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Lexington

Growth, land use, and culture in the heart of the Bluegrass.

Technology

Data Center Proposals Test Lexington's Energy Planning

New data center proposals near Lexington are prompting utility officials to reassess long-term energy planning as demand from large facilities grows.

Well KeptLexington

Lexington Salons Face New Sanitation Scrutiny

Increased customer attention to sanitation practices is prompting Lexington salons to make cleaning procedures more visible to clients.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 14, 2026 · 1 min read

Run of StateLexington

Kentucky Basketball's Nonconference Slate Draws Early Attention

A demanding nonconference basketball schedule out of Lexington is drawing early national attention ahead of the upcoming season.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 13, 2026 · 1 min read

Kentucky After HoursLexington

Lexington's Arts District Finds Its Footing

After years of gradual development, Lexington's designated arts district is beginning to establish a clearer identity built around galleries, studios, and live music venues.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read

Bourbon & TableLexington

Lexington's Independent Coffee Shops Double as Community Rooms

Independent coffee shops across Lexington have become informal community gathering spaces, hosting everything from book clubs to small business meetups.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jul 5, 2026 · 1 min read

PoliticsLexington

Lexington Council Weighs Transit Funding Expansion

Lexington's Urban County Council is considering an expansion of local transit funding as ridership grows and calls for expanded routes increase.

Kentucky Standard Staff · Jun 19, 2026 · 1 min read