Source: WUKY 91.3 FM

Kentucky’s tourism industry is posting record numbers in 2025, bucking a national trend of declining international travel to the United States. The state’s continued strength demonstrates the enduring appeal of its attractions.

Lexington is hosting a virtual job fair on June 17 for Fayette County Public Schools employees affected by recent layoffs of 120 support positions.

The City of Lexington has relaunched the Solarize Lexington program, which offers homeowners and other property owners a 20 percent discount on solar panel installation through a partnership with Solar Energy Solutions. Interest forms are due by Oct. 2.

Kentucky’s General Fund receipts fell 3.0 percent in May, but strong consumer spending—particularly in sales and use taxes—has put the state on pace to exceed its annual revenue estimate despite earlier predictions of a $156 million shortfall.

The Kentucky Nonprofit Network has appointed Aimee Jewell, a nonprofit leader with more than a decade of experience, as Director of Learning and Capacity, where she will develop statewide training programs and leadership initiatives for nonprofit professionals.

Rebecca Shearer, a 28-year education veteran and current Academy Coach at Bryan Station High School, will serve as interim principal starting July 1. She succeeds Eric Hale, who departed after being named Kentucky’s 2024 Secondary Principal of the Year.

Kentucky tourism reached a fourth consecutive record year with $14.6 billion in economic impact and nearly 97,000 jobs supported, driven by 80 million visitors and ongoing state investments in tourism development projects.

Lexington native and NYC playwright Cavan Hendron brings his new musical adaptation of the Lizzie Borden story to his hometown as part of the Voices Amplified: Voices HEaRd Women’s Theatre Festival.

Senate President Robert Stivers was named a recipient of the 2026 Motion Picture Association Industry Champion Award for his leadership in advancing film and television legislation that has helped position Kentucky as an attractive destination for productions.

Lexington activated Phase 1 of its Heat Plan on June 10 as heat index forecasts reach 95 degrees, offering free LexTran rides to cooling centers and opening multiple facilities to help vulnerable residents beat the heat.