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New Bike Share Program Launches In Lexington
Cycling enthusiasts in Lexington can now pedal to their heart’s content, with the introduction of the city’s first bike-share system. The program that is known as LexRide was today launched and to mark the event, there was a ribbon clipping exercise that involved the city authorities, the community and a lot of enthusiasts. The program […]
Lexington Skunk Tests Positive For Rabies Health Department Issues Warning
One skunk in Lexington was found to have rabies after its remains had been surveyed by the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department. Originally, the Masterson Station area had the infected animal, and citizens were questioned about contact with humans and their pets. Rabies is a viral disease of the central nervous systems of mammals including man. […]
Lexington Launches Innovative Alien Tourism Campaign
Lexington, Kentucky goes to an extraordinary tourism campaign, way out of Earth’s atmosphere. A new project launched by VisitLEX, the city’s tourism bureau, will be the first attempt to transmit a message to any potential extraterrestrial visitors travelling around 40 light years away, making Lexington a city that wants to welcome the interstellar traveller. All […]
Lexington Tourism Hits Record Breaking 16 Billion Dollar Impact In 2023
The numbers are in and Lexington, Kentucky has proven itself to be well on its way to becoming the premier tourist destination, reporting a fresh record economic impact of $1.6 billion for the year 2023. As reported by the Kentucky Department of Tourism, this is an incredible achievement for the Fayette County tourism industry, and […]
Lexington Pride Festival Celebrates Diversity And Inclusion
The streets of downtown Lexington were splashed with vivid colours and lively celebrations for the annual Lexington Pride Festival on Saturday. The festival has grown into the regional cornerstone event for the Central Kentucky LGBTQ+ community since its 16th year in 2014, drawing thousands of participants from across the region. This year’s LGBTI Festival centred […]
Lexington Man Arrested In Connection With Russell Cave Road Shooting
Earlier this week, a shooting on Russell Cave Road led to the arrest and charge against a Lexington man with murder. A swift resolution to a case that sent shockwaves through the local community came along Tuesday when the Lexington Police Department announced the arrest. Reports of gunshots resulted in officers responding to the incident […]
Lexington Unveils Ambitious Green Energy Plan To Achieve Carbon Neutrality By 2040
Last year, the city of Lexington, seeking a future with less carbon impact, announced a 2040 goal of carbon neutrality. Details of the strategy were presented yesterday at a crowded town hall meeting; the plan presented includes the strategies that will define the development of the energy systems, transport systems and structure of the city […]
Lexington Duck Derby Raises Over 37000 For Local Charities
The 25th annual Lexington Duck Derby splashed its way to victory this past weekend, collecting $37,000 for various Lexington charities and providing an entertaining day for all too. The now annual tradition for the city of Lexington involved thousands of rubber ducks racing down a specific waterway, all of which were sponsored by people of […]
Georgetown And Lexington Schools Focus On Student Mental Health And Academic Support
Due to the rising student concern in students’ health wellbeing and academic performance, schools in Georgetown and Lexington in Kentucky have initiated programs in an effort to provide student psychological needs and to try and improve the quality of education that students receive. The initiatives are to be implemented as educators and parents have raised […]
Local Businesses Thrive As Georgetown And Lexington See Economic Upturn
Georgetown and Lexington in particular have recently known an important economic revival in strong alliance to commerce, stores being more frequented lately. The increase is particularly perked up after CSR was affected by the COVID-19 and the consequent slowdown in the economy. For shop owners that sell luxury items in the main business district in […]