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Rally House, a family-owned sports apparel retailer with over 320 locations nationwide, has opened its third Lexington store at Woodhill Circle Plaza on East New Circle Road.
Kentucky State University will host its annual Federal Reserve Luncheon on Sept. 22, featuring speakers from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis' Louisville Branch and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to discuss economic opportunity and workforce development.
7 Brew's free toy giveaway on Labor Day causes massive traffic backups across Lexington, while residents elsewhere celebrate local nostalgia and share new tools for discovering events and hidden day trips.
Kentucky State Police Post 12 is increasing patrols for Operation C.A.R.E. during Labor Day weekend (September 4-7) to target impaired and distracted driving, offering safety reminders including designated drivers, seatbelts, and phone-free driving.
Save the Children has launched Learn Without Limits, a new initiative targeting rural Kentucky's literacy challenges by improving book access and reading skills, particularly aiming to ensure all children read at grade level by third grade.
Kentucky women's golf opened its 2026-27 season at the Folds of Honor Collegiate, with senior Cathryn Brown leading the Wildcats to a tie for seventh place after the first round.
Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed a civil lawsuit against Mayday Health for advertising mail-order abortion pills in Kentucky. Mayday Health, a New York-based reproductive health education nonprofit, has advertised these…
Graves Gilbert Clinic announced on Sept. 1 that it will explore a long-term affiliation with T.J. Regional Health. The two organizations will now begin a period of due diligence to shape a partnership. For nearly a century, both Graves…
As of Sept. 4, Kentucky has confirmed 35 cases of measles in its current outbreak, up from 28 cases a week ago, according to the state’s measles dashboard. The dashboard is updated daily, Monday through Friday, except on state holidays.…
Four-wheelers are a fun way to explore the great Kentucky outdoors. Four-wheelers, also known as all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), are useful for functional activities like farming, hunting and snow plowing, but also for off-road recreation…
Senior libero Molly Tuozzo earned SEC Player of the Week and Defensive Player of the Week honors after recording 19 digs against Penn State at Wrigley Field, her first overall conference player of the week award.
The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus and Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus are hosting a Medicaid listening tour that kicks off in Lexington on Sept. 10. The first stop of “Medicaid Reality Check: A Health Care Listening Tour” will be held…
The Kentucky Wildcats seek their first win of the season when they host undefeated No. 4 Ohio State on Tuesday night at the Bell Soccer Complex, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1969 (Van Meter Road) in Fayette County on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tree removal operations between the railroad crossing and Elkchester Road.
r/Lexington residents discuss a tech journalist's Lexington visit and data center debates, debate road debris dangers, and celebrate Lasagna Love's expansion while noting volunteer shortages.
A light week on LFUCG's Accela portal: the text amendment meant to turn the Urban Growth Master Plan's "should" into "shall" appeared Aug. 31 with no draft attached, after staff told the Planning Commission in February it hoped for a May hearing. Also: Sayre Christian Village's four-story nursing-home rebuild on Belleau Wood Drive, whose plan sheet reprints a 2010 zoning condition barring pole lighting while the lighting sheet filed with it shows seven heads on 20-foot poles; the Pasadena Drive drive-through case, postponed after its lawyer told a committee "we screwed up"; a duplex on a 26-foot-wide Brucetown lot; a landlord's short-term rental near Kirklevington Park; and a garage apartment on North Hanover Avenue.
Four new immigration-detention habeas corpus petitions have been filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky since late August 2026. These bring the year-to-date total to 197 petitions.
A council committee will get a status report on the study, then the public is invited to an open house to offer feedback.
No. 3 Kentucky defeated No. 13 Penn State in four sets Sunday at Wrigley Field before 43,067 fans, the second-largest crowd in the historic ballpark's history, as part of the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge.
No. 3 Kentucky volleyball made history by defeating No. 13 Penn State 3-1 in the first-ever collegiate volleyball match at Chicago's Wrigley Field, part of the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge.
University of Kentucky women's golf opens its 2026-27 season at the Folds of Honor Collegiate this week in Michigan with an all-upperclassmen roster and preseason ranking of 31st in the nation.
The Lexington subreddit today focused on former Governor Bevin's jailing for contempt of court, Dr. Oz's roundtable visit on health policy, and lighthearted discussion of the fall Comic and Toy Convention and state politics.
SEC Nation, SEC Network's traveling pregame show, will broadcast live from the University of Kentucky campus on Sept. 12 as the Wildcats prepare to face Alabama in their SEC opener at Kroger Field.
Bryan Station boys soccer routed Scott County 8–1 in a dominant road victory. Paul Laurence Dunbar and Lexington Catholic swept their volleyball matchups last night.
Councilmembers will get a data center overview during September 8th's General Government and Planning Committee. They'll also take a look at what the Planning Commission proposes for zoning updates.
Will Stein's UK coaching debut resulted in a historic 45-13 victory over Youngstown State, with transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey throwing for 301 yards and four touchdowns in his first start.
Will Stein won his first game as Kentucky football head coach, leading the Wildcats to a 45-13 victory over Youngstown State with balanced offense, strong special teams play, and a dominant defensive performance at home.
First-year Kentucky football coach Will Stein earned his first victory Saturday with a 45-13 home win over Youngstown State, as quarterback Kenny Minchey completed 18 of 27 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns in his debut start.
Winchester's data center moratorium and Lexington's Flock camera review drive today's r/Lexington discussion, with residents expressing skepticism about both initiatives' effectiveness.
Dunbar, Douglass, and Tates Creek notched football wins Friday night, while Paul Laurence Dunbar's volleyball team went 3-0 at an opening tournament in Orlando.
Freshman Thomas Berteotti scored his first career goal to earn Kentucky men's soccer a 1-1 draw against Evansville on Friday night at the Bell Soccer Complex.
The city's existing regulations for drive-through businesses haven't changed much since 1983. A Council committee will consider some proposed changes.
The Kentucky Department of Education launched a webinar series to help district leaders develop local accountability models aligned with the state's United We Learn initiative, which emphasizes community collaboration and vibrant learning experiences over traditional compliance-based accountability measures.
The Urban County Council will consider winter emergency shelter contracts totaling over $3.6 million and other spending proposals during a Tuesday work session, with votes expected at a later regular council meeting.
Louisville Metro fired two Department of Public Works employees involved in the February death of Tyrah Adams, a homeless woman crushed by a garbage truck claw, citing policy violations including failure to call 911 or render aid.
UK Athletics has partnered with UK Invests, a student financial wellness program, as the official jersey patch partner for Kentucky Football under new head coach Will Stein. The program, which has served over 18,000 students since its 2022 launch, combines financial education with real investment opportunities.
The Lexington Board of Adjustment will consider four variance appeals and eight conditional use requests on September 14, including applications for short-term rentals, church expansions, and restaurant entertainment.
The Gibbs Foundation commits $4.5 million to establish a permanent endowment at the University of Louisville for lung disease research, transplant innovations and medical researcher training, fulfilling a pledge made in 2022.
Kentucky has approved nearly $5.3 million in state funding for industrial site development in four counties through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative, supporting projects in Trigg, Daviess, Bourbon and Nicholas counties.
The review comes amid heightened scrutiny of Flock Safety and after a group of residents spoke out at a Council meeting on the city's partnership with the company.
Kentucky State University in Frankfort has unveiled a commemorative logo featuring green and gold colors and Jackson Hall to mark its 140th anniversary, with a yearlong celebration beginning in October. All uses of the logo require university approval.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana is seeking adult mentors for more than 500 youth waiting for matches, citing strong outcomes from its mentorship programs during Big Brothers Big Sisters Month.
The Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce has announced the Leadership Owensboro Class of 2027, marking the program's 45th year and one of its largest classes in history. The nine-month professional development program runs from September through June and brings together emerging leaders from across the Owensboro region.
Fayette County Public Schools is accepting applications through Sept. 12 from Lexington high school students interested in joining the Bluegrass Youth Sustainability Council for the 2026-27 school year. BYSC is a student-led coalition that works on environmental projects including waste management, energy efficiency and urban landscaping.
Two Fayette County Public Schools students, Sarah Nur Islam of Winburn and Aarav Kumar Tibrewal of Paul Laurence Dunbar High, have advanced to the Top 300 of the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, one of the nation's premier STEM competitions for middle school students.
Lexington's Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee reviewed research findings showing that Town Branch Commons reduced stormwater runoff by 29 percent while delivering social and environmental benefits to downtown residents.
Kentucky has removed over 300,000 deceased voters and a total of 753,181 ineligible voters from its rolls since 2020, according to the Secretary of State's office, as part of an ongoing voter roll maintenance effort.
Mayor Linda Gorton announced the appointment of an independent panel to review Lexington's automated license plate reader technology and ensure it meets best practices and community needs, with plans to place the panel by the end of September.
Mayor Linda Gorton will appoint an outside panel with technology, civil rights and legal expertise to review Lexington's 125 Flock license plate readers, the first review from outside the police department since 2022. She wants it seated by the end of September.
Former Governor Matt Bevin's arrest for contempt of court dominates discussion on r/Lexington today, while debates about AI restaurant marketing, car-free living feasibility, and political advertising round out the community's afternoon conversation.
Will Stein makes his head coaching debut at Kentucky against Youngstown State on Saturday, taking over a program that finished bowl-ineligible the past two seasons.
The Stormwater Stakeholder Advisory Committee meets September 4 to review water quality monitoring initiatives, including a case study of Town Branch Commons and presentations on Kentucky Watershed Watch programming.
A source told the Times Thursday night that Mayor Linda Gorton planned to announce an external review panel for Lexington's Flock cameras. Her office confirmed it Friday morning.
Lexington Catholic's boys' soccer team delivered a decisive 5-1 road win over West Jessamine. Across the county, Lafayette girls soccer blanked Madison Southern 6-0, while Lexington Christian volleyball swept Western Hills 3-0.
The Urban County Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the 594-unit White Farm development on Richmond Road and three waiver requests at its September 10 meeting.
Commerce Lexington is offering free Money Smart classes starting in October for aspiring and existing small business owners, covering essential topics like financial management and cash flow planning.
The Kentucky Wildcats will host the Evansville Aces on Friday night seeking their first win of the 2026 season. The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET at the Bell Soccer Complex and will be streamed on ESPN+.
WKU history professor Patti Minter has been appointed to the Kentucky Board of Education as an at-large member by Gov. Andy Beshear, bringing three decades of teaching experience and legislative service to the state board.
Governor Andy Beshear announced that federal Public Assistance has been approved for 20 Kentucky counties affected by June flooding that killed six people, providing $9 million in FEMA assistance for recovery efforts.
Fayette County Public Schools will recognize schools with the highest attendance rates on Kentucky's statewide High Attendance Day on September 9, emphasizing that regular attendance is vital to student academic success.
Rep. Kim Holloway plans to introduce a domestic violence offender registry bill during the 2027 Regular Session, focusing on repeat offenders with multiple convictions while distinguishing between allegations and proven criminal conduct.
Lexington's Planning Commission Zoning Committee will consider three new zoning map amendments on Wednesday, including a 10-story student housing project downtown and expansions related to Turner Commons on West Main Street.
Gov. Andy Beshear announced more than $5.2 million in state funding for site and building development projects in eight Kentucky counties through the Kentucky Product Development Initiative.
Ryker Asher of Laurel County has advanced to the finals of Kentucky's 2026 "I Voted" Sticker Contest, which allows K-12 students to design stickers meant to encourage voter participation.
Alejandro Perez Canedo transferred to Transylvania University for tennis but discovered a close-knit community and academic passion that redirected his life, finding the personal mentorship and friendships that transformed his college experience.
Gov. Andy Beshear urged Kentucky small businesses to apply for the state's Small Business Tax Credit program by Nov. 1 to receive up to $25,000 in tax credits for hiring employees and investing in equipment or technology.
Lexington's planning committee will consider overhauled drive-through regulations, restrictions on major data centers, and a progress report on the Winchester Road Corridor Study aimed at improving transportation safety.
Kentucky event venues are capitalizing on corporate planners' shift toward purposeful, engagement-focused gatherings over traditional ballroom events, with planners increasingly seeking distinctive spaces that align with organizational goals while maintaining budget discipline.
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes September 8-10 across multiple neighborhoods due to a rise in resident complaints.
The Lexington Planning Commission's Zoning Committee postponed decisions on multiple development projects including a proposed 10-story student housing complex downtown and an expansion of The Commons development on the city's west side.
The Planning Commission Subdivision Committee approved two major mixed-use development projects Thursday, including a multifamily building near UK and a commercial site on Nicholasville Road, while postponing a third project pending zoning compliance clarification.
UK Athletics and Heaven Hill Brands announced a multiyear partnership making Elijah Craig and Evan Williams the official bourbon partners of the Kentucky Wildcats, with branded hospitality spaces at major athletic venues and limited-edition co-branded bottles planned.
Amazon will open a 224,000-square-foot same-day delivery facility in Lexington in 2027, creating 150 jobs and introducing one-hour delivery service to the region for the first time. Full-time workers will earn an average of $23 per hour with comprehensive benefits.
Shillito Park Road will close overnight September 8-9 for paving work related to construction of the city's new Senior and Therapeutic Recreation Center at Shillito Park. Daytime visitors should expect delays.
Lexington officials will host a public open house on September 10 to gather community feedback on the Winchester Road Corridor Study, which aims to improve transportation safety and accessibility along the heavily trafficked corridor from East 3rd/Midland Avenue to Bahama Road.
UK Athletics announced a multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands, naming Elijah Craig and Evan Williams as official bourbon partners of the Kentucky Wildcats and creating premium hospitality venues and fan experiences.
Governor Andy Beshear is urging Kentucky small businesses creating jobs and investing in their communities to apply for tax credits of up to $25,000 by November 1 for 2025 tax-year eligibility.
Lextran will provide free rides on all transit routes on Election Day, November 3, 2026, to help voters reach polling locations. The service is available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Today on r/Lexington, residents debate the upcoming Senate race between Andy Barr and Charles Booker, celebrate the community recovery of a lost elderly dog, and discuss kudzu's persistent spread across local roadsides.
Three major mixed-use development projects are headed to Lexington's Planning Commission for consideration, including a multi-family building near UK campus and commercial redevelopment sites on Nicholasville Road and West Main Street.
<p>New data shows there have been nearly 5,000 ICE arrests in Kentucky since the beginning of the Trump administration, and a growing number are the direct result of 287(g) agreements between local law enforcement agencies and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. There are now 55 local agencies in Kentucky with a 287(g) agreement, 50 […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kypolicy.org/kentucky-ice-arrests-approach-5000/">Kentucky ICE Arrests Approach 5,000 Amid Spike From Local Law Enforcement</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kypolicy.org">Kentucky Center for Economic Policy</a>.</p>
UK Athletics announced a multiyear partnership with Heaven Hill Brands, naming Elijah Craig and Evan Williams as official bourbon partners. The deal includes venue upgrades, limited-edition bottles, and branded activations across major athletic facilities.
Third-ranked Kentucky volleyball swept UCLA 3-0 Wednesday in the SEC/Big Ten Challenge at Historic Memorial Coliseum, recording seven aces and hitting .346 for the match to improve to 3-0 on the season.
No. 3 Kentucky swept UCLA 3-0 on Wednesday in the Allstate Big Ten/SEC Challenge, with Morgan Gaerte leading the Wildcats with 16 kills in their third consecutive sweep of the season.
Kentucky's unlawful camping law is seeing increased enforcement two years after passage, with 460 citations filed statewide in its second year. Fayette County ranks second in the state for these charges, raising concerns from advocates who say the law criminalizes homelessness rather than addressing housing shortages.
Kentucky legislators heard testimony about green solvent technology to remove microplastics from water, positioning the state as a leader in environmental remediation as concerns grow over the ubiquitous plastic pollution.
Kentucky lawmakers are considering stricter regulations for automated license plate readers following a committee hearing on privacy and police oversight concerns. The state's new law regulating the technology took effect in July, but civil liberties groups and some lawmakers say additional protections are needed.
Lexington's Planning Commission subdivision committee is scheduled to review three major development projects on September 3, including a downtown high-street multi-family building and a Nicholasville Road commercial development.
FEMA approved federal public assistance for 20 Kentucky counties affected by deadly June 2026 flooding that killed six people. Governor Beshear's request to President Trump came after severe storms dumped up to 8 inches of rain across parts of the state.
Governor Andy Beshear has sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting he rescind tariff and trade policies, saying they are fueling a cost-of-living crisis and harming Kentucky's agriculture, bourbon and coal industries.
Jeremy Day, a school resource officer at Garden Springs and James Lane Allen elementary schools, has been named the September 2026 Kids' Champion by Fayette County Public Schools for his Fayette 50: Miles for Smiles fundraising campaign, which raised over $12,000 to help students afford back-to-school essentials.
<p>Working Kentuckians find themselves in an increasingly difficult labor market in 2026, with no net job growth in the state over the last two years, rising costs due to inflation and wages that aren’t keeping up with those costs. Tariffs, war in Iran, immigration crackdowns and federal budget cuts are contributing to a slow economy. […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://kypolicy.org/this-labor-day-kentucky-workers-face-stalled-job-market-flat-wages-higher-prices/">This Labor Day, Kentucky Workers Face Stalled Job Market, Flat Wages and Higher Prices</a> appeared first on <a href="https://kypolicy.org">Kentucky Center for Economic Policy</a>.</p>
GE Appliances announced a $1 billion investment to expand its Louisville Appliance Park, bringing dryer production from Mexico to Kentucky and positioning the facility as America's largest home appliance manufacturing site.
Brown-Forman reported a 1% decline in first-quarter sales to $911 million, but ready-to-drink products and emerging markets, particularly Mexico, showed strong growth, even as traditional whiskey categories and developed markets remained under pressure.
Amazon plans a new 324,500-square-foot same-day delivery facility in Louisville that will create hundreds of jobs paying an average of $23 per hour, as the company continues to expand its Kentucky operations.
Louisville Gas and Electric Co. and Kentucky Utilities Co. earned Site Selection magazine's Top Utility award for economic development for the 13th time, supporting 92 projects that brought $5.7 billion in announced investment and 4,574 jobs to Kentucky in 2025.
Equip Exposition 2026 returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center Oct. 20-23, bringing thousands of landscaping and equipment professionals to Louisville for demonstrations, education and networking, featuring HGTV's Mike Holmes as keynote speaker and events across the city.
GE Appliances announced a $1 billion investment in its Louisville Appliance Park headquarters, including the return of dryer manufacturing from Mexico, creating 4,700 manufacturing jobs and positioning the facility as the nation's largest home appliance manufacturing site.
Kentucky VALOR and Sazerac launch the Industry Connections initiative to help veterans and military spouses pursue careers in Kentucky's tourism and hospitality sector, tapping into military skills for a growing industry.
Residents discuss friendship and spontaneity, reject AI-generated restaurant marketing, share dive bar recommendations, voice outrage over police use of force against an 84-year-old in Lancaster, and offer financial assistance to a resident in crisis.
Henry Clay's boys soccer team prevailed 3-1 over West Jessamine, while Lexington Catholic blanked Montgomery County 1-0. In volleyball, Tates Creek secured a five-set victory at Great Crossing.
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux opened its first Kentucky location in Lexington on Aug. 31, creating approximately 125 jobs and establishing itself as ESPN's #1 Sports Bar in America in the city.
Camco Chemical announced a new 130,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center at its Independence campus, marking the third-generation family company's continued investment in Northern Kentucky manufacturing and supply chain operations.
Kentucky State Police Post 12 announced it will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints across seven central Kentucky counties, focusing on operator impairment, driver licensing, and vehicle registration and insurance compliance.
Subtext has acquired land at 565 S. Limestone for EVER Lexington, a 520-bed student housing development near the University of Kentucky that will include ground-floor retail. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2026 and complete in summer 2028.
Louisville-based Yum! Brands completed the $1.5 billion sale of Pizza Hut to LongRange Capital, concluding a major strategic restructuring that values the complete divestiture at $2.7 billion and positions the company to focus on KFC, Taco Bell and digital innovation.
Kentucky head coach Will Stein takes the field for his first game Saturday against Youngstown State at Kroger Field, seeking to build on a successful preseason as he begins his tenure.
The Kentucky Comeback initiative, launched in 2020 by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Foundation, is working to connect people with criminal records and those recovering from addiction to employment opportunities, addressing both the state's low workforce participation rates and employers' hiring challenges.
Kentucky men's golf finished 15th at the Visit Knox Collegiate in Knoxville, with sophomore Gabriel Hull posting a 4-under final round to lead the Wildcats' even-par team finish on Tuesday.
New UK Athletics Director J Batt is focused on maintaining excellence as the 2026 athletic season begins, with football kicking off September 5 under first-year head coach Will Stein.
Kentucky football head coach Will Stein will debut his weekly radio show on the UK Sports Network on September 2, hosted by Tom Leach and broadcast on 630 WLAP and multiple streaming platforms.
Detective Wesley Troutman of the Louisville Metro Police Department faces a new internal investigation for allegedly using Flock cameras to search for a vehicle belonging to an LMPD employee, marking the second investigation into his use of the license plate reader system.
Lexington will skip waste collection on Labor Day, moving Monday pickups to Wednesday and closing three recycling facilities.
Astemo Americas announced a $112 million expansion of its Berea manufacturing operations that will create 114 jobs and potentially grow to $379 million with 282 jobs if fully implemented.
Lexington has not lost any federal grant funding to date, but the city has experienced a "close call".
Gov. Andy Beshear responded to U.S. Rep. Andy Barr's Aug. 25 letter questioning the validity of claims that 35 Kentucky rural hospitals face closure, calling the congressman's statements misleading and blaming Medicaid cuts for the financial pressures on rural healthcare.
Astemo Americas will invest $112 million to expand its Madison County operations, creating 114 new jobs and boosting production of hybrid electric-vehicle motors at its Berea facilities.
The Public Arts Commission approved $20,000 in funding for a stained-glass quilt garden featuring 11 sculptures at the Lexington Senior Center, with the project expected to take about three months to complete following artist procurement of specialty glass.
Lextran will operate on Sunday schedules Monday, September 7 for Labor Day, with limited customer service hours at the Transit Center.
Kentucky has opened the nomination window for the 2026-2027 Education Support Staff Professional Award, with top nominees eligible for consideration for the national RISE Award. Nominations close Oct. 9.
Third Street Stuff & Coffee has permanently closed following a leadership transition and labor dispute with unionized staff who had struck in May over working conditions and workplace decision-making.
A Fayette County highway has been named in honor of Jim Mahan, a longtime farmer and agricultural leader who served in prominent roles throughout Kentucky's agriculture community.
Lafayette's girls soccer team dominated Lexington Catholic 5-0 to headline a strong night for Lexington-area schools, with Paul Laurence Dunbar and Sayre combining for dominant road and home wins.
Despite winning a federal court ruling requiring bond hearings, many immigrants jailed in Kentucky remain imprisoned because immigration judges deny bond in nearly 80 percent of cases, leaving the court victory largely ineffective.
Sophomore Cole Stockard led Kentucky men's golf with consecutive 1-under rounds as the Wildcats began their season at the Visit Knox Collegiate in Knoxville, positioning themselves in 17th after 36 holes.
Raquel Carter’s campaign released a Lake Research Partners internal poll showing Mayor Linda Gorton ahead 39%–34%, inside the ±4.9-point margin of error; Gorton’s camp called it fake. In the comments under the announcement, Carter’s campaign said she supports “banning large-scale data centers in Lexington” — five weeks before the council’s Oct. 6 data-center ordinance meeting. Campaign-finance records show Carter has out-raised Gorton all cycle.
Meta has agreed to pay $17.1 billion and implement sweeping child safety changes to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to settle a landmark multistate lawsuit led by Kentucky, California, Colorado, and New Jersey. Kentucky will receive $358 million from the historic settlement.
Leadership Central Kentucky's newest class began its 2026-27 program with an August orientation retreat, offering emerging regional leaders education on transportation, economic development, and other key issues across eight Central Kentucky counties.
Kentucky lawmakers heard a proposal for a statewide science education center aimed at improving the state's struggling science proficiency rates among K-12 students.
State officials are scrambling to avoid losing federal funds meant to support innovative health solutions in rural areas that were authorized in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” or H.R. 1. As part of the Rural Health Transformation…
Kentucky’s 24th licensed medical marijuana dispensary, Blue Sage Dispensary in Lebanon, Kentucky, launched Aug. 28, marking the halfway point of the state becoming fully operational when it comes to dispensaries. “Reaching the halfway point…
The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has launched #GiveAppKY, a regional campaign inviting nonprofits to participate in GivingTuesday on December 1 to boost charitable giving for Eastern Kentucky communities.
As of Aug. 31, Kentucky has confirmed 28 cases of measles in its current outbreak, up from 20 cases a week ago, according to the state’s measles dashboard, which is updated weekly. Those cases are in Caldwell (1 case); Christian (14); Owen…
People across the world are mourning the death of Dolly Parton, the country music singer/songwriter who has been a cultural icon for decades. Just a few days prior to her death, Parton said in an interview with People magazine that she was…
Lexington has launched six free community book gardens offering neighborhood residents access to quality children's literature at no cost. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Fayette County Public Schools, local nonprofits, and community partners designed to build home libraries and improve early literacy.
Social media giant Meta has agreed to settle a multi-state lawsuit for $17.1 billion and make changes to its platforms, Facebook and Instagram, for children’s safety, Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman announced Aug. 26. Coleman’s…
Unemployment rates fell in 87 of Kentucky's 120 counties from July 2025 to July 2026, with Cumberland and Woodford counties posting the lowest rates at 4.1% and Martin County experiencing the highest at 10.1%.
The Barren County Economic Authority broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot speculative industrial building at South Cooper Industrial Park designed to accommodate manufacturing, distribution and logistics operations, with completion expected in early 2027.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1969 (Van Meter Road) in Fayette County on September 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tree removal operations between the railroad crossing and Elkchester Road.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled rolling roadblock operations on I-75 in Scott County for Sept. 2-3 to conduct maintenance work, with temporary delays expected.
Voices of Hope will host Recovery Awareness Day on September 5 at Gatton Park featuring live music, speakers, health services and family activities. The free event aims to raise awareness about substance use recovery and connect individuals with support resources.
The Asphalt Institute names Tamara Davis, a former PriceWeber executive and veteran broadcast journalist, as its new vice president of marketing and membership. Davis brings two decades of communications experience to the Lexington-based trade association.
Kentucky completed the 11-mile Wolfe County widening segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion, creating 32 miles of continuous four-lane highway. The final 13-mile Magoffin-Floyd segment, under construction since 2025, is expected to be complete by 2032.
BCTC receives a record $2 million gift from the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation to transform a former Amazon call center in Winchester into Kentucky's first regional workforce training center, with particular focus on expanding nursing education capacity amid state health care worker shortages.
Registration for the 2026 Kentucky Opioid Symposium is now open. The symposium, hosted by the Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission, will be held at the Owensboro Convention Center on Oct. 5-6. Tickets for the two-day symposium are…
The Franklin-Simpson Industrial Authority has appointed Meredith Wilson as its new executive director, effective Sept. 28. Wilson brings 13 years of economic development experience from the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce and will lead efforts in business recruitment and industrial site development in a region experiencing significant economic growth.
Governor Andy Beshear appointed more than 20 Kentuckians to state boards and commissions in late August, including leaders from business, education, health care, law and emergency services.
Leadership Louisville Center has named 65 business and civic leaders to its Class of 2027, the 48th cohort of the nationally recognized program. Humana and CenterWell are serving as presenting sponsors for the 10-month intensive leadership development program.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College announced a historic $2 million gift from the James A. and Martha R. Brown Charitable Foundation, the largest philanthropic gift in the college's history.
Gov. Beshear celebrated the completion of the Wolfe County segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion, delivering 32 miles of continuous four-lane highway in Eastern Kentucky and advancing a decades-long infrastructure project.
Lexington has no retainer with seven of its eight backup snow contractors — nothing obligates them to plow city streets before commercial lots — and the acting public works commissioner says the budget likely can't fix it before this winter. The admission came during an Aug. 27 progress report on the city's from-scratch snow plan rewrite, due in October.
Kentucky Department of Education has trained 333 educators over four years in the Teaching Pyramid Observation Tool, a specialized assessment for measuring early childhood teachers' implementation of social-emotional development practices.
After more than half a decade of advocacy, supporters of freestanding birth centers celebrated Aug. 27 as a legislative committee approved regulations — essentially, the details — for how the centers will now be able to open and run. Mary…
Keeneland is recruiting seasonal workers for its October events, including the Fall Meet (October 2-24) and the Breeders' Cup World Championships (October 30-31), with positions available through online applications and in-person hiring sessions in September.
Kentucky true freshman wide receiver Kenny Darby has been selected to the 247Sports Preseason True Freshman All-America Team, earning national recognition ahead of his debut in head coach Will Stein's first season.
Residents debate parking enforcement at Manchester Music Hall, reject AI restaurant imagery as false advertising, question tree removal at new Kroger development, and discuss course offerings and mental health access.
The Lexington Times read every LFUCG Planning filing on the Accela portal from Aug. 22-31: Anderson Communities' 1,240-unit Andover Commons plan for the 136-acre Germond farm on Todds Road — postponed Aug. 27, with five waiver requests filed the next day — plus 96 apartments behind the Avid Hotel on Bryant Road, a Summit at Fritz Farm consolidation plat, and two homeowner variances headed to the Board of Adjustment.
One immigration-detention habeas petition has been newly filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. So far in 2026, the district has received 193 such petitions.
Henry Clay opened the girls' soccer season with a 3-1 win over Station Camp at Rocky Top. Frederick Douglass tied Shelbyville Central 1-1 at home.
Lexington's Planning Commission Zoning Committee will consider three zoning map amendments and updates to downtown and industrial regulations on Sept. 3, including proposals for student housing near downtown and industrial redevelopment on West Main Street.
The University of Kentucky men's golf team opens its fall season Monday at the Visit Knox Collegiate in Knoxville, Tennessee, led by standout sophomore Cole Stockard and featuring reinforcements including transfer Gabriel Hull.
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.
Lexington's mayor and Breeders' Cup organizers announced a week-long festival of community events accompanying the October 30-31 World Championships at Keeneland Race Course, featuring activities from family-friendly gatherings to live entertainment.
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.
Lexington's Technical Review Committee will consider 19 development and subdivision proposals on Wednesday, August 26, including the Clark Property subdivision, The Standard at Lexington mixed-use project, and several postponed items including Turner Commons.
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.