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Lexington history: In 1960, John F. Kennedy campaigned at UK
November 11, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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As Lexington celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding, the Herald-Leader and kentucky.com each day throughout 2025 will share interesting facts about our hometown.
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Actress Melissa McBride rose from Lexington to star in ‘The Walking Dead’
October 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Lexington events focus on the arts in November: youth ballet, art show and more
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Lexington artists open their studios for tours this weekend
October 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Nobel Prize-winning scientist Thomas Hunt Morgan was born in Lexington
October 29, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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The Red Mile, one of the oldest racetracks in the country, celebrates 150 years
October 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Looking to get spooked? These are Lexington’s most haunted locations
Updated October 30, 2025 at 11:53 PM
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Early Lexington was a center of commerce for the region, with markets and shops
October 24, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The first car invented in Lexington was ‘one of the finest on the market’
October 20, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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UK’s radio station WUKY celebrates 85 years of education and music
October 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Lexington’s historic Pope Villa was home for KY politician John Pope
Updated October 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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Greg Page helped desegregate SEC football, but died before he got to play for UK
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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