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Gov. Beshear responds to being mentioned as a possible replacement to Biden in 2024
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) — At an event celebrating 100 years of Kentucky State Parks in Frankfort Monday, Governor Andy Beshear was asked about his name being mentioned as a candidate if President Biden decides to drop of the Presidential Race. Beshear says, he's flattered but adds, Kentucky's victories are...
Lexington announces Fourth of July road closures
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington’s week of Fourth of July festivities will impact traffic through Thursday. Lexington’s Fourth of July event lineup kicked off on Monday, and with the events come traffic changes, and road closures. The Lexington Police Department told FOX 56 News what drivers should expect over the next few days.
‘I was almost a firecracker!’ World War II vet from Lexington celebrates 100th birthday
Paul Frederick of Lexington suffered burns and was thrown into the ocean when a Japanese torpedo hit the destroyer the Marine was aboard. “Everybody’s got a guardian angel,” he said.
Public comment at Lexington city council now means speaking-only
Lexington’s Urban Council recently approved new rules for citizens engaging in public comment during council meetings. The new language comes as council continues to be confronted by calls to issue a formal endorsement of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict. Anyone signed up during public comment can speak directly...
COVID cases in Lexington are currently on par with last year, with an upswing expected
Right now, Lexington’s COVID numbers are running about 30-40 new cases every week – that’s on par with this time last year. Kevin Hall with the Fayette County Health Department says, if the numbers continue to trend as they did in 2023, we’re likely to see an uptick in the coming months.
City Clerk Jamie Hutchison passes the torch
June 28 was quite literally Jamie Hutchison’s Day. Mayor James Smith proclaimed it so. The honor marked the occasion of her retirement 25 years to the day after first started working for the city of Cynthiana. Hutchison has been city clerk for the past 10 years, serving under five...
Lexington Prepares for Weeklong Independence Day Celebrations Featuring a Range of Fun-filled Activities
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Independence Day range of activities throughout the week. Fourth of July, a day of monumental importance in the history of the United States, is upon us. It is a time for celebrations, fun, and patriotism, and Hardly any place does it better than the city of Lexington, Kentucky. This year, Lexington has planned not just one day but a whole week of activities to celebrate the nation’s birthday, starting from Monday.
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