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The contractor conducting an independent audit of Fayette County Public Schools is seeking a contract amendment that would allow extra spending, district officials said in paperwork referenced by LEX18.
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After a series of incidents that residents and shop owners say have disrupted safety on Bardstown Road, the mayor’s office says it is reviewing additional options to address crime along the corridor.
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The company said the expansion will add a new hybrid vehicle to its Georgetown manufacturing lineup while increasing capacity tied to its paint operations.
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Emergency officials said the tornado damaged trees and utility lines while sparing homes from structural damage, according to residents interviewed after the storm.
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The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources says it is aware of reports of a black bear sighting in Lexington, but specific details about the animal’s location and status remain limited as inquiries continue.
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A weekend in Louisville’s Highlands district drew calls for stricter consequences and earlier bar closing after two shootings, two injuries, and 24 arrests, according to a WAVE report published June 22.
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The Rowan County student earned the national top spot in the poetry category at the National Speech and Debate Championship, according to LEX18.
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The council is scheduled to vote on the final 2026-27 budget Thursday night, after proposing shifts that would reduce spending for affordable housing while increasing investment in parks and roadway improvements.
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The long-running Lexington bakery, known for its long ties to the city’s neighborhood business community, is expected to restart operations this fall after shutting down in the span of the last several years.
