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May 20 2025BUSINESS

Lexington's Via Lago: A Beloved Eatery Calls It Quits

A well-known spot in Lexington is shutting down. Via Lago, a restaurant that has been a part of the community for 37 years, is closing its doors. The owner, Alan Jick, made the tough call not to renew the lease. Why? The restaurant's catering business never fully recovered from the pandemic's hit. T

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May 20 2025WEATHER

Storm Surge: Central US Braces for More as Communities Recover

Tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Texas to Kentucky. The storms, which began four days ago, have claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The central US is now on high alert as more severe weather is expected. In St. Louis, the damage is extensi

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May 19 2025CRIME

The Mystery of the Twentynine Palms Bombing

A quiet town was shaken by a massive explosion that rocked a fertility clinic in Palm Springs. The blast was so powerful that it damaged buildings blocks away, leaving a car mangled and a person, later identified as Guy Edward Bartkus, dead. Bartkus, a 25-year-old resident of Twentynine Palms, is s

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May 19 2025HEALTH

How to Get People Involved in Their Communities

People with mental health challenges often struggle to be active in their communities. This is a big problem. It is hard for them to enjoy life and feel connected to others. A program called PODS tried to change this. It aimed to boost community involvement. The program looked at how profession

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May 19 2025WEATHER

Deadly Storms Strike the Midwest and South

In recent days, a powerful storm system swept through the Midwest and South, leaving a trail of destruction and claiming 28 lives across three states. Kentucky bore the brunt of the damage, with tornadoes ripping through neighborhoods, destroying homes, and leaving many without shelter. The storm's

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May 19 2025EDUCATION

South Carolina's Underwater World Turns 25

The South Carolina Aquarium has been a hit for a quarter of a century, with 11 million people visiting to see its 5, 000 different animals. It is located by the Charleston Harbor and shows off many unique South Carolina environments, from the mountains to the sea. The aquarium gives people a chance

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May 19 2025WEATHER

A Community's Resilience After a Tornado's Fury

In the heart of Kentucky, a small city faced a grim reality after a tornado's wrath. Sunday morning brought a stark contrast to the devastation. The sun shone brightly, and birds sang, creating a surreal scene in a city that looked like a war zone. The tornado had left a 16-mile trail of destruct

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May 19 2025HEALTH

Black Women in England Need Better HIV Prevention

Black women in England face a tough challenge when it comes to HIV prevention. They are at a higher risk of getting HIV, but they often miss out on getting PrEP, a medicine that can stop HIV before it starts. This is a big problem because most studies and efforts have focused on men who have sex wit

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May 19 2025HEALTH

Homelessness and Brain Injuries: A Community-Driven Approach

People without homes often face a tough mix of brain injuries and mental health or substance use issues. This combo makes their lives even harder. It's clear that these problems are common, but there's a big gap in how to tackle them together. So, a group of community insiders decided to step up. Th

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May 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

A New Stage for Nature and Fun

A brand-new amphitheater has opened at Meadowbrook Nature Preserve in Liberty Township. This $600, 000 project is more than just a place for shows. It's a spot where people can enjoy nature and learn about it too. The amphitheater's opening was marked with poems, speeches, and music. Dale Nichols,

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