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Things to DoLexington's new venue The Rail has announced its first 10 showsIf you like live music, Lexington's newest venue just handed you a calendar. The Rail, a 2,200-capacity room under construction at The Commons Entertainment District, announced its first shows Monday ahead of its early 2027 opening. Lynyrd Skynyrd kicks things off Sat., Jan. 23, 2027, and the lineup runs from country to rap to electronic.Today’s editionRead Central KentuckyFour Kentucky meat processors will share $797,059 in USDA grantsIf you raise cattle or buy local meat, four Kentucky processors are getting new equipment. USDA Rural Development's Travis Burton and Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell announced the awards Monday through the Meat and Poultry Processing Expansion Program.Today’s editionRead

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From WKYT, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. WKYT9 hours ago

    Holiday movie filmed in Paris to screen at Kentucky Theater on Nov. 12

    After the film, cast members Ryan McPartin, Laura Osnes, Brandon Clark and Joe Livecchi will take part in a special question and answer session moderated by actor Josh Hopkins.

  2. WKYT13 hours ago

    Top Stories: WKYT News at 6:00 PM (11/2/2026)

  3. WKYT14 hours ago

    longtime KET Executive Director & CEO Shae Hopkins dies

    Hopkins worked with KET for 40 years, and led the network for more than 17 years.