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Morehead company seeks 100 licensed pilots for drone swarm show: 'A lot of talent in this area"
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (321+ words) ROWAN COUNTY, KY (LEX News) — Rajant has spent years developing drones and robots in Morehead and plans to demonstrate that technology during a public event at Eagle Lake on Monday, Oct. 5. "For over 10 years, we have flown drone swarms," said…...
Lexington launches new tool to help residents find affordable housing
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (277+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. — The city of Lexington has partnered with CityWise Software to launch a new website designed to help Fayette County residents find housing they can afford. Mayor Linda Gorton made the announcement Thursday morning, calling it a significant step…...
Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months, after flash flood
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (31+ words) LEX 18 News Grand Canyon water supply to be restored in weeks, not months, after flash flood...
Gas prices above $4 a gallon: What's driving the surge and how to save at the pump
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (390+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — Gas prices are topping $4 a gallon, and drivers are feeling the pinch. The national average has climbed to $4.19 per gallon, while Kentucky's average sits at $3.84 per gallon, according to AAA. Lori Weaver Hawkins, AAA Government Affairs…...
Burgin City Council votes to take next step on joining planning commission amid data center debate
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (298+ words) MERCER COUNTY, Ky. — Burgin City Council took a split vote Tuesday night to join the local planning and zoning commission, a decision supporters say will put regulatory guardrails in place as the city weighs a proposed data center development. The…...
Kentucky AG talks about safety reforms from Meta settlement over teen social media addiction
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (31+ words) LEX 18 News Kentucky AG talks about safety reforms from Meta settlement over teen social media addiction...
7Brew's free 'Brew Doh' giveaway draws massive crowds and causes hours-long lines around Kentucky
5+ day, 23+ hour ago (311+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — A free fidget toy giveaway at 7Brew coffee locations across Kentucky, drew massive crowds Monday, sending lines spilling out of drive-thrus and onto surrounding roads. The promotion was straightforward: buy two medium or large drinks and receive…...
Lake Liberty drops further as dry weather continues to strain water supply
1+ week, 1+ day ago (27+ words) LEX 18 News Lake Liberty drops further as dry weather continues to strain water supply...
The latest looks for fall at Fayette Mall
1+ week, 1+ day ago (107+ words) LEXINGTON, KY. (Best of the Bluegrass) — The latest looks for fall at Fayette Mall: Fayette Mall in Lexington is Kentucky’s premier shopping, dining, and entertainment destination featuring more than 150 retailers. Jennifer Palumbo goes shopping for the latest looks for fall…...
Backroads to Better Money with Commonwealth Credit Union - September
1+ week, 1+ day ago (120+ words) LEX 18 News Backroads to Better Money with Commonwealth Credit Union: Commonwealth Credit Union is teaming up with the Lexington Sporting Club In this edition of Backroads to Better Money, we learn how the winning partnership is helping members and fans…...