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Panhandlers, Surveillance, and Flooding Dominate Reddit Talk
Lexington residents debated homelessness and charitable giving while other threads covered humor, privacy surveillance concerns, and regional flooding in Richmond.
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Kentucky reports second consecutive year of serious crime decline
Kentucky experienced a second straight year of declining serious crime in 2025, according to the annual Crime in Kentucky report released this week.
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Lane closures planned Monday on New Circle Road for railroad bridge work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close one lane of New Circle Road eastbound between Leestown and Georgetown roads starting at 7 p.m. Monday to allow traffic to shift onto a newly constructed railroad bridge so replacement work can continue.
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Governor declares state of emergency due to widespread flooding across Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to widespread flooding on Saturday with more rain expected Saturday night. In social media posts, Beshear said at least one person had died in the floods and he expected more casualties. He asked that motorists stay off roadways after dark because of dangerous road conditions.…
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Beshear declares state of emergency as flooding sweeps Kentucky
Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding across Kentucky, activating state resources and emergency response coordination.
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Beshear declares state of emergency as severe flooding hits Kentucky
Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency Saturday as heavy rain and flash flooding swept across Kentucky, forcing rescues from vehicles and homes while warning drivers to stay off roadways after dark.
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Dealership Dispute, School Politics, and Traffic Stops on r/Lexington
A dealership model-year dispute, FCPS superintendent and equity committee tensions over a board member’s resignation, and an unexplained cluster of police stops near Rupp Arena dominated today’s r/Lexington discussions.
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Federal appeals court blocks EPA soot rule rollback
A federal appeals court rejected the EPA’s attempt to weaken tough standards on deadly soot pollution, striking down a rollback effort supported by Kentucky’s Attorney General.
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Bridge on Tates Creek Road closed due to flood damage
A bridge on Tates Creek Road in Madison County has been closed due to flood damage from heavy rains, with KY 1156 (Jacks Creek Road) recommended as an alternate route. The closure is among at least 12 state roads impacted by severe flooding across Kentucky.
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Kentucky earns highest special education determination for 17th year
Kentucky has earned the highest federal determination for special education implementation for the 17th consecutive year, joining only three other states in achieving this distinction.