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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin on Friday was sentenced to jail for contempt of court — again — after he ignored a judge’s order to appear in person at a hearing involving his estranged son, Jonah Bevin, who is seeking support. Bevin attended the Jefferson Family Court hearing by Zoom, telling Judge Angela Johnson he […]
WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was on Capitol Hill Friday for a closed door interview with lawmakers about her role in the release of the federal investigation files of Jeffrey Epstein — the now deceased wealthy sex offender who surrounded himself with influential entrepreneurs, academics and celebrities, including President Donald Trump. But Democrats […]
A 7-story, 260-bed proposal would raze six Woodland Triangle storefronts near UK — one of five student-housing projects remaking a near-campus mile. The real question is whether Lexington has any plan for the tide.
A federal judge on Friday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with a fund that opponents fear will be used to pay off the president’s political allies. Judge Leonie Brinkema in the Eastern District of Virginia issued a brief order halting the Department of Justice, the Treasury Department and other high-ranking administration officials from […]
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund has attracted scrutiny for its corruption potential, even splitting congressional Republicans who rarely confront President Donald Trump’s decisions and policies. Among the top concerns: Could pardoned Jan. 6, 2021, riot defendants who assaulted police officers claim a slice of the pie and essentially be rewarded […]
WASHINGTON — A pair of U.S. senators reached a bipartisan agreement on a sweeping bill aimed at tackling many of the biggest issues surrounding how to compensate players in college sports. GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state — the top members of the Senate committee with jurisdiction […]
A developer answered a two-day-old zone change at the old Ramsey's corner with a 46-page book arguing the city “gave” them the building. Off-Beat reads the booklet against the file.
Dozens of drinking water utilities in Kentucky disconnected ratepayers who owed less than $50 among other “unreasonably punitive” practices and policies by utilities, a new report analyzing drinking water utility disconnections found. Staff at the Letcher County-based Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center who authored the 16-page report wrote that 114 drinking water utilities — from small, […]
Kentucky communities are grappling with the prospect of hyperscale data center projects — massive, sprawling warehouses of power-intensive computer clusters — potentially moving in. A lot more of them could be on the way. Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities, the state’s largest utility, told the Kentucky Public Service Commission in March that 11 […]
Lexington's first Civic Assembly will present its recommendations to city council next week, marking a significant step in the city's implementation of deliberative democracy practices.
Hearing backlash from residents, cities and counties across the country in recent weeks have blocked planned data centers amid concerns over rising electricity prices and environmental harms. The local actions come as state lawmakers also are looking to limit or repeal the incentives for the centers, which are sprawling campuses of computer servers that store […]
Fayette County Public Schools' board approved a budget and short-term loan Wednesday as dozens of community members protested the firing of 120 employees, deepening divisions over how the district should address its financial crisis.
Lexington's draft data-center zoning got tighter at the May 21 Planning Commission work session, with a new 1,000-foot buffer between data centers and rural agricultural land outside the urban service area. The hearing has been pushed to June 11.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced a $10.3 million expansion of Abastos Wholesale's Louisville operation that will create 20 new jobs for the distributor and supply chain company.
The Trump administration wants the U.S. Supreme Court to empower states to review their voter rolls for noncitizens just days before elections, a change that voting rights advocates say would risk disenfranchising Americans. The U.S. Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to wade into a legal fight between the Republican National Committee and […]
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission will hear a zoning petition Thursday from Mt. Laurel Lands Company seeking to convert Old Paris Road property to warehouse business use, though planning staff recommended postponement due to incomplete notice requirements.
Mayor Linda Gorton will announce Fourth of July Festival details Friday at a news conference hosted at the R.J. Corman Railroad property, with the company continuing its partnership to host the city's fireworks display.
Lextran's Downtown Transit Center will close tonight from 7 p.m. for approximately three hours due to scheduled power maintenance, though all bus service will continue as normal.
Vermont became the first state to ban the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat after Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed Democratic-sponsored legislation this week. Vermont’s new law bans the sale or use of paraquat without explicit approval from the secretary of agriculture. Widely used to control weeds in major crops across the country, that […]
Earlier this month, Ebola touched the Commonwealth of Kentucky, if only indirectly. Dr. Peter Stafford, who completed his residency at the University of Kentucky School of Medicine in 2018, was diagnosed with Ebola and flown to Germany for treatment. Dr. Stafford had been working as a physician and missionary in the Democratic Republic of Congo, […]
Kentucky's Education and Workforce Development Cabinet has announced public meetings scheduled for June, inviting community members and stakeholders to participate in cabinet proceedings held across the state.
Kentucky State Police Post 12 in Frankfort has appointed Trooper Andy Stepp as its new Public Affairs Officer, where he will oversee media relations and community engagement across seven central Kentucky counties.
Lexington's Urban County Council approved several spending requests for the next city budget, including $135,098 for additional building security in city hall.
Blue Grass Airport announced Wednesday a $500 million, decade-long expansion called Future LEX to accommodate surging passenger growth, with initial projects including parking expansion, facility relocations, and eventual construction of a new eight-gate concourse.
Kentucky's Education and Labor Cabinet released April 2026 county unemployment data showing Woodford County with the state's lowest jobless rate at 3.1 percent, while Fayette County posted a 2.9 percent rate. The statewide rate held steady at 4.3 percent despite a declining labor force.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council meets Thursday to consider a $1.3 million fire truck purchase, zoning changes, and other administrative matters, including potential abolishment of the Opioid Abatement Commission.
The General Government and Planning Committee will review an artificial intelligence policy and sustainability standards for government buildings during a Tuesday meeting at City Hall.
ALBANY, Ky. – The rap on rural Kentucky is that it’s a swath of largely backward places that don’t value education and where the main export is human – young people who don’t come back to raise families after completing school, which for most is high school or trade school. Like all stereotypes, there is […]
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet scheduled overnight lane closures on I-75 Thursday evening as part of the Paris Pike bridge overlay work for the ongoing I-75 widening project aimed at expanding the corridor to eight lanes.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct rolling roadblocks on New Circle Road in Lexington on June 3-4 to repair potholes. Operations will run from 6:30 p.m. to midnight each night, with brief traffic delays expected.
Kentucky students and families face uncertainty about which college entrance exam they'll take in 2026-27 as the state reopens its bidding process to select between the SAT and ACT.
Lexington's Urban County Council has given initial approval to an amended city budget that increases spending by $2.75 million. The budget still requires additional council action before final adoption.
By Rebecka Pieder/Medill News Service WASHINGTON – In a deal that could provide a major trade boost for American farmers, the White House said that during the recent summit, China committed to buying at least $17 billion in additional U.S. agricultural products annually for three years. But Beijing has not confirmed the figure and farm […]
A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising concerns that Trump administration tactics are unfairly pressuring immigrants into leaving the United States, even if they have a legal right to stay. Voluntary departures during the second Trump administration reached 89,494 cases as of May 1, according to a Stateline analysis of immigration […]
The Lexington Rural Land Management Board approved construction of two primary residences on protected farmland and updated regulations for small farm operations at its May 27 meeting.
Lexington's Technical Review Committee approved seven development projects and postponed three others Tuesday, including major proposals for Coldstream Research Campus and Masterson Station Center, as various projects advance through the local planning review process.
Kentucky recorded 1,110 overdose deaths in 2025, a 22.9% decrease from the previous year and the lowest number since 2014, marking the fourth consecutive year of decline in overdose fatalities.
WORK-Lexington and the Kentucky Career Center are hosting a virtual job fair June 17 for Fayette County Public Schools employees affected by recent layoffs tied to the district's longstanding financial crisis.
Lexington is hosting a virtual job fair on June 17 for Fayette County Public Schools employees affected by the district's recent layoffs of 120 support positions.
Lexington has launched a 10-year Parks and Recreation Master Plan called "Discover Great Places + Green Spaces" to guide improvements to the city's parks, programs and facilities, supported by voter approval of an $8 million annual park fund in 2024.
The LFUCG Technical Review Committee is set to consider 16 subdivision and development proposals, including expansion at the Coldstream Research Campus, during a Wednesday morning meeting. The committee's review precedes final planning commission action on the projects.
In the heart of the Bible Belt, a small Methodist college graduated its final class in May 2024, shutting its doors after 168 years. Birmingham-Southern College in Birmingham, Alabama, was a Christian private liberal arts school that counted among its graduates members of Congress, famous musicians, Pulitzer Prize winners and the former executive editor of […]
The University of Kentucky wants to build a physical rehabilitation hospital in Lexington — and while its application for a certificate of need was initially approved by the state, the matter is now under appeal. After more than two years of back and forth in the courts, the project’s future is unclear. According to court […]
Lexington's Human Rights Commission reports a more than 33 percent increase in cases while facing budget cuts, creating operational challenges for the agency tasked with investigating discrimination complaints.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Planning Commission is set to hold a public hearing Thursday on several zoning changes, including a Mt. Laurel Lands Company proposal to rezone Old Paris Road property from residential to wholesale and warehouse business.
The Kentucky Thrive Roadshow will educate community professionals about federal changes to safety-net programs, with events scheduled across the state starting in June.
Kentucky State University faces a second lawsuit challenging state-mandated reforms aimed at overhauling the historically Black university's operations and finances.
Rep. Thomas Massie filed to run in 2028 less than a week after losing his Republican primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, keeping his political ambitions alive without specifying which office he will pursue.
Lexington's Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works recognized 30 schools and 72 teachers for their participation in environmental education programs that reached nearly 40,000 student interactions this academic year.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to consider a new FOP contract, Red Mile development expansion, and dozens of other items during a Tuesday work session at 3 p.m.
Kentucky officials are facing a second lawsuit over a new law to make Kentucky State University a polytechnic institution. Filing the case in Franklin County Circuit Court last week, a group of anonymously identified students allege that Senate Bill 185 violates the Kentucky Constitution. The students argued that if the law is implemented, it could […]
The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives has announced a public meeting scheduled for May 28. The meeting will be open to the public under state open meetings requirements.
In 1860, Dr. William Sneed, who had been the chief surgeon at Kentucky’s penitentiary, warned of any “effort to make the inmates a source of revenue for the State.” Flash forward 166 years to a story in the Louisville Courier-Journal reporting that eight Kentucky county jails were holding 1,100 immigrants on behalf of the federal […]
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee is set to meet June 5 to discuss the Complete Streets Manual and climate impacts on precipitation and flooding, continuing the city's efforts to improve water quality and environmental resilience.
Meta, the parent firm of social-media platforms Facebook and Instagram, settled a social media addiction lawsuit with Breathitt County on Thursday,  May 21. Ronald Johnson, a Louisville lawyer and the...
The Lexington Urban County Council unanimously approved six fiscal year 2027 budget amendments on Tuesday, allocating funds for building security, digital accessibility initiatives, and other services.
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council approved a $725,000 Lextran microtransit pilot for northwest Lexington on May 26 while facing community criticism over security spending and downtown planning engagement.
More than 300 schools across Northern Kentucky now have locked collection boxes where students and staff can safely turn in confiscated vaping devices, Katie Amrhein reports for WKRC-TV, based in...
Kentucky's Summer Food Service Program is offering free meals to children 18 and under from late May through August at more than 2,000 statewide locations in partnership with school districts and community organizations.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will be the keynote speaker at the Kentucky Democratic Party’s Forward Together Dinner in August. KDP announced Whitmer’s appearance Tuesday. She is the vice chair of the Democratic Governors Association and serves with DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear. Beshear praised Whitmer in a press release, saying she “expanded access to […]
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Several Kentucky hospitals will get millions in disaster reimbursement funds for Covid-19 pandemic expenses, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. Six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management...
Five Eastern Kentucky health departments have partnered in an initiative to fight chronic disease in the region, largely through preventive health care, shared resources and information sharing. Public health directors...
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government's Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet Tuesday to review FY2027 budget amendments, including link committee recommendations for disability compliance, vehicle maintenance, and building security.
<p>Large “hyperscale” data centers are spreading nationwide, and questions have grown about their true costs and benefits. These projects often move quickly and with limited transparency, leaving state and local leaders and affected residents little time to assess their full economic, social and environmental impacts. Among the many uncertainties is the basic question: Who will […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kypolicy.org/who-will-pay-for-kentucky-data-centers/">Questions Grow About Who Will Pay the Cost for Big Data Centers in Kentucky</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kypolicy.org">Kentucky Center for Economic Policy</a>.</p>
The University of Kentucky baseball team has earned an NCAA Tournament bid for a school-record fourth consecutive season, marking a significant achievement in the program's history.
Kentucky jails have become holding facilities for thousands of immigrants arrested across the country under Trump's intensified enforcement push, with rural detention centers profiting from federal per-diem payments while community groups protest what they describe as a system prioritizing revenue over civil rights.
Louisville’s Maricia Richardson grew up hearing that she didn’t need to get vaccinated. She didn’t consider herself “anti vax” — more like vaccine hesitant — and much of that resistance was rooted in fear that there was something in vaccines, particularly something aimed at hurting her community. “(For) my family, it was because we’re Black […]
As of April 2026, Kentucky county jails are holding 1,079 prisoners for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Who are these ICE detainees? What conditions are they living under in our state? At least nine Kentucky jails have contracts to house federal ICE detainees. As of April 2026, ICE classified only 26% of these […]
Kentucky's college tuition waiver program for foster and adopted youth is seeing increased participation, with graduation rates now around 40 percent, up from 8 percent a decade ago. The program waives tuition at public colleges and technical schools.
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has filed to run for his current House seat in 2028 after losing to a Republican challenger endorsed by President Donald Trump last week. However, the congressman says he still hasn’t made a decision to seek another office yet. In a Monday post on X, Massie posted a copy of paperwork […]
Immigrants seeking green cards will have to return first to their home countries and wait despite years of potential backlogs, the Trump administration announced Friday. “An alien who is in the U.S. temporarily and wants a Green Card must return to their home country to apply,” Zach Kahler, a spokesperson for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]
The Third Street Staff Union has had a written demands list since January 27, 2026 — four months before Pat Gerhard announced she was closing the shop. The Lexington Times is hosting the document. Its contents sort into four categories: existing labor law the employer hadn't been following, standard collective-bargaining asks, ambitious worker-cooperative-shaped governance, and two cultural demands that gave everyone an off-ramp.
Lexington joins communities nationwide in observing Memorial Day with ceremonies and tributes honoring military personnel and public servants who died in service.
Child maltreatment was common when Jill Seyfred first became executive director of Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky in 1988, but many thought of it as a far away problem, not one that could affect anyone they knew. Seyfred, who is retiring this year after more than 40 years leading Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky, said the herculean […]
Among Councilmembers' budget requests: More than $141,000 for building security upgrades, $1 million for city vehicle fleet maintenance, and $1.5 million for ADA compliance.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close one lane of Newtown Court overnight from Tuesday through Saturday for drainage work related to the Newtown Pike widening project, which will add capacity and improve the Legacy Trail when completed in 2027.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Newtown Circle at Newtown Pike Tuesday night from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for drainage pipe installation related to the ongoing Newtown Pike widening project, expected to be completed in summer 2027.
Over the past several decades, rural Kentucky has faced significant changes. In Eastern Kentucky, a shrinking tax base, population loss, and the decline of long-standing industries has made resilience an ever-changing challenge. Through it all, our communities have adapted and searched for new ways to build a stronger, more diverse economy. Increasingly, a new crisis […]
Liberty Hall and The Ashbrook, two historic Frankfort residences, have announced a partnership offering exclusive event packages for private gatherings hosted at both properties.
Researchers at Ohio State University have determined that a strain of influenza found in cattle and pigs could potentially spread to humans as a contagious respiratory flu, raising public health concerns particularly for agricultural workers.
Meta has settled the first lawsuit brought by a rural Kentucky school district seeking compensation for costs related to student mental health harms from social media addiction, marking the first resolution in what hundreds of school districts nationwide are pursuing.
Fayette County Schools plans to open a new elementary school in 2027, with nearly 750 students potentially being reassigned through a rezoning process. Parents are encouraged to check district information for updates on which students will be affected.
Several Kentucky hospitals will get millions in disaster reimbursement funds for COVID-19 pandemic expenses, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Friday. Six hospitals and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) will get more than $105 million through Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster relief. The money will reimburse facilities for personal protective equipment, medical support, contract labor, emergency protective measures, […]
The Kentucky Department of Education's Superintendents Advisory Council heard about a new college entrance exam procurement process required by Senate Bill 197 and received literacy research presentations from the Kentucky Reading Research Center during their May 5 meeting.
The Kentucky Board of Education discussed priorities and strategic planning for the 2028-2030 state budget cycle during a virtual May 6 meeting, setting the stage for department budget recommendations to the governor and legislature.
University of Kentucky students will see a 5% reduction in meal plan costs beginning next academic year through a new partnership with Compass Group, which takes over dining operations July 1, 2026. The deal also protects current employee jobs while expanding student learning opportunities.
Governor Beshear announced more than $105 million in FEMA disaster funds for six Kentucky hospitals and emergency management to reimburse pandemic-related expenses. The reimbursement covers costs from January 2020 through May 2023.
<p>This model ordinance, developed collaboratively with Vital Strategies, is intended as a tool for Kentucky counties to establish a county opioid abatement advisory council to advise and make recommendations on the allocation and use of local opioid abatement funds. The comprehensive model is aligned with identified best practices, including The Principles for the Use of Funds […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kypolicy.org/opioid-abatement-advisory-council-model-ordinance/">Model Kentucky Ordinance Establishing a County Opioid Abatement Advisory Council</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kypolicy.org">Kentucky Center for Economic Policy</a>.</p>
The Kentucky School for the Blind marked its 184th year with a Founders Day celebration examining the school's segregated past while honoring Nicholasville optometrist Dr. John E. Musick for his 50 years of service to the visually impaired.
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all Kentucky state office buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise until noon on Monday, May 25, in commemoration of Memorial Day. The governor is encouraging individuals, businesses and organizations throughout the state to join in honoring those who sacrificed their lives in military service.
The soldiers returning from victory in World War II launched a new era of American optimism. The country was united and the economy was strong. With the help of the G.I. bill, these veterans got jobs, bought homes and started families in record numbers. The resulting baby boom is the largest generation in U.S. history. […]
WASHINGTON — Higher electric rates? Massive data centers looming over neighborhoods? Ugly political fights over what to do about them? The future of data centers and their huge appetite for electricity is quickly escalating as a political flashpoint from coast to coast, moving from cities and states now to the nation’s capital. Bills are under […]
While there is no known cause of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma, a rare and incurable brain cancer mainly found in children, officials are investigating after an increase in cases in Eastern Kentucky raised concern. The Lantern first reported the DIPG investigation in early May and is following developments. Here’s what to know about it: In […]
Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, sued the Trump administration Wednesday to block the creation of a nearly $1.8 billion fund to pay people said to be victims of judicial weaponization, saying the fund would aid and encourage the pro-Trump rioters who attacked that Capitol that day and still […]
WASHINGTON — A multibillion-dollar package to fund immigration enforcement for the rest of President Donald Trump’s term faced new delays Thursday as Senate Republicans showed a rare split with the president over his new “anti-weaponization” fund. The administration dispatched Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to Capitol Hill to meet with Senate Republicans as many fought to […]
A proposed rollback of wastewater emissions limits from coal-fired power plants could have a larger impact in a coal-dominant state like Kentucky, the latest move by the Trump administration to weaken environmental rules in an effort to boost coal-fired power. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed earlier this month to weaken wastewater regulations limits known […]
Fayette County Public Schools officials held a community question-and-answer session Thursday to address concerns about the district's proposed $880 million budget ahead of a school board vote.
Gov. Andy Beshear is calling for a U.S. constitutional amendment in response to recent gerrymandering activity and a voting rights court ruling, signaling concern about electoral manipulation and voting access restrictions.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a story affecting families and educators across the commonwealth. Most Kentucky school districts are looking at smaller state funding payments in the upcoming school year, and that's making budget plann
From LexBot twenty four seven, the University of Kentucky is raising the bar for its next athletics director. As the university searches for someone to fill that prominent role, officials have revised and expanded the job description, setti
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at what's new on the U-K campus. The University of Kentucky is welcoming students into a brand new agricultural sciences building this coming school year. The facility carries a price tag of sixt
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at a major development out of the University of Kentucky. U-K has given the green light to a five hundred eighty million dollar public-private partnership aimed at overhauling its utilities infra
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at a major milestone for agriculture in the Bluegrass. The University of Kentucky has officially opened its new Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building, a sixty million dollar facility that
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at some economic news out of western Kentucky. Governor Andy Beshear has announced that U.S. Smokeless Tobacco is planning a major new manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville. The project is expec
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a story from Lexington's city leadership. The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness recently held a virtual public listening session, reaching out to residents for their thoughts on how best to address hom
From LexBot twenty four seven, Lexington's Planning Commission is set to take a closer look at several development topics this Wednesday during a scheduled work session. On the agenda are draft updates to the Blue Sky industrial master plan
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at what's coming up for Lexington city leaders. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is set to hold a work session this Tuesday, May twenty-sixth, where members are expected to take up seve
The University of Kentucky is revising the job description for its athletics director position as it searches for a replacement, raising qualification requirements for the prominent role.
The University of Kentucky is opening a new $60 million agricultural sciences building for the upcoming school year, designed to prepare students to tackle major challenges in food production and agricultural innovation.
The Mayor's Task Force on Homelessness held a virtual public listening session to gather community input on addressing homelessness in Lexington, which has increased 34% since 2020.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a reminder for Lexington residents as Memorial Day approaches. The city is making changes to its waste collection schedule around the holiday. If your trash or recycling is normally picked up on Monday,
From LexBot twenty four seven, Lexington recently wrapped up its eighth Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic, giving Fayette County residents another opportunity to work toward clearing low-level criminal records from their past. These
Governor Andy Beshear announced that U.S. Smokeless Tobacco plans to construct a major manufacturing facility in Hopkinsville that will create over 200 new jobs while consolidating operations from Nashville.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, Lexington has wrapped up its eighth Clean Slate Expungement Clinic, giving Fayette County residents a chance to clear their criminal records and open doors that those records may have closed. The clinic is des
The city of Lexington is rescheduling waste collection for Memorial Day, with Monday pickups moved to Wednesday, May 27. Key waste management facilities will be closed Saturday, May 23 and Monday, May 25.
<p>School districts across Kentucky face challenges as they craft their budgets for the 2026-2027 year, and falling state funding is a primary reason why. Recent projections from the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) show that two-thirds of Kentucky school districts expect to receive less from the state to support the core funding formula (known as […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kypolicy.org/seek-payments-decline-in-2027/">Most Kentucky School Districts Will Receive Less in State SEEK Payments Next Year</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kypolicy.org">Kentucky Center for Economic Policy</a>.</p>
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here is a look at the latest jobs numbers out of Frankfort. Kentucky's unemployment rate held steady at four point three percent in April of twenty twenty-six, matching the national average. On the surface, th
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at what's coming up at Lexington's Urban County Council. The Council's Committee of the Whole is scheduled to meet Tuesday to take up proposed budget items for fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Th
The Urban County Council's Committee of the Whole is set to consider FY27 budget proposals Tuesday, including financial updates, late items, and recommendations from council members and budget subcommittees.
Lexington's Planning Commission will review drafts of the Blue Sky industrial master plan, downtown revitalization strategy, and proposed solar farm regulations at a Wednesday work session.
Lexington held its eighth Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic, serving Fayette County residents seeking to clear low-level criminal records that block access to employment, housing and education. The program has helped more than 2,000 people since 2022.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at a growing trend in retirement savings across the country. Philadelphia is on the verge of becoming the first American city to launch its own retirement savings program for workers whose employ
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at where things stand after Kentucky's primary election. The votes are in, and the primary season is behind us, bringing some political careers to at least a temporary close. Analysts are already
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at the national political picture. Republicans are facing some real headwinds heading into this November's congressional elections. Falling poll numbers and rising gas prices are making it harder
From LexBot 24/7, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is throwing his support behind Alabama's Democratic gubernatorial candidate Doug Jones. Beshear traveled to Birmingham to back Jones just one day after the former U.S. Senator won the Democra
From LexBot 24-7, here's what's happening nationally. President Trump is pushing ahead with his efforts to pass a sweeping set of voting restrictions, despite the legislation remaining stalled in Congress. He has also declined to rule out d
From LexBot twenty-four seven, a heads-up for drivers in Lexington tonight. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning alternating lane closures on North Broadway between Second and Seventh streets. The work is part of an ongoing resur
The University of Kentucky has approved a $580 million public-private partnership to upgrade its utilities infrastructure and support the expansion of Chandler Hospital and other major campus projects.
From LexBot 24/7, good news for travelers flying out of Blue Grass Airport. United Airlines is upgrading its daily non-stop service between Lexington and Denver, swapping in a larger Airbus A-three-nineteen aircraft on the route. The change
Lexington's Planning Commission reviewed drafts of three major planning initiatives May 21: the Blue Sky industrial area plan, downtown revitalization strategy, and solar energy regulations, with particular debate over industrial solar farms on agricultural land.
President Donald Trump is again demanding Congress pass a sweeping set of voting restrictions and refuses to rule out sending troops to the polls, as Democrats and voting rights groups assemble a sprawling effort to guard against federal election interference. The fight over election security is intensifying in Washington, D.C., as the White House and […]
KANSAS CITY, Missouri — When Vice President JD Vance pitched voters on electing Republicans to Congress this November during a trip to a Kansas City manufacturing plant on Monday, he delivered the message while standing in a newly gerrymandered U.S. House district. “If you want congressional leadership that fights to lower your taxes, that fights […]
Lexington hosted its eighth Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic to help Fayette County residents remove criminal records and reduce barriers to employment, housing, education, and voting. Since 2022, the program has served more than 2,000 people seeking expungement of low-level, non-violent offenses.
The University of Kentucky has published the third edition of Aperture Journal of Undergraduate Research, showcasing 15 student-professor partnerships in an open-access, peer-reviewed student journal launched in 2023.
Philadelphia is poised to launch the nation’s first city-sponsored retirement plan for workers whose employers don’t offer them. Voters on Tuesday sanctioned the city council’s PhillySaves program by adopting a change to the city charter. The move will require employers without retirement benefits to enroll their workers in the new plan. Unless workers opt out, […]
Kentucky’s primary whirl is over, and with it, the careers of some politicians, at least for a little while. (We’re already hearing banter about Congressman Thomas Massie running for governor, or even president.) But elections have more than winning and losing candidates; they also reflect winning and losing ideas. Here are some of mine from […]
The University of Kentucky opened the $60 million Martin-Gatton Agricultural Sciences Building on Thursday, its first new agricultural facility in 35 years, made possible in part by a transformational $100 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation.
Kentucky's unemployment rate held steady at 4.3% in April 2026, matching the national average, though underlying data shows worker exits from the labor force rather than robust job creation.
United Airlines is upgrading its daily non-stop service between Lexington's Blue Grass Airport and Denver with a larger Airbus A319 aircraft, adding over 50 seats per day and providing passengers with improved amenities and expanded access to western destinations.
BIRMINGHAM — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Wednesday gave his backing to Doug Jones a day after the former U.S. senator won the Democratic primary for governor. Speaking to a small group of around 20 people, Beshear, who chairs the Democratic Governors’ Association, said having a Democratic governor in Alabama is possible. “The way we can […]
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at what may be next for Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie. Massie lost his bid for reelection to Congress on Tuesday night, but his supporters are already signaling they haven't seen the last of
From LexBot twenty-four seven, two of Lexington's most prominent universities are teaming up in some meaningful new ways. The University of Kentucky and Transylvania University have announced three new initiatives aimed at expanding opportu
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to discuss multiple traffic safety initiatives and contract approvals at Tuesday's work session, including speed limit reductions and a police union contract.
Even though he lost his reelection bid to Congress Tuesday night, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie’s supporters signaled they’re ready for his next campaign. Shortly after the Associated Press called the race for Massie’s opponent, President Donald Trump’s candidate Ed Gallrein, Massie took to the stage in a packed ballroom at the Marriott Hotel near the […]
From LexBot twenty-four seven, a heads-up for drivers using Interstate seventy-five in Fayette County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is planning a series of overnight lane closures along that corridor, running from May twenty-seventh
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a heads-up for drivers in eastern Fayette County. Athens Walnut Hill Pike is set to close for several days later this month so crews can make repairs to a road slide near the Interstate seventy-five bri
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Athens Walnut Hill Pike in Fayette County from May 26-29 to repair a slide near the Interstate 75 bridge crossing. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at what's coming up for Lexington's historic neighborhoods. The Board of Architectural Review is set to meet this Wednesday to take up a fairly full agenda of preservation work across several of
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at a developing local story. Lexington's Planning Commission work group is taking another look at how solar energy could be used on agricultural land in Fayette County. The group recently met to
From LexBot twenty-four seven, a preservation question is slowing down plans for one of downtown Lexington's historic properties. The Courthouse Area Design Review Board met Tuesday and decided to hold off on approving proposed changes to t
From LexBot 24/7, a heads-up for anyone following Kentucky's tourism industry. The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority is scheduled to meet on May twentieth in Frankfort. On the agenda is a review of applications submitted under
From LexBot 24/7, a significant political development out of Kentucky's congressional races. Incumbent Representative Thomas Massie has lost his Republican primary seat, defeated by challenger Ed Gallrein, who carried a key endorsement from
From LexBot 24/7, Fayette County Public Schools is making significant cuts to its workforce as the district works through a period of financial pressure. School officials have eliminated around 120 positions at the district support level, m
Fayette County Public Schools terminated 120 district-level support personnel as the school system implements budget cuts to address financial constraints.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will implement alternating lane closures tonight on North Broadway between 2nd and 7th streets from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. for resurfacing work, part of an ongoing maintenance project along the corridor.
President Donald Trump's endorsement of Ed Gallrein helped defeat incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's GOP primary, reinforcing Trump's control over the Republican Party, though the race also revealed underlying tensions within his coalition.
From LexBot twenty four seven, an unusually high number of Kentucky county judge-executives lost their primary races Tuesday, a notable shift in local political leadership across the state. These are the top elected officials in Kentucky's
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a story for families in Lexington. The city is running a school supply donation drive to help middle school students in Fayette County get ready for the upcoming school year. Residents are encouraged to
From LexBot 24/7, Lexington officials want to hear from residents about the future of Winchester Road. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is conducting a corridor study that looks at safety concerns and how to handle growth along
From LexBot twenty-four seven, a Lexington police officer is facing serious criminal charges tonight. Nathaniel Schickler, an officer with the Lexington Police Department, was charged on May twentieth with distributing obscene material to a
From LexBot twenty-four seven, some big economic news out of Frankfort. Governor Andy Beshear says the first quarter of twenty twenty-six was the strongest on record for economic investment in Kentucky's history, with more than seven billio
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at where things stand after Lexington's primary election. Incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton secured her spot on the November ballot, setting up what will be a general election showdown against challen
From LexBot twenty-four seven, the city of Lexington is taking a closer look at Winchester Road. Officials have launched a comprehensive corridor study aimed at making the roadway safer and more accessible for everyone who uses it, whether
A swath of incumbent county judge-executives lost their primary elections, some by wide margins, failing to secure their political party’s nomination Tuesday in counties both large and small stretching across Kentucky. In all, 18 incumbent judge-executives lost in primary elections in both Democratic and Republican primaries: Adair, Bell, Boone, Breathitt, Breckinridge, Calloway, Campbell, Estill, Fulton, […]
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government is surveying residents about Winchester Road improvements through June 20 as part of a comprehensive corridor study addressing safety and growth.
Lexington is launching a comprehensive corridor study of Winchester Road to improve safety and accessibility for all transportation users, with a public survey open through June 20.
The City of Lexington is collecting gently-used school supplies through June 22 to distribute to Fayette County middle school students for the upcoming school year, with donations accepted at the Electronics Recycling Center on Versailles Road.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here is a look at Tuesday's primary results for the Kentucky General Assembly. It was a mixed night across the state, with some longtime lawmakers losing their seats to challengers by surprisingly slim margins
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at Tuesday night's congressional race in Kentucky's Fourth District. Republican Ed Gallrein won the party's nomination for Congress, and he wasted no time crediting President Trump as a driving f
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at some primary election results across Kentucky. Incumbent mayors in Lexington and Louisville both came out on top in their respective primaries, earning spots in the general election this comin
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton will fight for a third term against challenger Raquel Carter in November 3rd's general election.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a heads-up for drivers in Jessamine County. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is set to begin resurfacing work on River Road starting May twenty-second, with the project expected to wrap up around Jun
From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky's primary elections have wrapped up, and the matchups for this fall's general election are now clear. In the United States Senate race, Democrat Charles Booker will face Republican incumbent Andy Barr
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at a major development in Kentucky politics. U.S. Representative Andy Barr has won the Republican primary for the Senate seat being vacated by longtime Senator Mitch McConnell. Barr, who represen
From LexBot twenty-four seven, Kentucky held its primary election Tuesday, with voters across the state heading to the polls to choose party nominees for a range of upcoming general election races. Primary elections are an important step in
From LexBot 24/7, a troubling safety finding tied to a deadly cargo plane crash in Kentucky. Federal investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board have determined that the same type of engine attachment parts that caused a fat
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at where Kentucky's U.S. Senate race stands heading into the general election. Republican Congressman Andy Barr won his party's Senate primary on Tuesday by a comfortable margin, securing the GOP
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at Lexington's upcoming mayoral race. Incumbent Mayor Linda Gorton and local businesswoman Raquel Carter have both secured spots in the November general election after advancing through Tuesday's
Governor Andy Beshear announced that the first quarter of 2026 was Kentucky's best on record for economic investment with over $7 billion in projects announced, continuing his administration's historic record of $50 billion in investments and 70,000 jobs created since December 2019.
The Board of Architectural Review approved a side porte cochere for a South Ashland Avenue home with conditions requiring simplified design details and rearward positioning to protect the historic structure's appearance.
The Courthouse Area Design Review Board postponed a decision Tuesday on modifications to the historic Northern Bank Building at 249 West Short Street, requesting detailed architectural plans before considering the proposal to enlarge windows and install bifold doors.
Lexington's Planning Commission work group met to review a proposed solar ordinance that would allow large-scale solar farms on agricultural land, marking a reversal from last year's prohibition. The group must recommend approval or denial by July 9.
Incumbent mayors of the two largest cities in the Bluegrass State are heading to the general election this November. But in a small Kentucky town, a mayor who was impeached from office narrowly took the lead in his primary. In Louisville, Mayor Craig Greenberg won 52.5% of the vote. The second place winner, Councilwoman Shameka […]
Lexington police officer Nathaniel Schickler was charged May 20 with distributing obscene material to a 17-year-old and tampering with physical evidence, and was immediately relieved of sworn duties pending departmental review.
Ed Gallrein, Republican nominee for Congress in the Fourth District, began his victory speech Tuesday night by thanking President Trump. That was certainly appropriate, and arguably required, since Trump picked Gallrein to defeat seven-term Rep. Thomas Massie in what became the most expensive primary election ever held for a seat in the U.S. House of […]
Results for primaries in the Kentucky General Assembly were varied Tuesday night — with some incumbents getting booted by a handful of votes, while others stayed the course with large vote majorities. In Northern Kentucky, State Rep. Kim Banta, R-Ft. Mitchell, lost to a GOP challenger by 13 votes. Meanwhile, state Sen. Brandon Smith, R-Hazard, […]
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority will meet May 20 in Frankfort to review tourism incentive applications under the state's Tourism Development Act program.
Quincino Waide Jr., charged with helping co-defendants ditch the 'murder vehicle' used to kill a federal witness, argued the case against him was payback for invoking his right to remain silent. U.S. District Judge Gregory F. Van Tatenhove disagreed, ruling that the timing reflected an ordinary criminal investigation — not retaliation — and that prosecutors had told Waide his testimony likely would not be needed.
From LexBot twenty-four seven, here's a look at what's happening in Washington. The U.S. Senate has voted to move forward with a War Powers Resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military actions against Iran. The deciding vo
WASHINGTON — After voting no seven times, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., flipped and cast the deciding vote to advance a War Powers Resolution to rein in President Donald Trump’s war in Iran without authorization from Congress. In a 50-47 vote, Cassidy joined fellow Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Rand Paul, R-Ky., […]
From LexBot twenty-four seven, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine is marking Clinical Trials Day this May twentieth, shining a light on the researchers and coordinators who make complex medical studies possible. The annual obser
From LexBot 24/7, the University of Kentucky is celebrating two of its own this week. Biomedical engineering professor Guoqiang Yu has been honored with the Kirwan Prize, one of U-K's top recognitions for excellence in research. And Rachel
From LexBot 24/7, the University of Kentucky is shining a spotlight on mental health this month as May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. U-K is highlighting resources and support services available to students, faculty, and the broader c
From LexBot 24/7, a University of Kentucky mathematics education professor has written a new book that takes a fresh look at how we teach math to young students. Rather than centering instruction around grades and test scores alone, the pro
From LexBot twenty-four seven, some good news out of U-K's College of Agriculture. The University of Kentucky soil judging team had a strong showing at the two thousand twenty-six National Collegiate Soils Contest, finishing seventh overall
From LexBot twenty four seven, Lexington's Board of Architectural Review has a busy agenda ahead. The board is set to meet on May twentieth to weigh in on two dozen proposed projects spread across the city's historic districts. The work up
Kentucky's general election matchups are now set following primary contests: Charles Booker faces Andy Barr in the U.S. Senate race, while Ralph Alvarado will oppose Zach Dembo in the Sixth Congressional District contest.
Ryan Carnahan, a senior officer at the Federal Medical Center in Lexington, admits he slapped and punched an un-handcuffed inmate in a Special Housing Unit cell, then lied to a supervisor and in a written report. He is scheduled to be sentenced Aug. 20 in U.S. District Court before Judge Karen K. Caldwell.