Source: Keeneland

Keeneland Library in Lexington has received the prestigious Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence from the Kentucky Historical Society for its work preserving and promoting Thoroughbred racing heritage. The award recognizes the library’s record-setting outreach that reached nearly 200,000 people from around the world.

Kentucky women’s basketball signed transfer guard Jemma Amoore, the younger sister of former UK standout Georgia Amoore, as a junior for the 2026-27 season.

Palmer Gene Vance II, a 1987 Transylvania University graduate and prominent Lexington attorney, has been recognized for decades of leadership and philanthropic support to the university. Vance chairs the school’s Academic Affairs Committee and serves on its Executive Committee while maintaining a prominent role in the American Bar Association and Legal Aid of the…

Lexington activated Phase One of its Heat Plan June 10-11 as heat index reaches 95 degrees, deploying free transit to cooling centers, opening community facilities, and urging vulnerable residents to seek shelter.

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Graham Platner will face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.

Lexington and Louisville have begun the process to control or ban hyperscale data centers.

A proposed retail and apartment complex at the corner of Woodland Avenue and East High Street in Lexington has been cancelled following community opposition.

Gov. Andy Beshear and other Kentucky Democratic leaders held a rally in Lexington to support Sixth District congressional candidate Zach Dembo, demonstrating party backing for his bid for the U.S. House seat.

Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has resigned amid renewed financial challenges in the district, according to WUKY 91.3 FM.