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Lexington, Kentucky, is a lively city where people can stay updated on news and enjoy entertainment through many different ways! From newspapers to TV and radio, there's something for everyone to learn about what's happening in their community and beyond.

Staying Informed: Newspapers in Lexington

In Lexington, you can find out what's happening by reading various newspapers. The main daily newspaper is the Lexington Herald-Leader. It brings you the latest news every day.

College and Community Papers

Students at the University of Kentucky have their own newspaper called The Kentucky Kernel. Transylvania University also has a student paper, The Rambler.

For local news and events, you might check out ACE Weekly. If you're interested in business news, Business Lexington is a monthly paper. There's also an online news site called KyForward.com.

Two community magazines, the Chevy Chaser Magazine and the Southsider Magazine, share stories about local life. For Spanish and English speakers, La Voz de Kentucky is a special bilingual newspaper.

Watching the News: TV Stations in Lexington

Lexington has many television stations that bring you shows, news, and weather. Here's a look at some of the main channels:

Channel Call sign Network
18.1 WLEX NBC
18.2 WLEX-DT2 MeTV Network
27.1 WKYT CBS
27.2 WKYT-DT2 CW
27.3 WKYT-DT3 Doppler Weather Radar
36.1 WTVQ ABC
36.2 WTVQ-DT2 MyTVQ2/MyNetworkTV
36.3 WTVQ-DT3 Antenna TV
36.4 WTVQ-DT4 Laff
46.1 WKLE KET/PBS
46.2 WKLE-DT2 KET 2/PBS Encore
46.3 WKLE-DT3 KET KY
56.1 WDKY Fox
56.2 WDKY-DT2 Comet
56.3 WDKY-DT3 Grit
65.1 WLJC Independent/Religious
67.1 WUPX ION
67.2 WUPX-DT2 Qubo
67.3 WUPX-DT3 Ion Life
67.4 WUPX-DT4 ION Shop (infomercials)
67.5 QVC QVC
67.6 HSN HSN

Listening In: Radio Stations in Lexington

Lexington also has many radio stations where you can listen to music, news, sports, and talk shows. They broadcast on both AM and FM frequencies.

AM Radio Stations

  • WVLK (News / Talk) - 590 AM
  • WLAP (News/Talk) - 630 AM
  • WLXG (Sports) - 1300 AM
  • WWTF (Comedy) - 1580 AM

FM Radio Stations

  • WRFL (Alternative / College Radio) - 88.1 FM
  • WEKU (Public Radio / Classical Music / NPR / PRI) - 88.9 FM
  • WUKY (Adult Album Alternative / NPR / PRI) - 91.3 FM "NPR Rocks at 91.3"
  • WBVX (Classic Hits) - 92.1 FM "B92"
  • WLXX (Country) - 92.9 FM "92.9 WLXX"
  • WMXL (Adult Hits) - 94.5 FM "Mix 94.5"
  • WGKS (Adult Contemporary / Soft Rock) - 96.9 FM "Kiss-FM"
  • WBUL (Country) - 98.1 FM "The Bull"
  • WKQQ (Rock) - 100.1 FM "100.1 WKQQ"
  • WLTO (Rhythmic Top 40) - 102.5 FM "Hot 102"
  • WXZZ (Active Rock / Alternative Rock) - 103.3 FM "Z-Rock 103"
  • WLKT (Top 40) - 104.5 FM "The Cat"
  • WWRW (1960s-1980s Oldies / Classic Hits) - 105.5 FM "Rewind 105-5"
  • WBTF (Urban / Hip Hop / R&B) - 107.9 FM "The Beat"
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