Annual United We Shop vendor fair highlights nearly 50 local Kentucky businesses in Georgetown
The fourth annual United We Shop vendor fair in Georgetown featured nearly 50 Kentucky businesses, offering food, jewelry and clothing.
Lexington events and community updates
A single place to scan event-related coverage, public notices, and community-facing updates.
This hub keeps event-sensitive and community-facing coverage together so readers can quickly find fairs, public meetings, campus happenings, and other calendar-driven local updates.
Latest matching coverage updated Apr 11, 2026 11:16 PM ET.
Downtown Paris transforms into movie set for 'Silver Bells Christmas'
Downtown Paris transformed into a winter wonderland Thursday as crews shoot a scene for a made-for-TV movie.
5 officers identified in downtown Louisville Taco Bell officer-involved shooting
Louisville police identified the five officers involved in an officer-involved shooting that left one man dead on Monday in a Taco Bell.
Gayla features drag artists, LGBTQ+ community at UK
Drag artists performed, danced and lip-synced at an Alice in Wonderland-themed Gayla, hosted by the University of Kentucky’s Gender and Sexuality Alliance. The event, held on April 3 in the Gatton Student Center, featured local, profession…
U.S. Navy Week brings sailors to Lexington for community events
The U.S. Navy has arrived in Lexington for Navy Week, bringing members of the military from all walks of life to the landlocked state for more than 50 community events.
Court documents reveal alleged foul play in downtown Lexington house fire
The flames that overcame a downtown Lexington home on Monday morning were allegedly the result of more than just a coincidence.
Severe wind event blows roof off Russell County recycling building, damages nearby parked vehicles
A severe wind event blew the roof off a recycling building in Russell County Saturday night, damaging vehicles parked across the street from the Russell County Fiscal Court.
At least 1 displaced by downtown Lexington house fire
At least one person has been displaced by a Monday morning fire in downtown Lexington.
Lexington’s Stakes Party gala brings future leaders together to support Safe Passage nonprofit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) – The Stakes Party, an annual black-tie gala at 21C Lexington, is bringing together the next generation of community leaders to support a local nonprofit combating child trafficking. For eight years, the ev…
Paris farm hosts all-day Easter egg hunt to wrap up Daffodil Days
Middle Springs Farm in North Middletown, KY wrapped up its Daffodil Days season with an Easter festival, featuring an egg hunt, farm animals, yard games, and a four-leaf clover program.
A brief look into the Spring Meet Opening Day at Keeneland
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Lexington launches $1 rides throughout downtown area on weekends
There is a new set of wheels hitting the streets in Lexington, and with horses painted on the side, LexRide is off and running.
UK hosts literacy training in AI to teach attendees of its potential
The University of Kentucky held a symposium with the aim of helping people understand the potential of artificial intelligence and how to use it. On April 1, the Spring 202 UK Artificial Intelligence Literacy and Training was held at the G…
Women’s History Month events at UK decrease in 2026
Women’s History Month events listed on the University of Kentucky’s BBNvolved website have decreased from nine in 2019 to one in 2026. In 2026, events or organizations may be tied to celebrating women, but they are listed generically, rare…
Millstone Social in downtown Richmond closing due to ‘uncertain economic climate’
RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Millstone Social in downtown Richmond announced on Facebook that it is closing immediately due to the “uncertain economic climate.” According to their post, management made the decision after considering t…
Millstone Social in downtown Richmond closing due to 'uncertain economic climate'
Millstone Social in downtown Richmond announced on Facebook that it is closing immediately due to the "uncertain economic climate."
1 hurt in crash on major Lexington road, gas meter hit
The right lane of Nicholasville Road facing downtown has been temporarily blocked on Wednesday morning due to a crash in the area of Southpoint Drive.
Lextran launches new $1 LexRide seasonal bus route connecting Lexington entertainment spots
A night out in Lexington is getting easier with the launch of LexRide, a new seasonal downtown circulator from Lextran that connects popular entertainment districts for $1 each way.