Source: KYTC District 7 Press Releases

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close Kentucky 1688 (Woodlake Road) in Scott County on Aug. 6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. for cross drain repairs. Alternate routes include Kentucky 3378 (Pea Ridge Road) and Kentucky 1262 (Jones Lane).

Kentucky lawmakers discussed potential regulations for autonomous delivery robots at a committee meeting Tuesday, with some legislators expressing concerns about safety and worker displacement despite DoorDash’s assurances about the technology.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has rescheduled overhead panel sign replacement on I-75 southbound in Fayette County to Thursday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., weather permitting, due to a contractor equipment issue. Intermittent lane closures will be in place between the Northern Split and Iron Works Pike exits.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has moved up emergency repairs on KY 1688 (Woodlake Road) in Scott County, closing the road immediately for cross drain work at mile point 0.3 near the Franklin County line.

Kentucky’s grade 4 reading and math scores improved significantly from 2022 to 2024 on national education assessments, outpacing national averages and drawing praise from state legislators for the effectiveness of literacy and numeracy initiatives.

The University of Kentucky will admit its first full class of artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree students this fall, establishing a new program in one of the nation’s fastest-growing academic fields.

The University of Kentucky’s Economic Development Collaborative will host a convening on Aug. 26 to facilitate partnerships between UK’s artificial intelligence research capabilities and Kentucky industry needs, featuring panels with university researchers and corporate leaders from companies like Lockheed Martin.

An independent audit released by Fayette County Public Schools details significant financial control failures and policy gaps spanning budget processes, travel expenses, and financial management, stemming from a $16 million shortfall initially disclosed in May 2025.

Veteran Lexington journalist Lanny Brannock has created a documentary about the 2006 Comair Flight 5191 crash near Bluegrass Airport, which killed 49 people, exploring aspects of the disaster that extend beyond the initial investigations.

The American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis, raising concerns about blood availability at Lexington-area hospitals. The organization is urging eligible donors to contribute to address critical shortages.