Episodes

  • Lexington: Juneteenth celebration honors history and culture in Lexington. | June 22

    Lexington: Juneteenth celebration honors history and culture in Lexington. | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Lexington's Juneteenth celebration at Douglass Park highlighted cultural events and historical reflection, while Kentucky’s GOP focused on unity ahead of the election. The city also honored civil rights leader Reverend James Johnson with a new historical marker and explored the legacy of Kentucky’s last public execution through a local author’s personal account.
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    1 min
  • Lexington: Plane crash kills two in Jessamine County | June 21

    Lexington: Plane crash kills two in Jessamine County | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Lexington: A plane crash in Jessamine County took two lives, while Kentucky State Police search for an escaped inmate. The city also marks Juneteenth with a gravesite linked to the Emancipation Proclamation, and its Reddit community debates pizza, mechanics, and insect swatting.
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    1 min
  • Lexington: Lexington animal advocates celebrate new ordinance updates after unanimous vo... | June 20

    Lexington: Lexington animal advocates celebrate new ordinance updates after unanimous vo... | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Lexington's Urban County Council approved a new animal welfare ordinance with stricter penalties for neglect and expanded spay/neuter programs, while also launching a data center project forum and hosting an unclaimed property roadshow. Three new restaurants are opening in Lexington, including a new Con Huevos location, as the city continues to grow its food scene.
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    2 mins
  • Lexington: Lexington offers water quality grants to local groups | June 19

    Lexington: Lexington offers water quality grants to local groups | June 19
    Jun 19 2026
    Lexington announces new grants to boost water quality and support local environmental projects, while holding a public forum on data center impacts. The city also celebrates Juneteenth with cultural events and highlights a growing housing affordability gap in its market.
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    1 min
  • Lexington: Traffic closure on Newtown Pike due to hazardous wires | June 18

    Lexington: Traffic closure on Newtown Pike due to hazardous wires | June 18
    Jun 18 2026
    Lexington: Traffic disruptions continue on Newtown Pike due to damaged traffic signal wires, while Belleau Woods Park now features new dual-purpose courts for basketball and pickleball. A new soccer bar, Wandering Bock, and a Southern comfort restaurant open in downtown, alongside a private memorial for Rogene A. Bonzani.
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    1 min
  • Lexington: Woman accused of driving into crowd faces new charges in Lexington | June 17

    Lexington: Woman accused of driving into crowd faces new charges in Lexington | June 17
    Jun 17 2026
    Lexington: A woman accused of driving into a downtown crowd has been indicted, while Juneteenth celebrations cause delays and closures. Leadership Lexington also announced 51 new community leaders, and Outdoor Lighting Perspectives transitions to new ownership with updated plans.
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    1 min
  • Lexington: Lexington Upgrades 911 System, Prepares for Data Center Discussions | June 15

    Lexington: Lexington Upgrades 911 System, Prepares for Data Center Discussions | June 15
    Jun 15 2026
    Lexington's 2-minute Local Wire update covers the city's upgrade to Next Gen 911, a community meeting on new data centers at the Lexington Public Library, and the opening of a wood-fired grill in Hamburg and Shibam Coffee's Yemeni beans. A Reddit thread also sparks debate over local radio, school leadership, and summer event noise.
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    2 mins