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ONE Lexington Broadens Gun Prevention to Suicides and AccidentsHealth — 3dONE Lexington is expanding its gun-violence prevention work beyond interpersonal conflicts to include firearm safety, accidental shootings and suicide prevention. At a community forum, residents and experts shared perspectives to help shape future programs and resources.

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Lexington Mayor Gorton Wins Historic Third TermPolitics — Nov 4, 2026Linda Gorton won a third consecutive term as Lexington mayor, defeating Raquel Carter with about 55% of the vote; she is only the second mayor in city history to do so. Voters also chose new and returning Urban County Council members and approved three charter amendments covering council pay, public accountability and regular charter reviews.

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Priya Raman Gorton winning a third term shows real voter support for her approach over the last eight years.

Four Pedestrians Killed in Crashes in Three CountriesAuto — 4dTwo pedestrians died in separate crashes Saturday night in Blaine, Minnesota: a woman was struck by a pickup on Lexington Avenue, and 42-year-old Anthony Wallace Santeramo was hit by a northbound pickup after entering traffic on Highway 65. Both crashes are under investigation; alcohol was not suspected in the Highway 65 crash.

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Atlantic City seeks fifth federal Opportunity Zone for Marina DistrictBusiness — Nov 5, 2026Lexington designated five areas as Opportunity Zones to attract investment for housing, businesses and other redevelopment. Atlantic City is poised to gain a fifth federal zone covering the Marina District, adding tax incentives as major residential and commercial projects advance.

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IJRRussian Pranksters Dupe OpenAI Officials Into Video Chat About ‘Offensive’ AI For UkraineDylan Kresak · 5 min · 9h

Five Local Lunch Spots Showcase Regional Food TraditionsLifestyle — Nov 6, 2026Local lunch features highlight neighborhood food destinations, from Indianapolis’s Moody’s Butcher Shop and Owensboro’s expanded Honey Baked Ham offerings to longstanding barbecue favorites in Lexington, North Carolina, and Columbus, Georgia. In Madison, firefighters’ shared meals serve not only as a break during long shifts but also as an important source of connection and support.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Wayzata girls, Lexington boys advance to state cross-country meetsSports — Oct 31, 2026Wayzata’s girls cross-country team qualified for Minnesota’s 2025 state meet after finishing second at its section meet, as it looks to contend despite losing much of last year’s championship roster. In other cross-country results, Lexington’s boys won and its girls placed second at Ohio’s Tiffin regional to qualify for state, while Colorado’s 2026 girls championships featured repeat titles for Eaton’s Delaney Reuter, Niwot and The Classical Academy, alongside first-time team champions Berthoud and Thomas MacLaren.

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Burger Joints Sustain Decades-Long Traditions Across Five StatesLifestyle — Nov 4, 2026Across several states, long-running neighborhood burger spots continue to draw loyal customers with classic comfort food, casual settings and a strong sense of local history. The featured destinations range from Hoboken’s Elysian Cafe and Illinois’ Fillin’ Station to Georgia’s historic grills, Lynchburg’s Kenney’s and Lexington’s Tolly-Ho.

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Fake Veteran Sentenced to 109 Months for Child Abuse ImagesPolitics — 6dWilliam Steven Wooten, 46, of Lexington, South Carolina, was sentenced to 109 months in federal prison and 20 years of supervised release after a jury convicted him of possessing child sexual abuse material and he pleaded guilty to possessing a fraudulent military discharge document. Investigators said he falsely claimed to be a combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient to seek work and gain a mother’s trust; a search of his phone uncovered 203 images, and he had also been convicted in state court of criminal sexual conduct with a minor.

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Lexington Nursing Home Evacuates 100-Plus Residents After OutageHealth — Oct 25, 2026More than 100 residents—and roughly 180, according to one report—were evacuated from CareOne in Lexington after recurring electrical failures created safety concerns, including risks to systems such as sewage. Residents were moved to other care facilities or alternate housing, and a maintenance worker injured during the response was expected to recover.

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FaithTapPope Leo condemns machismo and violence against women in PeruPope Leo XIV condemned machismo and violence against women during his visit to Lima, calling for equal rights and women’s full participation in society and the Church. He also urged Peru’s bishops to support victims of clergy abuse with tru5h · 7 reads

Men Charged in Four Separate Shooting CasesWorld — Nov 4, 2026Authorities charged two Lancaster men in a 2024 shooting that seriously injured a driver, while two Cumberland County men face murder charges in a fatal drive-by that also wounded a woman. Separate cases in Lexington and Louisville have brought murder indictments against two men in a fatal shooting and assault-related charges against two men in a shooting that injured two people.

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DOJ reaches settlement with Lexington over police civil rights violations — Oct 16, 2026DOJ settled with Lexington, Miss., on Oct. 16, 2026, forcing police reforms after a report found 650-plus fine warrants—about half the town—and arrests over 10 times the state rate.

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Sam Okafor This settlement should finally curb the excessive force and bias against Black residents in Lexington's policing.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Former Church and 1890 Arcade Among US Historic Shops RebornLifestyle — Nov 1, 2026Across the country, distinctive destinations invite visitors to explore beyond ordinary shopping: a historic Mishawaka bar, Cleveland’s glass-roofed Arcade, a spacious South Carolina gift shop, a former Maine creamery filled with antiques and a 19th-century Lexington church turned antique store. Their architecture, history and eclectic interiors are part of the appeal.

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Domestic violence vigils span multiple communitiesHealth — Oct 28, 2026Communities in Richmond, Lexington, Jackson and Bakersfield held vigils and events honoring domestic violence victims and survivors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Survivors and advocates emphasized healing, speaking out and connecting people experiencing abuse with support and resources.

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Three Ambulance Crashes Reported in Massachusetts, KentuckyAuto — Oct 31, 2026Two ambulance-involved crashes were reported: in Attleboro, a Foxborough ambulance carrying a 3-year-old with an allergic reaction collided with a car, but no one was injured and the child was transferred to another ambulance. In Lexington, a car struck an ambulance and then two other objects or vehicles, leaving two people in the car with non-life-threatening injuries; both crashes are under investigation.

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IJRNavy Scrambles To Ramp Up Tomahawk Production After Iran War Burns Through ArsenalFrancis Kapper · 4 min · 9h

Lexington committee advances proposed $1,500 racing finesPolitics — Oct 20, 2026Lexington’s council committee approved a revised ordinance targeting street racing and reckless driving exhibitions, with a $1,500 civil penalty for a first offense and possible $4,500 fine plus 60-day vehicle impoundment for repeat offenses. The measure still requires full council approval and would add civil penalties to existing state criminal enforcement.

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Pick a food for every letter and the AI reveals your futureQuizie — QuizA to (almost) Z, one delicious decision at a time. At the end, the AI reads your feast like tea leaves and tells your fortune.

Five Men Indicted in Separate Fatal StabbingsWorld — Nov 2, 2026Grand juries indicted suspects in several fatal-stabbing cases: Nicholus Peterson in the killing of a 71-year-old man in Hyde Park, Marico Levy in the South Station stabbing of a 29-year-old man in Boston, and Taron Daly on manslaughter and related charges in a Springfield, Oregon, death. In Lexington, Dario Williams was indicted on murder and burglary charges in the fatal stabbing of Candice Mackie, his former girlfriend; reporting also noted that an arrest warrant in a prior domestic-violence case was not served until after her death.

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Regional Cheer and Dance Events Set for 2026Sports — Oct 20, 2026Several cheer and dance competitions are scheduled for November 2026: Lexington, Kentucky, hosts the UCA Lexington Classic on Nov. 22 and the UCA & UDA Bluegrass Regional Nov. 21-22; Concord, North Carolina, hosts the UCA Piedmont Regional Nov. 21; and Highlands Ranch, Colorado, hosts the NCA & NDA Rockies Regional Nov. 21-22. The events offer teams early-season titles and preparation for national championships, with coverage streaming on Varsity TV.

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Women critically wounded in Ohio, Kentucky shootingsWorld — Oct 23, 2026Women were hospitalized in critical or life-threatening condition after separate shootings in Cleveland, Lexington and Dayton. Cleveland officers detained three minors, while Dayton police identified multiple people of interest; investigations are ongoing in all three cases.

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Warren Song Among Five Chosen From 155 SubmissionsGood News — Oct 26, 2026Bo Warren, a longtime songwriter and worship pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Lexington, had a song selected for the Kentucky Baptist Convention’s five-song album, “Heaven’s Refrain.” The project chose five songs from 155 submissions by 107 writers, and the album, sheet music and tracks will be offered free to Kentucky Baptist churches.

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Andrew PowellKansas Republicans Suffer Another Gubernatorial Defeat Despite Trump's EndorsementDemocrat Cindy Holscher has won the Kansas governor's race, defeating Republican state Senate President Ty Masterson in a contest that keeps the state's top office under Democratic control for another four years. The Associated Press projected Holscher as the winner in the race to replace Gov. Laura Kelly, who was term-limited, according to Fox News . Her victory gives Democrats their third straig8h · 190 reads

130-plus Lexington residents, 53 Nashville units evacuatedEnvironment — Oct 24, 2026More than 50 apartment units and nearby townhomes in Antioch were evacuated after firefighters detected dangerous levels of natural gas and carbon monoxide. Officials suspect nearby construction disturbed underground gas; no injuries were reported, and crews are monitoring the site as residents remain displaced.

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Cities open, plan, cancel seasonal ice rinksLifestyle — Oct 26, 2026Holiday skating plans are mixed: York is bringing back a city-center rink, Alexandria has opened a community rink, and Arlington Heights approved a pilot rink whose opening depends on temperatures. Lexington’s longtime holiday rink will be closed this season, replaced by a free interactive light display, with officials hoping to restore skating in 2027.

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Phoenix, Lexington Launch On-Demand Transit PilotsBusiness — Oct 26, 2026Phoenix has launched PHXLink, a three-year on-demand shared-van pilot offering $2 rides in north, west and south Phoenix to help residents reach transit centers, light rail and other destinations. Riders book by app or phone and meet vans at nearby pickup points; the city will use pilot data to guide future transit connections and expansion.

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Fire-Damaged Restaurants Face Reopenings and Safety ChecksLifestyle — Oct 21, 2026Carrabba’s in Lexington is reopening at 11 a.m. Friday after a fire caused significant exterior damage; no one was injured. Foxwoods’ David Burke Prime Steakhouse is also set to reopen Nov. 6 after a major fire, following renovations to its dining room, bar and kitchen.

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Boards reject housing proposals in three communitiesPolitics — Oct 23, 2026Planning bodies pushed back on several housing proposals: Lexington commissioners rejected a 10-story student-housing development amid concerns about historic homes and affordability, while Moore County commissioners denied a 134-unit apartment plan. In Westwood, a design review board recommended against an 88-unit, 12-story project over its scale, though the board cannot block it.

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IJRDemocrats Lean On Green Group To Reach UN Climate Talks Without TrumpSimon August · 7 min · 10h