Source: FCPS Board of Education Meetings

The Fayette County Public Schools Board approved its 2026-27 budget with property tax rates designed to generate 4 percent more revenue, while Interim Superintendent Dr. Bradford outlined a financial recovery plan following an audit that revealed management concerns.

Ten former University of Kentucky Dance Team members will compete for professional NFL and NBA cheerleading squads in the 2026-27 season, with alumni representing six NFL teams and one NBA team.

Lexington residents today debated Gov. Beshear’s criticism of Senator McConnell’s three-month absence from the Senate over health issues, and mourned the loss of 12 Herald-Leader journalists—leaving just two reporters to cover city and state government.

Lexington marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a memorial vigil at UK, a morning ceremony at Phoenix Park, and the formal dedication of the Global War on Terror Memorial at Veterans Park, honoring those lost in the attacks and subsequent conflicts.

Lafayette blasted Lexington Christian 7-1 in boys soccer, while Henry Clay shutout Sayre 4-0. Lexington Christian’s volleyball team won 3-1 on the road, but Henry Clay volleyball fell 0-3 to Scott County.

Fayette County Public Schools unveiled a six-part leadership recovery plan Sept. 10, addressing financial, academic, and operational challenges under interim leadership following a damaging independent audit.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department postponed Thursday mosquito spraying due to rain, rescheduling treatment for Tuesday, September 15, as part of ongoing efforts responding to increased resident complaints.

Scott Caldwell has retired from Keeneland after 52 years, concluding a family legacy at the thoroughbred sales company that began with his father in 1957. His departure coincides with the start of the 83rd September Yearling Sale, featuring nearly 4,600 horses.

The LFUCG Technical Review Committee will consider five new subdivision and development proposals on September 23, including a Sayre Christian Village expansion and projects in multiple council districts.

McClatchy laid off 12 journalists at the Lexington Herald-Leader on Thursday, Sept. 10, including its city hall reporter, its health and politics reporter and its high school sports reporter. Kentucky Public Radio reported the cuts eliminated a majority of the newsroom’s positions and leave two reporters to cover city and state government. The layoffs…