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Mayor breaks ground on Town Branch Commons

Mayor Jim Gray broke ground on Town Branch Commons today, a project six years in the making. Designed..

Lexington Legends Walk It Off Against Asheville Tourists

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – It was a pitcher’s duel that propelled the game into extra innings..

Locust Grove celebrates Independence Day, Books, and Opera

Free Independence Day Celebration  Wednesday, July 4 10:00 am - 4:30 pm    FREE TO THE PUBLIC all day! Join..

Fayette County Awards Grant For Women2Women Programming

  LEXINGTON, KY - Dress for Success Lexington, a local non-profit dedicated to empowering women to achieve economic independence,..

Alltech cuts ribbon at Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery

[PIKEVILLE, Ky.] – The clouds parted and the sun shone just as crowds gathered in front of..

Lexington Legends Drop Game Two to Columbia Fireflies

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Lexington Legends dropped the second game of the series to the..

Melendez Grand Slam Not Enough As Legends Fall to RiverDogs

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – After a shortened game last night, the Lexington Legends and Charleston RiverDogs..

RiverDogs Take Bite Out of Legends in Series Finale

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Lexington Legends and Charleston RiverDogs met for the series finale..

Lexington Legends Drop Shortened Game to Charleston RiverDog

The Lexington Legends welcomed in the Charleston RiverDogs for the first game of the second half of..

Zipie Expands Executive Leadership

Lexington, KY – Zipie announced today that Chad Howard has been named as the new Account Director..

American Heart Association Hosts Go Red Night at the Legends

The American Heart Association is hosting a special event, “Go Red Night at the Legends” in conjunction..

Nick Pratto Named South Atlantic League All-Star Game MVP

FIRST NATIONAL BANK FIELD (Greensboro, NC) – Four Lexington Legends participated in the 59th Annual South Atlantic All-Star Game on..

Legends to Honor the Reality Cooking Competition Top Chef

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) — The Lexington Legends will honor the reality cooking competition television series, Top..

Sullivan University System Merger Aprroved

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) has approved the merger of Sullivan..

Watson Dazzles in First Game; Lexington Takes Game Over Rome

STATE MUTUAL STADIUM (Rome, GA) – The Lexington Legends travelled to face the Rome Braves in the final..

Mayor presents check to ‘Breaking the Bronze Ceiling’

Mayor Jim Gray today presented a $100,000 check from the City to the “Breaking the Bronze Ceiling”..

Davies joins First Security Bank as Mortgage Loan Officer

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY — Rick Davies has been named Mortgage Loan Officer at First Security Bank. He will be..

Fifth Third Bank Presents Lexington’s 4th of July Festival

Get ready for two days packed with patriotic entertainment at this year’s Fifth Third Bank Presents Lexington’s Fourth..

Legends Dim Fireflies in 3-0 Victory

The Lexington Legends and Columbia Fireflies met for the first game of the series, and the Legends..

Lexington Legends Drop Series to West Virginia Power

The Lexington Legends drop the series to the West Virginia Power in a game four loss, 5-1...

West Virginia Powers Over Legends In Game Three

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Henry Clay Memorial Foundation

 The Henry Clay Memorial Foundation’s upcoming temporary exhibit has an interesting twist – it needs the public’s..

Second Bluegrass BBQ Fest Expected to Draw 15,000+ Guests

Lexington, Ky. (June 5, 2018) - The second annual Bluegrass BBQ Fest, a two-day local celebration of all things barbecue,..

Four Lexington Legends Named to South Atlantic League

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Legends are excited to announce today that Seuly Matias, Sebastian Rivero,..

Logan Woodside to Throw Out First Pitch At Legends Game

The Lexington Legends are excited to announce that Logan Woodside will be throwing out the first pitch..

Ashland Earns 2018 Trip Advisor Certificate

Ashland, the Henry Clay Estate has earned a spot in the TripAdvisor® “Hall of Fame,” for receiving its Certificate..

Red, White and Boom to Take Place at Rupp Arena for 2018

RUPP ARENA (Lexington, KY) – Red, White and Boom will be changing locations for 2018 and will be..

YMCA and Fayette County Public Schools Announce Partnership

What: Press Conference YMCA of Central Kentucky and Fayette County Public School Schools Partnership Announcement – BELL Power Scholars..

Lexington Legends Double Up West Virginia in First of Three

The Lexington Legends were back in action at Whitaker Bank Ballpark in the first of a seven-game..

Ky Horse Park to Host Man o’ War Run for Big Red July 21st

Competitive 5K/10K part of KHP 40th Anniversary Celebration The Kentucky Horse Park will host the Man o’ War..

Lexington Legends To Giveaway Figurine and Welcome Ben-Gals

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Lexington Legends will be back in action on May 29 to..

Legends Sweep Tourists in Doubleheader

MCCORMICK FIELD (Asheville, NC) – The Lexington Legends swept the Asheville Tourists in a doubleheader on Sunday, May..

Tourists Take Game One Over Legends, 6-4

MCCORMICK FIELD (Asheville, NC) – The Lexington Legends traveled to face the Asheville Tourists and fell in game..

Lexington Legends Fall in Game Two Facing Rome Braves

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – Coming off a monstrous win last night, the Lexington Legends were doubled..

Bluegrass Care Navigators honored with two national awards

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) – Bluegrass Care Navigators continues to earn national recognition for its Expert. Connected. Care. The..

Lexington Legends to Host A+ Teacher Appreciation Night

The Lexington Legends are excited to announce Teacher Appreciation Night on 90's Night with a guest appearance..

Lexington Legends Take Game One Over Rome Braves, 18-2

The Lexington Legends took game one over the Rome Braves with a huge 18-2 victory. The Legends..

First Security Bank Announces Two New Hires in Lexington

Jordin Tolle has been named as the new Banking Center Manager at First Security Bank. She will..

Legends Win With Walk Off Home Run Over Greenville Drive

After trailing for seven innings, Matt Morales blasted a walk off home run in the bottom of..

Legends Come Up Short in Tough Loss to Drive

Legends Come Up Short in Tough Loss to Drive WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – In a one-run  ballgame,..

Long Balls by Carrasco and Pratto Legends Over Drive 7-3

An explosive eighth inning by the Lexington Legends ensured a 7-3 victory over the Greenville Drive in..

Legends Record First Shutout in 6-0 Victory Over Drive

Led by an outstanding performance on the mound byCarlos Hernandez, the Lexington Legends shutout the Greenville Drive..

Lexington Drops Series to Delmarva in Game Three Loss

The Lexington Legends fell to the Delmarva Shorebirds 9-2 in the series finale at Whitaker Bank Ballpark...

YMCA Black Achievers Awards Banquet

What: 33rd Annual YMCA of Central Kentucky Black Achievers Awards Banquet  When: Saturday, May 12, 2018 at noon  Where:..

Lexington Legends *can’t even* with Millennial Night, May 14

On Monday, May 14, the Lexington Legends will host #MillennialNight paying homage to a generation that has..

Women at Increased Risk for Stroke

More than 55,000 more women have a stroke each year than men May marks National Stroke Awareness Month,..

Millennial Night and Mother’s Day Highlight Legends Upcoming

The Lexington Legends return to Whitaker Bank Ballpark after the longest road trip of the season thus..

Lexington Legends Pack Mothers Day with Events for the Famiy

In honor of Mother’s Day, the Lexington Legends have a packed day of fun, giveaways and memories..

Lexington Legends Drop Series Finale to Charleston RiverDogs

In the final game of the series, the Lexington Legends drop the series finale 3-2 facing the..

Buffalo Trace Distillery to Partner with Kentucky River Tour

Buffalo Trace Distillery, nestled adjacent to the Kentucky River, is partnering with Kentucky River Tours to begin..

Five-Run Eighth Inning Propels Legends Over Fireflies

The Lexington Legends traveled to Columbia, South Carolina to face the Fireflies in the first of a..

33rd Annual YMCA Black Achievers Awards Banquet Announced

YMCA to honor teens pursuing higher education at 33rd Annual Black Achievers Program Awards Banquet on May..

Alltech president on Kentucky’s potential as innovation hub

The Alltech Idea Pub: News & Brews series continues with an exciting exploration of Kentucky’s potential to..

Murray and Louisville team win Alltech Innovation Contest

Murray State University and University of Louisville teams win Alltech Innovation Competition with 3D-printed finger brace and..

Statue of Heroic Korean War Horse to be Dedicated at KHP

A larger-than-life, 1000-pound statue of the heroic Korean war horse, Sgt. Reckless, will be unveiled at a..

Legends Avoid Sweep with 9 to 4 Victory over Power

The Lexington Legends were able to avoid the three-game sweep by the West Virginia Power with a..

Lexington Legends Fall In Game Two to West Virginia Power

After the Lexington Legends plated two runs in the bottom of the first inning, the West Virginia..

Universities vie for seed money at Alltech Innovation

WHAT:            Initiated by Dr. Pearse Lyons in 2012 as a means of encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship,..

Craft Beer Week Set to Kickoff At Lexington Legends Game

WHITAKER BANK BALLPARK (Lexington, KY) – The Sixth Annual Lexington Craft Beer Week will kick off on May 11 when..

Lexington Legends Shut Out for First Time in 2018

The Lexington Legends were shutout for the first time in 2018 by the West Virginia Power, 6-0..