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Lexington residents are discussing recent shooting incidents that have left the community shaken, debating whether GOP Senate candidate Andy Barr is distancing himself from Trump, questioning mayoral candidates' positions on water privatization, and sharing grocery budgets as inflation persists.
Defending state champion Lexington Christian suffered a 0-7 loss to Pulaski County in football. Henry Clay won in girls soccer; Tates Creek won a volleyball match at home.
Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner earned his 500th career victory Saturday with a sweep of South Florida, adding another milestone to a 22-year tenure that has transformed the Wildcats into a national powerhouse.
Kentucky volleyball coach Craig Skinner won his 500th career match Saturday in a 3-0 sweep over South Florida, becoming the second SEC coach to reach the milestone and the winningest coach in program history.
Lexington city officials presented a revised snow and ice control plan to the Urban County Council addressing problems identified in January's ice storm response. The plan includes new communication protocols, tablet-based route tracking, and a formal incident command structure.
A day after Lexington filed a PSC complaint against Kentucky American Water, challenger Raquel Carter said the mayor waited two years and is now asking the state to “solve Lexington’s problems.” Mayor Linda Gorton’s campaign replied that Carter “takes money from KAW.” KREF records show a single $100 donation from a KAW external-affairs employee; the complaint itself shows the city already levies delay fees — and that Gorton’s administration renewed the utility’s franchise last October.
Andy Barr’s campaign homepage went from “100% America First. Trump-Endorsed,” with a rally photo beside Trump and an “Endorsed by President Trump” pop-up video, to “Kentucky Tough, Kentucky First, Always.” The site’s own WordPress records date the rewrite to July 16 — five weeks before Ralph Alvarado made a similar change. The endorsements page and two bio bullets still cite Trump; the hidden search description still says “100% America First.”
Lexington residents today discussed veterinary clinic consolidation, the history and future of private water utility ownership, and celebrated a new ordinance to prohibit parking in bike lanes after officials documented 205 injuries from bicycle collisions since 2020.
Lexington Catholic cruised past Paul Laurence Dunbar 47-0 in football, while Sayre blanked Bishop Brossart 42-0. Henry Clay struggled in football against Madison Southern but had success in volleyball.
Kentucky volleyball swept Utah State 3-0 in its home opener Friday night at Memorial Coliseum, showcasing offensive efficiency and dominant side out defense while unveiling its 2025 NCAA runner-up banner.
No. 3 Kentucky swept Utah State 3-0 in its home opener Friday night, with senior Brooklyn DeLeye hitting .600 and recording 16 kills. The Wildcats dominated defensively, holding Utah State to .117 hitting.
The Kentucky men's soccer team fell 3-0 to Virginia Tech on Friday in Blacksburg, Virginia, dropping to 0-2-1 on the season in their first road test.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct routine mowing operations on New Circle Road's inner loop Monday, Aug. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon between Versailles Road and Richmond Road.
The Clark County Rest Area on I-64 Eastbound at mile marker 98 is temporarily closed due to a broken water line, according to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Truck parking remains open during the closure.
Governor Beshear has announced appointments to Kentucky state boards and commissions, including medical professionals, law enforcement officials, and business leaders who will guide policy decisions across multiple state agencies.
In written answers to The Lexington Times, Lexington police say they have turned off the setting that let officers search license-plate cameras nationwide, and that two April searches for ICE were tied to a criminal pick-up order. No outside audit has ever been done; the department cites FBI security rules that do not bar one. A tour of the Real-Time Intelligence Center, where six civilian analysts watch 137 traffic-camera intersections and plate alerts, and where a 2024 bank robbery was solved in under 24 hours.
Fayette County's long-delayed second medical cannabis dispensary is a High Profile Cannabis Shop at 130 W. Tiverton Way, Suite 100, records show — a strip center off Nicholasville Road. Lexington's Division of Building Inspection says the $820,000 buildout passed a framing inspection Aug. 18, that no further inspections have been scheduled, and that the certificate of occupancy a store needs before it can open has not been issued. A trade association says early October. C3 Industries has not answered three requests for comment.
The Kentucky Board of Education has approved school of innovation designations for Covington Independent Schools, granting waivers that allow the district to pursue experimental educational programs aimed at increasing student engagement and college and career readiness.
Lexington has filed a formal complaint with the Kentucky Public Service Commission against Kentucky American Water, alleging that the utility's construction practices over the past two years have caused inadequate service, traffic disruptions and property damage.
Kentucky football head coach Will Stein has named Alex Brown, a veteran personnel executive with NFL and college experience, as the program's assistant general manager.
Lexington officials and Breeders' Cup organizers announced a week-long festival of events celebrating the return of the Breeders' Cup World Championships to Keeneland on October 30-31, marking the fourth time the historic track has hosted the prestigious racing event.
Jason Coulter, 48, the youth pastor at Green River Pentecostal Church near Hustonville who called Kentucky State Police on Aug. 14 to confess to a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old in his youth group, was charged Thursday in federal court in Lexington with online enticement of a minor. The charge carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years in prison. An FBI affidavit says he and the girl exchanged nude images on Snapchat and TikTok and met for sex twice, in Harrodsburg and Lincoln County.
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered state flags to be lowered to half-staff on Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, while the Governor's Mansion will be lit purple. The announcement comes as Kentucky continues to see declining overdose deaths for a fourth consecutive year.
United Airlines is adding a fourth daily nonstop flight between Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport and Newark starting Sept. 8, offering travelers enhanced connectivity to New York City and international destinations.
UofL Health opens a $25 million Brown Cancer Center in Bullitt County on Sept. 14, expanding access to specialized cancer treatment and research for rural patients across South, Central and Western Kentucky.
Twenty residents spoke on Flock Safety's license plate readers at Thursday's Urban County Council meeting: 17 asked the city to cancel its $1.6 million contract, three from the East End asked it to keep the cameras. Before comment opened, 4th District Council member Emma Curtis said she would have voted against the program and called Flock "not a corporation that acts in good faith." No other member responded, and nothing was voted on. Here is what each speaker said, checked against the record.
Wellington Park Apartments, a 45-unit affordable housing development for seniors, opened in Lexington with funding from the city's Affordable Housing Fund and Kentucky Housing Corporation. The project marks the city's first affordable housing initiative in the Ninth Council District.
Lexington officials opened Wellington Park Apartments, a 45-unit affordable housing development for seniors near Wellington Dog Park. The project, developed by AU Associates Inc., is the city's first affordable housing initiative in the Ninth Council District and its first fully ADA-accessible affordable housing project.
Kentucky basketball's 2026-27 schedule is finalized, featuring three exhibition games and a challenging slate of opponents highlighted by contests against Kansas in the Champions Classic and North Carolina at Madison Square Garden.
Boulware Mission in Owensboro is expanding recovery housing and treatment services with renovations and additional transitional living capacity, supported by a $50,000 contribution from PMI U.S.
Transylvania University welcomed its largest incoming class in recent years, with 290 new students averaging a 3.96 high school GPA.
Lexington residents debate steep housing prices amid market growth, react to new war memorial with mixed views, swap tips on avoiding auto service overcharges, and prepare for tonight's partial lunar eclipse.
The Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet has announced public meetings for September covering education and workforce development policy matters, with sessions open to both in-person and virtual attendance.
Frederick Douglass and Lexington Catholic each earned volleyball victories Thursday night, while Henry Clay's boys soccer team won at Paul Laurence Dunbar to remain undefeated.
A judge vacated the murder convictions of two Louisville men who say they were wrongfully imprisoned for the 2015 beating and burning death of Eddie Vinson, but they remain jailed awaiting prosecutors' decision on whether to appeal, retry the case or dismiss charges.
Thirty-six young Kentuckians have graduated from the third annual Kentucky State Police Youth Academy, a weeklong program designed to introduce 16- and 17-year-olds to law enforcement careers through leadership training and hands-on demonstrations.
Kentucky men's soccer travels to Virginia Tech on Friday for its first road match of the 2026 season, seeking to break a winless streak to start the year.
Kentucky's Education Professional Standards Board approved revisions to teacher certification that adjust grade bands and introduce new science certificates while providing greater flexibility for schools and teachers.
The Planning Commission is set to consider three zoning proposals on August 27, 2026, though staff recommendations suggest postponements for a warehouse business project on Old Paris Road, a major 262-unit mixed-use development on South Broadway, and a contested Upper Street patio expansion.
Trenna Vandergrift, an advanced practice registered nurse with 17 years of experience at the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, has been honored as a Hometown Hero by Modern Woodmen of America for her compassionate care in overseeing the tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infection control programs.
Country music legend Crystal Gayle filmed episodes of the television series "Finding Kindness: Kentucky Strong" in Lexington and Winchester this month, highlighting local businesses, nonprofits and acts of community kindness.
Justin Padgett, the Kentucky School for the Deaf's director of student life for the past three years, has been named the school's new principal. He brings 18 years of education experience to the leadership role.
Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chicken salad chain with growing operations in Kentucky, has been ranked the nation's top emerging restaurant brand by YouGov in 2026. The company operates more than 340 locations across 25 states and continues expanding its Kentucky presence with new restaurants in Lexington, Louisville and other cities.
Kentucky women's basketball finalized its 14-game nonconference schedule for 2026-27, featuring five NCAA Tournament teams including Sweet Sixteen participants Louisville and Virginia, plus 2026 WNIT champion Marshall.
Governor Beshear announced significant progress on multiple state initiatives including record-breaking economic investment, expanding medical cannabis access, and enhanced school safety measures with increased school resource officers.
Holly Daugherty, a youth services librarian at McCreary County Public Library in Whitley City, has been named one of six finalists for the 2026 Toyota Family Teacher of the Year award, which recognizes educators who strengthen family engagement in learning.
Kentucky's annual school safety report shows 99.81 percent of public schools are meeting state safety requirements, with school resource officer staffing increasing 28 percent over the previous year since new state law took effect in 2022.
Central Kentucky's housing inventory hit a seven-year July high with 4,399 homes on the market, yet median prices reached a record $310,000 as home sales climbed to the strongest level in five years.
Freeman Automation plans a $1 million investment in Graves County to construct a new 4,000-square-foot manufacturing facility at Hickory Industrial Park, creating 20 full-time jobs. The electrical control panel manufacturer will relocate from Carlisle County and expects construction completion in 2027.
Harrison Elementary reopened its preschool program this week following extensive renovations completed in December 2025, while also becoming a Visual and Performing Arts magnet school with new performance spaces and downtown arts partnerships.
Kentucky's Teachers' Retirement System achieved a 15.04% investment return for fiscal 2026, its fourth consecutive year of double-digit gains, and ranked in the top 4% of comparable pension plans over the past decade.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council held its Thursday meeting and advanced a major solar zoning amendment on second reading that would allow large-scale solar projects on agricultural land under strict conditions, while addressing budget amendments and personnel matters.
The Lexington-Fayette Planning Commission postponed development decisions on the Two Keys restaurant project and a Mt. Laurel Lands Company warehouse proposal, citing unmet requirements and application deficiencies.
MegaFit Meals is investing $9.25 million to build a new 40,000-square-foot food manufacturing facility in Calvert City that will create 40 jobs and bring the company's Kentucky workforce to 140-plus employees.
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Freeman Automation, an electrical control panel manufacturer, will establish a new operation in Graves County with a $1 million investment and create 20 jobs after outgrowing its current location.
Spectrum has signed a multiyear agreement with University of Kentucky Athletics and secured naming rights to a new studio for Wildcat media programming. The partnership includes NIL opportunities for select student-athletes and professional resources for content creation.
MegaFit Meals, a Kentucky-based meal preparation company, is investing $9.25 million to expand operations in Calvert City, creating 40 new jobs. The company currently employs more than 100 Kentuckians.
Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez, a Cuban-American junior from Taylor Mill, has been named to the Hispanic College Football Player of the Year watch list. Rodriguez recorded 23 catches for 310 yards and one touchdown last season as he enters his junior year under new head coach Will Stein.
Kentucky's unemployment rate held steady at 4.7 percent in July 2026, unchanged from June but slightly higher than July 2025, while Fayette County saw its rate improve to 4.4 percent.
State Rep. Ken Fleming received the 2026 Kentucky Dental Association Presidential Citation Award for legislative work strengthening Kentucky's Medicaid dental program, including measures to improve administration and increase provider reimbursement rates.
Rep. Matt Lockett praised Meta's $18 billion settlement with Kentucky and other states as validation of his push for stronger social media protections for children, saying the agreement includes safeguards similar to those in his failed 2026 legislation.
The Lexington Times pulled the city's Accela permitting portal and the Fayette PVA's August sales roll: a sign permit for a Lego Store, Country Boy Brewing badging a Turner Commons building, a $32.85 million industrial sale on Remington Way, a $9.5 million assemblage at the edge of campus, a 155-foot cell tower application and a 29-home plat off Tates Creek Road.
Residents discussed the design of Kentucky's new all-black nature license plate (a deliberate alternative to the coal-themed plate), debated aggressive driving habits including signal neglect and stop-sign violations, and shared job leads for college students, including open hiring at Keeneland.
Lexington Catholic and Lexington Christian both earned girls soccer wins Wednesday night, with the Knights shutting out Boyle County 4-0 and the Eagles defeating Sayre 2-1.
The Urban County Council is set to consider FY2027 tax rates and solar energy zoning changes during a Thursday meeting that includes a public hearing on property taxes and votes on several municipal contracts and employee policies.
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University of Kentucky gymnastics earned a top-five academic honor from the Women's Collegiate Gymnastics Association for the 2025-26 academic year, posting a team GPA of 3.8326 with nine perfect 4.0s among its roster.
Multiple collisions involving injuries temporarily closed all westbound lanes of I-64 near the Fayette-Scott County line on August 26, forcing traffic diversions. All lanes have since reopened.
Multiple injury collisions on Interstate 64 westbound near the Fayette-Scott County line forced a temporary closure Wednesday afternoon, with traffic diverted to I-75 North. All lanes reopened by mid-afternoon after emergency responders cleared the scene.
A semi-truck carrying batteries crashed on U.S. 27 in Bourbon County, causing both directions of the road to close overnight. The hazmat situation has been stabilized with minor injuries reported.
U.S. 27 in Bourbon County has reopened after a semi-truck hauling batteries crashed, causing a hazmat situation and forced closure of both lanes near Paris. Minor injuries were reported, and cleanup operations continue.
Zachary Kilgore, 50, turned himself in after more than a year as a fugitive, facing charges in a major sex abuse case involving multiple alleged victims and two former Louisville football coaches. His arrest follows the July indictment of himself, Donnie Stoner, and Ronnie Stoner on 52 combined criminal counts.
Kentucky's 24th of 48 licensed dispensaries opens Friday in Lebanon. Lexington was one of only two counties the state allowed two dispensaries, and the second Fayette license has not opened. State records tie it to C3 Industries of Ann Arbor, Michigan; the Kentucky Cannabis Industry Alliance says a High Profile store is now scheduled for early October and points to banking, insurance and landlord obstacles as the reason for the delay.
Lexington police ran at least 400,168 Flock license plate searches between late 2022 and June 2026. Every audit of that searching was conducted by the police department itself, no Public Integrity Unit audit was published for any quarter of 2023, and the independent sample has been a flat 60 entries since mid-2025 while search volume rose 68 percent.
Kentucky Democratic lawmakers are organizing a four-city listening tour to hear from Medicaid beneficiaries about federal changes that will impose work requirements, more frequent eligibility reviews, and stricter immigration rules. The Lexington stop is scheduled for September 10.
A consultant's report found Lexington needs to address roughly 19,430 accessibility issues at local parks and facilities. Now, the city needs to come up with a plan to pay for them.
Lexington physician Christine Ko has been named the 176th president of the Kentucky Medical Association, succeeding Jiapeng Huang. Ko, an internal medicine physician at Baptist Health, introduced a year-long initiative called "Your KMA" aimed at strengthening the association's support for physicians.
Five Kentucky business and community leaders have been named finalists for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Young Professional of the Year Award, with public voting open through Sept. 4 and the winner to be announced Sept. 21 in Louisville.
A Shively Police officer was arrested Tuesday after using Flock license plate readers to track a woman over 2,000 times between January and May. The arrest highlights growing concerns about misuse of the surveillance technology by law enforcement across Kentucky.
Kentucky's medical cannabis industry reached the halfway point of its retail network with 24 dispensaries now operating, as patient registrations surpassed 24,000 and the industry generated over $1.87 million in July sales.
Lexington's Transportation Policy Committee approved a resolution Wednesday to fund Lextran's first-ever long-range transit plan, a 25-year strategic study to guide future public transportation expansion and improvements in the region.
The city's Technical Review Committee approved three phases of a major Clark Property subdivision project on Polo Club Boulevard, paving the way for 38 single-family residential lots while addressing ongoing questions about lot numbering requirements in multi-phase developments.
The Rural Land Management Board is urging the Urban County Council to reconsider its 8-7 vote allowing large-scale solar farms on agricultural land, preparing a detailed white paper for council members before the final vote on September 10.
The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness debated the merits of a mobile intake center versus a permanent facility on August 26, with members divided over whether an itinerant model would adequately serve homeless residents seeking services.
Kentucky business leaders are pushing employee ownership models as a solution to succession challenges facing more than half the state's businesses with owners aged 55 or older. TiER1 Performance and C-Forward demonstrate the model's success in Northern Kentucky.
Kentucky announced new regulations implementing House Bill 90, which exempts freestanding birthing centers with four or fewer beds from certificate-of-need requirements. The regulations establish licensing and operational standards for the facilities, aiming to make Kentucky the 41st state to allow such centers.
The University of Kentucky will receive $26.7 million in additional federal funding for its Agricultural Research Service Forage-Animal Production Unit, bringing total federal support to more than $102 million. The facility, targeted for completion in 2026, will advance forage and livestock research critical to Kentucky's agricultural economy.
The University of Kentucky is hosting an equine farm management expo Sept. 10 in Lexington featuring sessions on facility design, nutrition and hay management for horse farm owners and professionals.
Transylvania University is emphasizing how its downtown Lexington location is central to the college experience, offering prospective students access to internships, cultural events and real-world learning opportunities that extend classroom education into the community.
Kentucky will receive $358 million as part of a $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta, resolving claims about addictive platform design. The agreement also includes sweeping new child safety protections for Facebook and Instagram.
The University of Louisville received an $11.6 million federal grant to launch a new Nutrition and Metabolic Health Center focused on addressing chronic diseases disproportionately affecting Kentucky residents, where obesity and metabolic disorders rank among the state's top health challenges.
The DiverCity Festival returns August 29 to a new location on Oliver Lewis Way, featuring over 100 performances and the debut of Global Lex Village to celebrate Lexington's diverse communities.
Kentucky State Police arrested a Lexington man after he pointed a laser at a KSP helicopter near West Loudon Street early Tuesday, just as the aircraft was returning from a rescue mission at Red River Gorge.
r/Lexington residents speculated on retail incoming to Hamburg following several store closures, mourned Dolly Parton's death and encouraged participation in her Imagination Library, and mobilized against the city's Flock camera program ahead of an August 27 council presentation.
Valvoline Global Operations will move its global headquarters from Lexington to Cincinnati, but more than 400 employees will remain in Lexington as part of a new Americas Hub. The company's Lexington operation will continue to serve North American markets.
Henry Clay dominated boys soccer with a 5-0 road win over Frederick Douglass, while Lafayette blanked Louisville Collegiate 3-0. In volleyball, Paul Laurence Dunbar beat Scott County 3-1.
<figure><img width="1024" height="732" src="https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?fit=1024%2C732&ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?w=2048&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=760%2C543&ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=1296%2C926&ssl=1 1296w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=768%2C549&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=1536%2C1097&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=1200%2C857&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=1024%2C732&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=2000%2C1429&ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=780%2C557&ssl=1 780w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=400%2C286&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?resize=706%2C504&ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/image-2.jpeg?fit=1024%2C732&ssl=1&w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure> <p>Editor’s note: Some interviews for this article were originally conducted in Spanish and translated to English by Clara Haizlett. Hispanic Heritage Month is observed nationwide every September and October, celebrating the cultures and contributions of the Hispanic community in the United States. Last fall, the town of Clarksburg, West Virginia celebrated their second annual Fiesta […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://dailyyonder.com/a-celebration-of-hispanic-heritage-in-clarksburg-west-virginia/2026/08/26/">A Celebration of Hispanic Heritage in Clarksburg, West Virginia </a> appeared first on <a href="https://dailyyonder.com">The Daily Yonder</a>.</p>
<figure><img width="1024" height="683" src="https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1" class="attachment-rss-image-size size-rss-image-size wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?w=2560&ssl=1 2560w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=760%2C507&ssl=1 760w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=1296%2C864&ssl=1 1296w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=1536%2C1024&ssl=1 1536w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=2048%2C1365&ssl=1 2048w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=1200%2C800&ssl=1 1200w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=1024%2C683&ssl=1 1024w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=2000%2C1333&ssl=1 2000w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=780%2C520&ssl=1 780w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=400%2C267&ssl=1 400w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?resize=706%2C471&ssl=1 706w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?w=2340&ssl=1 2340w, https://i0.wp.com/dailyyonder.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Header-Image-Spanish-scaled.png?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1&w=370 370w" sizes="(max-width: 34.9rem) calc(100vw - 2rem), (max-width: 53rem) calc(8 * (100vw / 12)), (min-width: 53rem) calc(6 * (100vw / 12)), 100vw" /></figure> <p>Nota del editor: Este artículo fue originalmente escrito en inglés y fue traducido al español por Elena Vega. Era una tarde de otoño en Clarksburg, Virginia del Oeste, y el pequeño pueblo ya estaba inmerso en la tranquila rutina de un adormilado domingo. Excepto por Jackson Square. Jackson Square es un sitio al aire libre […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://dailyyonder.com/en-espanol-una-celebracion-de-la-herencia-hispana-en-clarksburg-virginia-del-oeste/2026/08/26/">EN ESPAÑOL: Una celebración de la herencia hispana en Clarksburg, Virginia del Oeste. </a> appeared first on <a href="https://dailyyonder.com">The Daily Yonder</a>.</p>
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet scheduled maintenance operations on I-75 southbound in Scott County between mile points 138 and 133 from 5 p.m. to midnight, with single-lane closures moving as work progresses.
Bluegrass DSA organizers say they will present the Urban County Council a demand letter Thursday night calling on Lexington to cancel its Flock Safety contract and remove all 125 license plate readers. Flock is not on the agenda — but Section 11.16 of the contract the city signed lets Lexington terminate for non-appropriation on 30 days' notice, without penalty. Here is what the record shows, and how to be heard.
BE NKY Growth Partnership promoted Kimberly Rossetti to Chief Economic Development Officer, expanding her role in leading the Northern Kentucky economic development organization's efforts to attract businesses and foster regional prosperity.
UK Athletics announces multiple fan experience upgrades for the 2026 football season at Kroger Field, including significant concession price reductions, cashless transactions, and new in-stadium programming.
University of Kentucky students gained hands-on experience in Scotland this summer through a program coordinated with the James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits, strengthening ties between Kentucky bourbon producers and Scottish distilleries.
The University of Kentucky softball team announced its 2026 fall schedule featuring five exhibition games and the sixth annual Big Blue Boo event on October 17 against Marshall at John Cropp Stadium, with free admission to all home games.
State Representative Derek Lewis received a 2026 Kentucky Dental Association Presidential Citation Award for sponsoring House Bill 776, legislation that modernized Kentucky's Dental Practice Act by updating regulations for dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has ordered state flags lowered to half-staff through Sept. 1 to honor country music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at age 80 in Nashville.
The Lexington Urban County Council work session on Tuesday is scheduled to consider water infrastructure projects totaling tens of millions in federal and state funding, accessibility improvements, and various municipal service agreements, with final votes likely at Thursday's regular meeting.
The board and staff of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Kentucky released a statement mourning the legendary musician's death, pledging to continue her vision of free books for young children across the commonwealth.
Ralph Alvarado’s homepage went from “America First Fighter,” with a thumbs-up photo beside Donald Trump, to “Independent Leadership for Kentucky.” Server file dates put the rewrite on Aug. 19 — after a poll showed the race tied and a day before the DCCC put Zach Dembo on its flip list. The site’s hidden search description still pledges to help Trump.
Kentucky Senate Democrats said the state can securely manage mail ballots and urged officials to maintain current voting procedures rather than accept federal interference following a Supreme Court decision Monday that advanced a Trump administration executive order restricting mail voting.
Kentucky transfer cornerback Hasaan Sykes emphasized the importance of maintaining a short memory—moving past both successes and failures quickly—as the Wildcats defensive backs prepare for the SEC season under first-year head coach Will Stein.
The Lexington-Fayette Planning Commission is set to hold a zoning hearing Wednesday with two major rezoning proposals: Mt. Laurel Lands Company's Old Paris Road warehouse project and South Broadway Project Owner's mixed-use residential development, though both have been recommended for postponement.
Kentucky wide receiver Nic Anderson, a senior transfer from LSU, has been named to the watch list for the Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award, which honors college football's top offensive player from or playing in Texas.
The LFUCG Budget, Finance & Economic Development Committee is scheduled Tuesday to examine federal policy impacts on Lexington's businesses and government, including effects on the city's $50–60 million in annual federal grants and new opportunities from housing legislation.
Lexington's Urban County Council reviewed a comprehensive ADA transition plan addressing accessibility barriers at city facilities and parks, with potential costs exceeding $74 million over 20 years, while also approving nearly $3.8 million in water infrastructure grant funding.
Lexington's Budget Committee reviewed July 2026 financial data, finding revenues slightly below budget due to timing issues and year-end closing adjustments, including an $8 million accrual from a taxpayer payment delay.
Seventeen Fayette County Public Schools have earned recognition on the Alliance for a Healthier Generation's 2026 list of America's Healthiest Schools, more than double the eight schools honored the previous year.
The Kentucky Department of Education has hired Sara Merideth, a Fayette County French teacher, as its new academic consultant for world languages.
Lextran announced four winners for its 2026 Call for Artists program, who will create designs for bus shelters along Versailles Road. Each artist receives a $2,500 honorarium, with installations expected in late fall 2026.
Lexington will mark the 20th anniversary of Comair Flight 5191's crash at a memorial service on Aug. 27, where Mayor Gorton and other city leaders will honor the 49 victims.
The Lexington Humane Society will host its annual Doggie Paddle pool party on September 12 at Southland Aquatic Center, expecting to attract hundreds of dogs and their owners to support the nonprofit's animal welfare programs.
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UK parking costs and guaranteed-space issues top r/Lexington conversation today, while bourbon industry concerns over collapsed US-Canada trade talks fuel debate about Kentucky's economic future.
Lexington Catholic and Lexington Christian combined for 18 goals in dominant opening-week victories, while Sayre also impressed with a 9-1 home win over Frankfort.
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A WAVE3 documentary series by investigative reporter Natalia Martinez examines a pattern of excessive force and misconduct within the Kentucky State Police, revealing that while some cases have led to federal indictments, others remain unprosecuted.
Louisville's Giacomo Zizza scored twice in the final seven minutes to lift the Cardinals past Kentucky 3-2 in the Battle of the Bluegrass soccer match Monday night at the Bell Soccer Complex in Lexington.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1659 (McCracken Pike) in Woodford County on Aug. 27 from 4 p.m. to midnight for cross drain repairs, with KY 1685 recommended as an alternate route.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will install edge and buffer lines on a Scott County road Wednesday night from 7 p.m., with shoulder parking restricted during the work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will convert a traffic signal to an all-way stop at the intersection of Main Street and Fifth Street on U.S. 68X in Millersburg on Wednesday, Aug. 26.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road overnight Wednesday, August 26, to level bridge approaches at the railroad bridge and Leestown Road bridge as part of the ongoing widening project expected to be completed in summer 2027.
A shortage of physicians in Kentucky reflects a worsening national trend over the last decade, and Kentucky, like the rest of the nation, is turning to nurse practitioners to fill the void. According to the Association of American Medical…
Kentucky health officials are urging Kentuckians to get vaccinated against measles as the state experiences more confirmed cases of measles in 2026 than in any year since 1991. “This is the largest measles outbreak Kentucky has experienced…
In recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, there will be a screening of the documentary “Shuffle” at the Kentucky Theatre in Lexington on Monday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m. “Shuffle’ was filmed over the course of three years and follows three young…
Fayette County Public Schools begins a search for a new superintendent following Demetrus Liggins' retirement, starting with nominations for a state-mandated screening committee opening Aug. 26.
When most people think of epilepsy, they picture dramatic convulsions or seizures that affect younger individuals. In reality, epilepsy is increasingly common among older adults, yet it often goes unrecognized because the signs can be much…
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. A Kentucky mom is closely watching a court case against Meta that could determine if the…
Extreme heat does not impact everyone equally, and that is evident in the lives of those who “grow our food, deliver our packages, and build our homes,” Jeremy Ney and Zoe Siegel report for American Inequality. Further, Ney and Siegel…
The Lexington Times read every Planning Division filing on the city's Accela portal from the past 30 days: two staff-written zoning rewrites headed for a Sept. 24 hearing, the final plan for The Standard at Lexington, Turner Commons' first expansion, a Pasadena Drive rezoning that would extend Norman Lane, and the Board of Adjustment's Sept. 14 docket.
To win rezoning for a student tower across from UK, Subtext promised the Pralltown Neighborhood Association $3 million, and the city agreed to hold building permits until it is paid. Monday's announcement of the 520-bed EVER Lexington never mentions the neighborhood or the money. The council approved the project at 491 beds; the final plan carries 525, and the ordinance sets no cap. Deeds show the land sold Aug. 7 for $12.2 million, 4.7 times its assessed value.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1331 (Howards Mill Road) in Montgomery County on Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for cross drain repairs near Stepstone Road.
The White House tariffed Canadian whisky at 50 percent because Canada stopped buying bourbon. Canada was about to put the bourbon back. The deal collapsed anyway — and the counties that make the whiskey backed Trump by 70 percent and more.
Keeneland is hosting approximately 2,600 fifth graders from Fayette County schools this week for hands-on learning about Kentucky's Thoroughbred industry and related careers.
Long John Silver's is adding hand-battered fried pickles and Old Bay ranch sauce to its nationwide menu starting Aug. 24, leveraging the seafood chain's signature batter to capitalize on the pickle food trend.
The Lexington Senior Center will celebrate its 10-year anniversary on Sept. 9 with Mayor Linda Gorton attending. The milestone comes as the city's senior population—nearly 25 percent of residents over age 60—continues to grow, with a new $24 million senior center opening later this year in Shillito Park.
r/Lexington residents debate Andy Barr's Senate campaign and campaign funding, weigh in on a $13/hour job posting amid cost-of-living concerns, and share mixed reviews of the weekend Renaissance Faire.
Four new immigration-detention habeas corpus petitions were filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky between August 14 and August 18, 2026. The filings bring the year-to-date total in the district to 192 such petitions.
Sayre girls' soccer defeated Dickson County 9-0 at home.
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A new public mosaic in Whitesburg, Kentucky incorporates broken treasures and personal mementos donated by community members, commemorating the July 2022 flood while celebrating the region's natural beauty.
No. 4 Pittsburgh defeated No. 3 Kentucky 3-1 in the AVCA First Serve event, handing the Wildcats their first loss of the season. Kentucky will return home to host the Bluegrass Battle at Historic Memorial Coliseum beginning August 28.
The Lexington Government Center at 200 E. Main St. will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday after a plumbing emergency forced early closure Friday. Repairs were completed over the weekend.
An assessment found roughly 19,430 accessibility barriers across 188 city sites, but for practical reasons, the city can't address them all at once. It's considering a phased approach to retrofits.
Kentucky men's soccer hosts Louisville in the Battle of the Bluegrass on Monday night at the Bell Soccer Complex, with the Wildcats seeking their first win of the season.
Herbert Lynn is a democratic socialist and DSA member running on public power, tenant unions and a data-center ban, funded by $47 average gifts. Dan Wu is a founding member of the billionaire-backed Abundance Elected network, funded at $253 a gift. The national Democratic civil war has arrived on Lexington's at-large ballot — where the same voter can mark both.
r/Lexington residents today discussed an active emergency rescue operation at a Richmond Road reservoir, debated the Republican congressional nominee's funding and positions, shared experiences of loneliness and friendship-building, and reminisced about the city's defunct Thoroughblades hockey team.
Faith leaders and community officials explored how Lexington churches can help address the city's critical 22,000-unit housing shortage during a workshop at Woodland Christian Church, which has already converted property into 38 affordable senior units.
TOPS Magazine has been named Commerce Lexington's 2026 Small Business of the Year, receiving the award during the organization's annual Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on Aug. 14.
The Leadership Lexington Class of 2026-27, comprising 52 participants, launched its 11-month development program with an orientation retreat featuring team-building exercises, leadership assessments, and community project selection.
Leadership Central Kentucky has selected its newest class of regional leaders for the 2026-27 program, marking the organization's 25th year. The selected participants will begin with an orientation retreat on August 18-19 in Madison County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct roadway marking work on U.S. 60 at Versailles Road on August 16 as final preparations continue for a new traffic signal designed to manage congestion at the busy intersection near New Circle Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will shift I-75 southbound traffic into a new configuration beginning Aug. 18 as work continues on a bridge restoration project over David Fork of Elkhorn Creek near mile point 110.5 in Fayette County.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has fully activated a new traffic signal on westbound U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) at its intersection with southbound New Circle Road in Fayette County. The signal, which underwent testing in yellow flash mode starting Aug. 9, became operational Aug. 19 after a weather-related delay and significantly alters traffic patterns at the busy western Lexington intersection.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced temporary closures of Lancaster Avenue and Barnes Mill Road in Richmond on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Eastern Kentucky University's Big E Welcome Walk.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will resurface KY 21 (Big Hill Road) in Madison County starting Aug. 21, with alternating lane closures lasting until Nov. 15, weather permitting.
Two separate crashes on Interstate 75 in Fayette and Scott counties on Friday morning caused major traffic delays, with one crash involving a hazardous materials spill near Clays Ferry Bridge. All lanes were reopened by midday.
Two crashes on Interstate 75 in Fayette and Scott counties disrupted traffic on August 21, with a northbound closure at Clays Ferry Bridge and a southbound incident in Scott County. One lane was later reopened.
Two separate crashes on Interstate 75 in Fayette and Scott counties shut down traffic for hours on August 21 before all lanes reopened. A fuel spill from the Fayette County crash delayed cleanup efforts.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on I-75 and New Circle Road in Fayette County from August 24-26 for bridge deck pothole repairs.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 33 in Woodford County from midnight to 8:30 a.m. on August 26 for cross drain repairs. Motorists are advised to use KY 1965 as an alternate route.
Cirque Du Luxe, an animal-free modern circus founded by fifth-generation performer Frank Diaz, brings its big top to Boone County Fairgrounds September 3-6 with international acrobats, aerialists and comedians.
Captain Richard Karnath, a respected Mississippi River steamboat pilot and member of a three-generation river family, died at 81. He held a First Class Pilot License covering nearly 1,800 river miles and served aboard the Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen, and American Queen.
Josh Ostertag, director of Thomas More University's Bishop Foys Scholars Program, is expanding the faith-based initiative with new mentorship structures and formation opportunities designed to help students discover purpose during the 2026-2027 academic year.
The 122nd Kentucky State Fair runs through August 30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, drawing more than 600,000 visitors to celebrate the state's agricultural heritage, livestock competitions, and entertainment traditions.
Former University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree manslaughter and other charges in the death of her newborn son, whose body was found in a trash bag in a closet at her Lexington home last August. Snelling faces a recommended sentence of 10 years for manslaughter.
Northern Kentucky municipalities addressed surveillance concerns and firefighting staffing challenges, with Independence residents opposing Flock license plate reader cameras and Edgewood reducing firefighter work weeks to retain personnel.
Pilot Travel Center in Walton has completed a major renovation and donated $10,000 to GO Pantry, supporting weekend food assistance for Northern Kentucky students.
Editorial cartoonist Joe Heller releases new cartoons addressing doomscrolling, electric gloves, and other contemporary topics through the NKy Tribune, continuing his prolific career as the nation's most successful self-syndicated cartoonist.
Will Stein, the Oregon offensive coordinator and a Kentucky native, was hired as the Wildcats' new head coach after Mark Stoops was fired following 13 seasons and back-to-back losing campaigns.
Frederick Douglass dominated Highlands 41-20 Friday in a strong performance led by a 21-point fourth-quarter surge. Lexington-area schools had a successful weekend with multiple wins across football and soccer, though some programs struggled in season-opening contests.
Kentucky football's wide receiver group is showing promise in fall camp under first-year coach Will Stein, with quarterback Kenny Minchey impressing in Saturday's scrimmage as the Wildcats prepare for their season opener in two weeks.
Today on r/Lexington, residents debated a high-profile guilty plea in a baby's death case, celebrated local small businesses, complained about Comic Convention ticket prices, and discussed state tax incentives for AI data centers.
Lloyd Memorial defeated Newport Central Catholic 21-3 in the first-ever football game at the school's new Ciafardini Family Athletic Complex, ending a 343-game road stretch dating to before World War II.
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball defeated No. 6 Wisconsin 3-0 to open its 2026 season at the AVCA First Serve tournament in Milwaukee on Friday, with Brooklyn DeLeye recording 12 kills and Morgan Gaerte adding 10 in the dominant performance.
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball swept No. 6 Wisconsin 3-0 in the 2026 season opener at the AVCA First Serve in Milwaukee, hitting .385 with balanced offensive contributions across seven players and dominant defensive play.
UK men's basketball coach Mark Pope and his wife Lee Anne are hosting the third annual Hoops and Heels event on Sept. 25 at Historic Memorial Coliseum, with proceeds benefiting the Markey Cancer Foundation.
The Kentucky Board of Education refined proposed regulations for the state's assessment and accountability system during its August meeting, continuing implementation of House Bill 257 that shifts to individual student growth measures.
A national nonprofit organization announced it has distributed over $15,000 in emergency assistance to people affected by the August 15 shooting at Charles Young Park in Lexington that killed a 16-year-old and wounded four others.
Leaked fundraising documents from the Abundance Network — the parent of the electeds group Lexington’s vice mayor says he joined at its founding — itemize roughly $200 million a year from John Arnold, Dustin Moskovitz and Steve Ballmer, and list the program Wu belongs to as an asset. The money’s only Kentucky footprint so far: $750 from the network’s own fundraiser, at Wu’s fundraisers.
Fayette County Public Schools has launched a "One School, One Book" initiative requiring all middle school students and staff to read a common novel centered on belonging, community, or safety, supported by the district's Stronger Connections grant to boost adolescent literacy and foster school community.
Forty-seven high school juniors, including 31 from Fayette County Public Schools, have been selected for the 2026-27 Leadership Lexington Youth Program, which develops student leaders through monthly sessions with local officials and business leaders.
The Urban County Council's Tuesday work session will feature discussion of several multimillion-dollar contracts and agreements, including animal control services, water infrastructure improvements, and an endowment arrangement for Kelley's Landing park.
The LFUCG Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee is scheduled Tuesday to examine how federal policy shifts are affecting Lexington's businesses and government operations, including potential impacts to the city's $50–60 million in annual federal grants and opportunities from recently enacted housing legislation.
Kentucky's labor market showed no significant growth or decline in July, with employment essentially unchanged from the prior month while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.7 percent, reflecting a cooling hiring environment across the nation.
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added Zach Dembo, the Democratic nominee in Kentucky's 6th congressional district, to its Red to Blue list of priority candidates, while Inside Elections shifted the race rating from Solid Republican to Likely Republican based on polling showing a tight contest.
The Government Center in Lexington closed early Friday due to a plumbing emergency, while other government buildings remained open.
Louisville-based Republic Bancorp has been named to American Banker's 2026 list of top-performing banks in the $2 billion to $10 billion asset category, recognized for strong profitability, growth and operational efficiency.