Source: Kentucky Lantern

Not all jurisdictions requested an extension

Governor Beshear extended his emergency gas tax reduction to 33 Kentucky communities through June 30, though Lexington was not included after local leaders declined to request the extension. Gas prices are expected to rise 10 cents per gallon June 11 in areas that did not request continuation of the relief measure.

Keeneland Library received the Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence from the Kentucky Historical Society, recognizing its outstanding work preserving and sharing Thoroughbred racing heritage and reaching nearly 200,000 people globally in the past year.

Gov. Andy Beshear extended his emergency executive order reducing Kentucky’s gas tax by 10 cents for 33 cities and counties whose local officials requested the extension through June 30, while communities that declined to seek extensions will see gas prices rise starting June 11.

Morehead State University has earned its fifth consecutive College of Distinction award for the 2026–27 academic year, recognizing its commitment to student success, hands-on learning, and strong faculty-student relationships.

Lexington’s Solar Work Group is scheduled to discuss amendments to Article 31 of the city’s solar energy systems ordinance on June 9, continuing efforts to balance renewable energy goals with agricultural preservation.

Kentucky approved $750,000 in funding for the Floyd County Fiscal Court to develop the Allen Rail Site, a 125-acre property near Allen with rare flat land and railroad access designed to attract industrial investment and job creation.

Monster Self Storage opened its first Kentucky location at 15900 Shelbyville Road in Louisville on June 5, marking a milestone expansion for the company managed by Charleston-based Adams Property Group.

Commerce Lexington recognized 51 graduates from the 2025-26 Leadership Lexington program, the latest cohort in a nationally recognized initiative that has cultivated over 1,800 leaders since 1979.

Residents debate unmarked speed enforcement on New Circle, celebrate and scrutinize major retail developments near Citation Boulevard, and seek advice on housing disputes and community services.