Lexington, KY news on Friday, October 23, 2026

In Lexington, KY on Friday, October 23, 2026: Bus routes, restaurant reopens, toy drive plans. Also: Fayette schools and city officials finalized Plan B winter bus routes to reduce snow days during severe weather; Lexington council unanimously restricted data center zoning with new ordinances regulating placement and language. Weather: Mostly clear and cool today, highs near 70°F with light winds.

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Fayette schools and city officials finalized Plan B winter bus routes to reduce snow days during severe weather.FOX 56 News · Oct 22, 6:45 PM
Lexington council unanimously restricted data center zoning with new ordinances regulating placement and language.WKYT · Oct 22, 7:25 PM
A Lexington restaurant reopened after a recent fire caused temporary closure and sent one person to hospital.WKYT · Oct 22, 9:01 PM

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Lexington received $3.7 million federal funding to extend the Town Branch Trail construction project.WKYT · Oct 22, 10:11 AM

Community & volunteering

Lexington Fraternal Order of Firefighters found space to hold their annual toy drive this year.WKYT · Oct 22, 7:34 AM

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