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Lexington city leaders examine ways to expand tree canopy

Lexington city leaders are examining ways to increase the tree canopy around the bluegrass community. A Council committee was briefed on a tree-covering study last week.

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‘The sky’s the limit for him.’ What Kentucky is getting in 7-footer Aaron Bradshaw.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The best way to sum up Aaron Bradshaw’s potential as a basketball player?

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Future abortion access in Kentucky could change drastically with this amendment vote

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For the first time in recent memory, Kentucky voters have a chance to weigh in on the future of abortion access in the state this November.

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Chris Rodriguez, banged-up Will Levis, stout ‘D’ carry Kentucky past Mississippi State

LEXINGTON, Ky. — For just the second time in seven games, Kentucky football had both Will Levis and Chris Rodriguez on the field together for Saturday.

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FDA chief touches on many issues during Lexington visit

The head of the Food and Drug Administration says more needs to be done in the area of treatment for pain. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf came to Lexington to participate in University of Kentucky Healthcare’s 60 Anniversary Symposium

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All candidates for Lexington City Council District 2 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Lexington City Council District 2 — Shayla Lynch and Josh McCurn — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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All candidates for Lexington City Council District 4 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Lexington City Council District 4 — J. Brack Marquette and Brenda Monarrez — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

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Mark Story: Vince Marrow might have discovered a gem for Kentucky football at his nephew’s basketball game

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Vince Marrow spent Valentine’s Day in 2021 taking in some high school hoops. The University of Kentucky football recruiting ace was in Richmond to watch his nephew, John McCrear, then playing for Lexington Catholic, face off against Madison Central.

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In Kentucky, abortion issue generates new breed of activists

Lexington (United States) (AFP) - Leah Martin ended up in the emergency room "because of the immense stress" of being denied an abortion in her US home state of Kentucky.

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Vacuum leaf trucks will not make trips through Lexington this fall

The question about leaf removal in Lexington has been officially decided. Large vacuum trucks will not be patrolling city streets to collect leaves this fall.

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Lexington's Town Branch Commons Trail Gets Official Opening Ceremony

Federal, state, and local government representatives along with lots of walkers and cyclists have celebrated the official opening of Town Branch Commons Trail in downtown Lexington.

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Lexington council asked to consider temporary emergency sheltering proposal

Lexington city leaders are discussing strategies for emergency housing during periods of extreme cold this winter. Council members heard from a housing administrator as well as a proposal from a longtime nonprofit shelter organization.

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Kentucky's Oscar Tshiebwe sidelined from practice, set for 'minor' medical procedure

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Reigning national player of the year Oscar Tshiebwe will undergo a “minor” medical procedure after missing two Kentucky basketball practice sessions in recent days.

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Lexington working with nonprofit partners on gun violence prevention grants

Lexington city council members are being asked to approve the distribution of $50,000 in gun violence prevention grants. One Lexington aims to reduce youth violence by working with community partners.

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Mark Story: In comparing Rich Scangarello’s offense to Liam Coen’s, one number tells the story

I have started to feel a little bit sorry for Rich Scangarello. Since arriving in Lexington from the staff of the San Francisco 49ers, the new Kentucky offensive coordinator cannot seem to catch a break.

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Eastern Kentucky natives Chris Stapleton, Dwight Yoakam and Tyler Childers performing in flood relie

Some of the most popular acts in country and tradition music are playing in Lexington tomorrow evening.

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“Plan your escape” is the fire prevention theme this week in Lexington

The theme for fire prevention week in Lexington is “fire won’t wait, plan your escape.” Fire Department Battalion Chief Jordan Saas said a residential fire doubles in size every minute, so occupants may have only about two minutes to get out.

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With no Will Levis, Kentucky collapses in 24-14 loss to South Carolina

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky was unable to overcome the absence of star quarterback Will Levis in a 24-14 loss to South Carolina that dealt a crippling blow to the Wildcats’ hopes of contending for an SEC East title.

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Lexington Fire Department hosts Fire Prevention and Wellness Festival

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LexPhil presents chamber music concert featuring work of Black female composers Perry and Price

Concert featuring largely forgotten Black female composers

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First in a series of Kentucky Theater 100th Anniversary Events This Weekend

Lexington’s iconic downtown theater, the Kentucky Theater, turned 100 years old Tuesday. This Saturday marks the first in a series of weekend events in October to recognize that entertainment heritage.

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Coldstream lab and research space growing by 40,000 square feet

A dedication ceremony Thursday recognized 40,000 square feet of research and lab space in Lexington’s Coldstream Research Campus.

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John Clay: Kentucky football’s main goal remains reachable, but South Carolina is a tricky test

For Kentucky football, the main goal remains attainable. Get to Atlanta. Win the SEC East. Play in the conference championship game. Short of that, the goal is to make that Nov. 19 matchup with Georgia at Kroger Field mean something. Or everything, actually.

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Oscar Tshiebwe helping new teammate find his way. Kentucky is going to benefit.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The announcement that Ugonna Onyenso — a highly touted center from Nigeria — would be joining the University of Kentucky basketball team for the 2022-23 season came on Aug. 1, just a few days before his future teammates were headed to the Bahamas for a series of…

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Country music ‘will definitely not be the same’: Officials, musicians mourn Loretta Lynn’s death

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Loretta Lynn, a country music icon who was once known as the Queen of Country Music, has died at 90.

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