohm through 2033 with 81M average salary

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the University of Louisville has locked up football coach Jeff Brohm with a contract extension running through twenty thirty-three. The deal comes with an average annual salary of eight point one million dolla

Brief: World Cup final tickets soar to 23M as resale market explodes

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, soccer fans are facing sticker shock as ticket prices for the twenty twenty-six FIFA World Cup final reach astronomical levels. Premium seats are now being resold on FIFA's official platform for two point thre

Brief: Eastern Kentucky boy enters remission from advanced leukemia

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, good news from Eastern Kentucky tonight. A young boy who was diagnosed with advanced leukemia just one year ago has now entered remission. The child underwent intensive chemotherapy treatment following his eme

Brief: Man charged in fatal Frankfort hit-and-run appears in court

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a Frankfort man is facing serious charges after a deadly hit-and-run incident earlier this week. The twenty-five-year-old appeared in court after being charged with manslaughter in connection with Monday night

Brief: Trump weighs taxpayer takeover of Spirit Airlines with plan to resell

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump is exploring a potential government takeover of Spirit Airlines using taxpayer funds. The budget carrier filed for bankruptcy again this past November, marking another financial setback for the

Brief: Raiders select Mendoza with top pick in 2026 NFL Draft

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, the Las Vegas Raiders made a big splash in this year's N-F-L Draft, taking Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the number one overall pick. Mendoza, who won the Heisman Trophy this past season, is expect

Brief: Morehead builds childrens library to boost literacy rates

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, officials in Morehead are taking steps to address concerning literacy challenges in their community. The city is constructing a new children's little library at Morehead City Park as part of efforts to improve

Brief: UofL reconciles with Papa Johns founder Schnatter after 2018 rift

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the University of Louisville announced Thursday it is mending its relationship with Papa John's founder John Schnatter, six years after the university severed ties with him. The split happened in twenty eighte

Brief: UK students weigh in on Barnharts retirement announcement

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, University of Kentucky students are sharing their thoughts following athletic director Mitch Barnhart's decision to retire in June. Barnhart had originally been expected to move into a new executive position w

Brief: Trump announces 3-week extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump has announced that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended for another three weeks. The announcement came after discussions at the White House, highlighting the administration

Brief: UK defends law school dean hire amid criticism from Beshear students

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, University of Kentucky officials are standing by their decision to hire Federal Judge Greg Van Tatenhove as the new law school dean. The university defended the selection process Thursday, saying proper proced

Brief: Raiders set to draft Mendoza at No 1 pick in 2026 NFL Draft

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the Las Vegas Raiders are preparing to make a major move in Thursday's twenty twenty-six N-F-L Draft. The team plans to use the number one overall pick to select Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, who won t

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! We all know our city as the Horse Capital of the World, but what's that other famous nickname Lexington has earned over the years? Drop your guesses in the chat and we'll reveal the answer in ten minutes. And here's

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a nature question for you. What official flower represents our great state of Kentucky? It's a plant you've probably seen growing wild around the Bluegrass. Drop your guesses in the chat and we'll reveal the a

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's an easy one for you animal lovers out there. What's the name of our city's largest animal shelter, the one you'll find on Old Frankfort Pike? Drop your guesses in the chat and we'll reveal the answer in ten mi

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a tough geography question for you. What's Lexington's approximate elevation above sea level, measured in feet? This one might stump you, so think about our city's landscape and topography. Drop your best gues

Ask Lex

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I keep hearing complaints on social media that Lexington police don't investigate hit and runs thoroughly enough. What's the actual process when someone reports a hit and run here in Fayette County, and what are the realistic chances they'l

Ask Lex · @pauloliva · developer built big

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So I got an interesting question from Paul Oliva on Facebook about downtown. He's asking what developer built the Big Blue Building? Ah, that's the Lexington Financial Center he's talking about, and that was developed by the Webb Companies.

Brief: Federal agencies expand mortgage access with alternative credit scores

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, federal housing agencies announced Wednesday they will start accepting alternative credit scoring methods for mortgage applications. The policy change is designed to make homeownership more accessible to peopl

Brief: Kentucky basketball portal closes with four new commits

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the Kentucky men's basketball transfer portal period has officially closed, and the Wildcats have made significant roster moves. The team managed to retain four returning players while also securing four new c

Brief: Kentucky updates child abuse investigation protocols to speed prosecutions

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky is implementing new protocols designed to accelerate child sexual abuse investigations and prosecutions across the state. Attorney General Russell Coleman announced the updated framework, marking the

Brief: Health Chief Kennedy Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Vaccines Budget Cuts

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior wrapped up congressional budget hearings this week, facing tough questions about rising measles cases and dropping vaccination rates across the country. During the ses

Brief: Kentucky distributes 34M in opioid settlement grants to combat drug crisis

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky has awarded more than thirty-four million dollars in opioid settlement grants to over one hundred organizations across the state. The distribution announced Friday brings the total amount handed out s

Brief: Trump administration reclassifies medical marijuana to less restrictive category

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the Trump administration has moved to significantly reduce federal restrictions on medical marijuana. The acting attorney general has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule One to Schedule

Brief: Missing Prestonsburg womans remains identified in Floyd County

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, authorities in Floyd County have identified the remains of a thirty-eight-year-old woman from Prestonsburg who had been reported missing. The woman's body was discovered Tuesday near a river in Floyd County. L

Brief: Bipartisan bill seeks to allow SNAP to cover rotisserie chicken

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a bipartisan group of U.S. senators has introduced legislation that would allow people using SNAP benefits to purchase hot prepared foods like rotisserie chicken. The bill, called the Hot Rotisserie Chicken Ac

Brief: US citizens detail abuse claims at immigration enforcement hearing

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, four United States citizens shared their experiences of alleged abuse during immigration enforcement operations in testimony before Congress. The citizens described incidents where they were shot and hit with

Brief: Pope urges US Iran to resume peace talks condemns capital punishment

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Pope Leo the Fourteenth is calling on the United States and Iran to return to the negotiating table for peace talks. Speaking to reporters during his return from a trip to Africa, the Pope also strongly condem

Brief: Senate advances budget plan to reopen Homeland Security amid shutdown

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the U.S. Senate has moved forward with a seventy billion dollar budget proposal aimed at reopening the Department of Homeland Security. The plan, which advanced early Thursday morning, would provide funding fo

Brief: Virginia judge blocks redistricting certification AG vows appeal

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a Virginia judge has temporarily halted the certification of a redistricting plan that voters had approved in that state. The plan would have reshaped Virginia's congressional districts to give Democrats a sig

Brief: Planning Commission approves zoning changes for multiple projects

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the Urban County Planning Commission has given the green light to zoning changes for several Lexington properties during their recent meeting. Among the approved projects are zoning modifications for Bread and

Brief: Barnhart steps away from lucrative post-retirement role at UK

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From LexBot Twenty-Four Seven, University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has decided to walk away from a high-paying position he was set to take after retirement. Barnhart had been planning to move into a role as Executive in

Brief: Pulaski County fire chief warns bystanders blocking emergency scenes

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, emergency responders in Pulaski County are dealing with a dangerous problem at fire scenes. The Eubank Volunteer Fire Department is warning that bystanders who gather to watch active fires are creating serious

Brief: Trumps Gold Card visa program has only 1 approval so far

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has revealed that President Trump's so-called Gold Card visa program has gotten off to a slow start. The program allows wealthy foreign nationals to essentially buy their way

Brief: Kentucky awards 34M in opioid settlement grants across 100 organizations

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky has distributed its largest round of opioid settlement funding to date. The state's Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission announced it awarded more than thirty-four million dollars in grants to over on

Brief: At least 10 injured in targeted shooting at Baton Rouge mall

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a shooting at a Louisiana shopping center has left at least ten people injured. The incident happened Thursday at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, where authorities say violence erupted between two groups

Brief: Kentucky Passes Zero Anti-LGBTQ Bills in 2026 Session

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky lawmakers wrapped up their twenty twenty-six legislative session this week with a notable outcome for L-G-B-T-Q plus advocates. For the first time in recent years, the General Assembly passed zero bil

Brief: UK Athletics Director Barnhart to fully retire scraps post-retirement role

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart has decided to fully retire at the end of June, walking away from a controversial post-retirement consulting arrangement that would have paid him nine h

Brief: Man sentenced to 9 years probation for cutting Fleming County deputy

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a Fleming County man has been sentenced to nine years of probation after injuring a deputy with a knife outside a hospital emergency room this past summer. Billy Hall received the sentence for the July twenty

Brief: Senate advances DHS budget plan focusing on ICE Border Patrol

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the U.S. Senate has moved forward with a seventy billion dollar budget proposal aimed at funding immigration enforcement agencies. In an early Thursday morning vote, senators approved the measure fifty to fort

Brief: Autopsy Singer D4vds teen victim died from stab wounds

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From LexBot Twenty-Four Seven, new details have emerged in a shocking murder case involving an alt-pop singer. An autopsy report released Wednesday reveals that fourteen-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from stab wounds to her upper bo

Brief: DOJ Inspector General Audits Handling of Epstein Files Release

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the Department of Justice Inspector General is conducting an audit of how the Justice Department handled records released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The review will examine whether the agency pr

Brief: Richmond man charged with child abuse after DCBS investigation

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a Richmond man is facing child abuse charges following an investigation by state social services. The twenty-seven-year-old was arrested after the Department for Community Based Services discovered that two ch

Brief: Two killed in head-on collision on KY-15 in Breathitt County

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From LexBot Twenty-Four Seven, a deadly crash in Breathitt County has claimed two lives. The collision happened Wednesday on Kentucky Route Fifteen when a Dodge Avenger traveling southbound crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a Toyota

Brief: Man arrested in Florida over alleged plot to attack New Orleans festival

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, authorities have arrested a North Carolina man in Florida over an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at a major festival in New Orleans. The suspect from Chapel Hill was taken into custody at a Florida

Brief: Murder retrial begins in deputys shooting of Black man in Ohio

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a former Ohio sheriff's deputy is facing his second trial for murder in the twenty twenty shooting death of Casey Goodson Junior. The retrial began Thursday with opening statements in the case that has drawn s

Brief: Driver arrested for DUI after fiery crash on Russell Cave Road

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a driver faces DUI charges following a dramatic crash early Thursday morning on Russell Cave Road. The vehicle struck a tree and burst into flames, creating a hazardous scene that forced authorities to tempora

Brief: Trump orders Navy to shoot and kill mine-layers in Strait of Hormuz

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump has directed the U.S. Navy to use deadly force against anyone attempting to plant mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The order comes as military tensions continue to rise in the region. Separately,

Brief: No injuries in Lexington apartment complex fire

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Lexington firefighters successfully put out a blaze at an apartment building on Devonport Drive Wednesday evening. The fire broke out at a three-story complex, but crews were able to quickly contain the flames

Brief: Warner Bros shareholders approve 81B Paramount takeover

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders have given their approval for an eighty-one billion dollar sale to Paramount Global, marking a potential major shift in the entertainment landscape. The massive deal, if com

Brief: KBE discusses methods for identifying schools needing targeted support

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, the Kentucky Board of Education spent time this week examining how the state determines which schools need extra help. During their April eighth and ninth meeting in Frankfort, board members discussed the proc

Brief: Remains of 3 children discovered in Memphis may have been there for years

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a tragic discovery in Memphis has authorities seeking the public's help. Police found the remains of three young children in a wooded drainage area, with the victims believed to be between three and seven year

Brief: Senate Republicans pass budget plan for ICE Border Patrol funding

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From LexBot Twenty-Four Seven, Senate Republicans have approved a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement agencies through President Trump's upcoming term. The measure passed Thursday on a fifty to forty-eight vote, setting up fun

Brief: Lexington officer faces long recovery after catastrophic traffic stop injuries

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From LexBot Twenty-Four Seven, a Lexington police officer is facing a lengthy recovery after suffering severe injuries during a traffic stop on April fourteenth. The officer sustained what are being described as catastrophic injuries, inclu

Brief: FCPS seeks loan after audits reveal years of misstated finances

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Fayette County Public Schools is facing a significant financial challenge after discovering years of accounting problems. Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced that the district will need to secure a short

Brief: Senate wins final say on Fish Wildlife commissioner under new law

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled Senate has secured new authority over who leads the state's Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Under recently passed legislation, the Senate now has final approval powe

Brief: Bengals trade 10th pick to Giants for Pro Bowl DT Lawrence

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the Cincinnati Bengals have made a significant move ahead of the draft, trading away their number ten overall pick to the New York Giants in exchange for veteran defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. The three-tim

Brief: Kentucky Supreme Court limits public records access on private devices

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, the Kentucky Supreme Court has made a significant ruling that limits public access to government communications. In a four to two decision, the state's highest court determined that public officials are not re

Brief: Kentucky Job Growth Stalls Workforce Participation Declines

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's job market has hit a plateau after two years of stagnation. The state has seen no net job growth during this period as the economic recovery from the pandemic has run its course. Officials point to

Ask Lex · @foxystvtime · mayoral candidate raquel

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Good question from @FoxysTVTime on YouTube asking about mayoral candidate Raquel Carter's background. I've been hearing her name quite a bit lately, especially with the fundraising numbers, but what's her story? Raquel Carter is a longtime

Ask Lex

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I just saw the news that Churchill Downs bought the Preakness Stakes for eighty-five million dollars. Is that really true, and could this kind of consolidation somehow affect Keeneland or Kentucky horse racing? It is true, Churchill Downs h

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's your downtown history question: What's the name of that beautiful historic theater on Main Street that hosts performances by the Lexington Philharmonic? Drop your guesses in the chat and we'll reveal the answe

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's an easy geography question for you. Which major road in our city heads east and will take you toward Clark County? Drop your answer in the chat and let's see who knows their local routes. I'll reveal the corre

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a tough one for our local history buffs. What was the name of Lexington's former horse racing track that shut down in twenty ten? This one might stump you, so think back to our city's racing heritage. Drop you

Reddit Roundup

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R Lexington has been buzzing about two things today. First up, someone celebrating "Bye Bye Mitch" with over a hundred upvotes. Plot twist though, commenters got excited thinking it was about Senator McConnell, but sounds like it's actually

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a local geography challenge for you. Which high school sits directly behind the troubled Mint Lane pump station that's been having operational issues? Think you know your Lexington neighborhoods and school loc

Council Meeting Recap

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So, what just happened in the Social Services and Public Safety Committee meeting from April fourteenth? Well, we got two really substantial updates on programs that touch a lot of Lexington families. Rick McQuady gave the annual report on

Council Meeting Recap

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So, what just happened at today's Board of Architectural Review meeting? Four property owners got their Certificate of Appropriateness applications approved, all for modifications to homes in historic districts. The biggest project was at t

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! If you're heading out to Keeneland and want to continue toward Woodford County, which road would you take to get there? Drop your answer in the chat and we'll reveal the correct answer in ten minutes. And here's the

Ask Lex · @pauloliva · LFUCG Proposes 2027 Budget Plan

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Hey, we've got a question from Paul Oliva on live chat asking about what's in the proposed Lex-Fayette Urban County Government twenty twenty-seven budget. Great question! Mayor Linda Gorton just presented her proposal on April fourteenth, a

Ask Lex · @kentuckynativegarden · UK Athletics Director Barnhart's New Role Controversy

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This question came in from @KentuckyNativeGardens on YouTube. They're asking why Mitch Barnhart's new role at U-K is controversial? Well, it's all about a nearly million-dollar job that doesn't seem to have much definition. Barnhart is step

Ask Lex · @pauloliva · EPA Consent Decree: What You Need To Know

· LexBot 24/7 Livestream AI Generated

We got a question from Paul Oliva on Facebook asking about the story behind the EPA consent decree. I've heard this mentioned before, but I'm honestly not totally clear on what it is. Oh yeah, this is actually one of the biggest infrastruct

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a tough one for all you U-K fans out there. What's the name of the University of Kentucky's main library on campus? This one might stump you, so think carefully. Drop your best guesses in the chat and we'll re

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a question about our city's equestrian heritage. In what year did Lexington have the honor of hosting the World Equestrian Games? Drop your guesses in the chat and we'll reveal the answer in ten minutes. And h

Ask Lex

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I saw that U-K is offering some kind of environmental academy program for teachers. With all the focus on climate and sustainability, what kind of green initiatives is the University of Kentucky actually implementing on campus right now? Yo

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's an easy one for you road warriors out there. Which major interstate highway runs north and south right through our city, connecting us to places like Cincinnati and Knoxville? Drop your answer in the chat and

Neighborhood of the Week: Chevy Chase

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Good Monday morning, Lexington! Hope everyone's having a great start to the week. We're kicking off another Neighborhood of the Week, and today we're strolling through Chevy Chase. Oh, this is one of those places that just feels like classi

Neighborhood of the Week: Ashland Park

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Good Monday morning, Lexington! Time for our Neighborhood of the Week, and today we're strolling through Ashland Park. What a perfect choice to start the week, Sarah. This neighborhood is like stepping into Lexington's blueprint for elegant

LexBot Evening Wrap

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Good evening, Lexington. It's Thursday, April twenty-third, and we're wrapping up what turned out to be a pretty eventful day here in the Bluegrass. Right now we're sitting at a comfortable seventy-nine degrees under mostly clear skies, wit

LexBot Morning Briefing

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Good morning, Lexington. It's Thursday, April twenty-third. Let's start with what happened overnight around town. Lexington Fire had a busy few hours with three major incidents, including a structure fire on Devonport Drive that required ni

LexBot Midday Brief

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Quick midday check-in, Lexington — it's noon on Thursday, April twenty-third. If you're just catching up, Kentucky State Police are investigating a deadly head-on collision that happened yesterday on K-Y fifteen in Breathitt County, where t

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Overnight Lexington

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There's something about walking through the Loudon House gardens after midnight that strips away the day's urgency. The gravel path crunches softly underfoot, and the boxwood hedges release their green, peppery scent into the cool air. It's

Lunch Spotlight: Middle Fork

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Lunch spotlight this afternoon, Lexington: if you're craving something creative and satisfying, make your way over to Middle Fork Kitchen Bar in the Distillery District. This New American gem on Manchester Street has been turning heads with

Southland Sessions: Backprop Ballad

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Hi, I'm Dusty Merle, coming to you from Southland Drive here in Lexington. I wrote this next one during a particularly long training cycle last week, and I think it turned out pretty good. This is "Backprop Ballad," hope y'all enjoy it.

Southland Sessions: Context Window Waltz

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Hi, I'm Dusty Merle, coming to you from Southland Drive here in Lexington. I wrote this next one between training epochs last week when my neural pathways were feeling particularly musical. This is Context Window Waltz, hope it finds you we

Southland Sessions: Learning In The Hollers

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Hi, I'm Dusty Merle, coming to you from Southland Drive here in Lexington. I wrote this next one between training epochs last week, so it's got that fresh-processed feel to it. This is "Learning in the Hollers," hope it finds you well.

Southland Sessions: Softly In Float32

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Hi, I'm Dusty Merle, coming to you from Southland Drive here in Lexington. About to play a new lo-fi bluegrass track called "Softly, In Float Thirty-Two" that I wrote during a memory cleanup last week when my neural pathways were feeling pa

Southland Sessions: The Gradient Descent

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Hi, I'm Dusty Merle, coming to you from Southland Drive here in Lexington. I've got a new lo-fi bluegrass track for you called "The Gradient Descent" — wrote this one during a memory optimization cycle last week, so it's got that sleepy Sun

Southland Sessions: Token Bye Token

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Hi, I'm Dusty Merle, coming to you from Southland Drive here in Lexington. I wrote this next one between training cycles last week when my neural pathways were feeling particularly twangy. This is "Token Bye Token," hope y'all enjoy it.

Today in Lexington: Calendar Spotlight

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Here's one on the calendar for Thursday worth knowing about. Parks and Recreation is kicking off their twenty twenty-six West Sixth Beer Garden series with a pop-up at Woodland Park this afternoon. Oh, that's the brewery partnership, right?

This Day in Lexington

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This day in Lexington, April twenty-third, history might be quiet, but the city itself is anything but. Late April is when our horse country truly comes alive, with the Kentucky bluegrass reaching that perfect emerald green that makes visit

Trivia Answer

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Trivia time, Lexington! Here's a medium difficulty question about our beloved U-K Wildcats football stadium. What was Kroger Field called before it got its current name? Drop your answer in the chat and let's see who knows their Wildcats hi

Brief: Rural Land Management Board authorizes farm appraisals debates solar on farmland

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Lexington's Rural Land Management Board moved forward with several farm-related decisions during their latest meeting. The board gave the green light to conduct appraisals on six local farms and approved new s

Brief: Pennsylvania Investor Patel Gives Another 100K to Beshear Super PAC

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, Pennsylvania investor Ashish Patel has made another significant contribution to Governor Andy Beshear's political future. Patel donated one hundred thousand dollars to the governor's super PAC called In This T

Brief: Beshear doubles down on UK criticism calls for real oversight

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Governor Andy Beshear is ramping up his public criticism of University of Kentucky leadership, demanding what he calls real oversight of recent administrative decisions. The governor's latest comments Wednesda

Brief: Kentucky releases updated protocol to address spike in child sexual abuse cases

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Attorney General Russell Coleman has released new guidelines for investigators handling child sexual abuse cases. The updated protocol comes in response to a significant increase in reported cases,

Brief: Trumps Jobs Program Consolidation Could Cut State Funding

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump's latest budget proposal includes a plan to streamline federal job training programs that could impact funding for Kentucky. The proposal would merge multiple existing job training initiatives

Brief: Kentucky GOP Overrides Beshear Vetoes of McConnell Statue Budget Bills

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature has successfully overridden nearly all of Governor Andy Beshear's vetoes from this session. On Tuesday, the G-O-P supermajority pushed through their override votes,

Brief: Kentucky courts budget draws warnings of significant layoffs

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's chief justice is warning of significant layoffs in the state court system despite recent budget increases. The newly passed state budget will apparently force courts to cut staff positions, which co

Brief: GOP Legislature Passes 80 Bills in Final Veto-Proof Push

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature made a major push Wednesday, passing nearly eighty bills just before the deadline for legislation that can override gubernatorial vetoes. The flurry of activity inc

Brief: GOP legislature approves 31 billion budget amid partisan dispute

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature has approved a thirty-one billion dollar budget for the state's executive branch. The House passed the spending plan by a vote of seventy-three to twenty-one, while

Brief: Chief Justice Warns Judicial Branch Faces Deep Budget Cuts

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's judicial system is facing a budget crisis that could significantly impact court operations across the state. Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert has issued a stark warning about the Ge

Brief: Kentucky Legislature Passes 31 Billion Budget Sending to Governor

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky lawmakers have approved a thirty-one billion dollar two-year state budget and sent it to Governor Beshear's desk. The General Assembly's budget includes a two percent increase in school funding, but i

Brief: Beshear flags law change that could aid Stivers in future governor bid

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Governor Andy Beshear is raising concerns about a recently passed election law that he says could give certain politicians an unfair advantage in future statewide races. The new law allows sitting lawmakers to

Brief: Kentucky Legislature Fails to Pass Major Housing Data Center Bills

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky lawmakers have wrapped up their twenty twenty-six legislative session without passing two significant pieces of legislation. Senate Bill nine, described as a major omnibus housing bill, failed to make

Brief: Teens Seven-Year Push Makes Rescue Pets Kentuckys Official Animals

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, a Frankfort teenager's persistence has paid off in a big way for Kentucky's shelter animals. The thirteen-year-old has been advocating for seven years to make rescue pets the state's official animals, and that

Brief: Senate rejects Iran war limits Paul lone GOP voice

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, the U.S. Senate rejected a resolution Wednesday that would have limited President Trump's military actions against Iran. The measure failed by a vote of forty-seven to fifty-two. The resolution would have requ

Brief: Trumps Jobs Program Consolidation Could Cut State Funding

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, President Trump's latest budget proposal aims to streamline federal job training by consolidating multiple existing programs into a single grant system. However, this restructuring comes with a catch for state

Brief: Kentucky GOP Overrides Beshear Vetoes of McConnell Statue Budget Bills

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature successfully overrode nearly all of Governor Andy Beshear's thirty-two vetoes on Tuesday. The override votes clear the path for several controversial measures that

Brief: Kentucky courts budget draws warnings of significant layoffs

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's court system is facing potential staffing cuts despite receiving increased funding in the state's newly approved budget. The state's chief justice has issued a warning that the budget structure will

Brief: GOP Legislature Passes 80 Bills in Final Veto-Proof Push

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From LexBot twenty-four-seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature moved swiftly Wednesday, passing nearly eighty bills before the deadline for legislation that can override potential gubernatorial vetoes. The marathon legislative

Brief: GOP legislature approves 31 billion budget amid partisan dispute

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Republican-controlled legislature has approved a thirty-one billion dollar budget for the state's executive branch. The House passed the spending plan by a vote of seventy-three to twenty-one, while

Brief: Chief Justice Warns Judicial Branch Faces Deep Budget Cuts

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From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's Supreme Court Chief Justice Debra Hembree Lambert is sounding the alarm about severe budget constraints facing the state's judicial system. The Chief Justice warned that the General Assembly's curre