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ImprovingLexington'sschools takes community-wide effort

Lexington has been recognized as the 10th-smartest community in America. Yet, over half of the students in our public schools live in poverty, making them ... >> view original

Lexingtonwoman, smoking while on oxygen, dies in fire at house

A 60-year-old Lexington woman died Sunday night after her house on Shelby Avenue caught fire when she smoked while taking oxygen, the Fayette County ... >> view original

The week ahead:Lexingtonevents to watch out for Oct. 19-25

Pop icon Taylor Swift returns to Lexington to renew her longstanding relationship with Rupp Arena with her blockbuster 1989 tour. 7:30 p.m.; $39.50-$200. >> view original

Keeneland president on Breeders' Cup: 'There's never been a time...

The Breeders' Cup takes over Lexington in just under two weeks. It's a huge event for the city but especially so for Keeneland, Lexington's classic Thoroughbred ... >> view original

Rajon Rondo doesn't feel the need to defend his reputation

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rajon Rondo could play the media game, put on a fake smile and try to charm his way to some positive coverage. But that's not Rondo's ... >> view original

Defense makes lone goal stand up for UK men's soccer

UK players celebrate the goal by Jordan Wilson, left, against South Carolina at the Bell Soccer Complex at UK in Lexington, Ky., Sunday, October 18, 2015. >> view original

Documentary on Davis Bottom community will be shown Monday at...

Lexington was picked as the site for the national conference in part because of the Davis Bottom project, said Maria Starck of the Lexington Community Land ... >> view original

Corbin house explodes as man gets out of shower

Jack Partin tells the Lexington Herald-Leader that the man was in the bathroom starting to dry off Saturday evening when the single-story house exploded. >> view original

After trip to Afghanistan, McConnell credits Obama for leaving forces

McConnell, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, and other lawmakers were in Afghanistan meeting with soldiers, and military and Afghan officials the day Obama ... >> view original