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House Democrats Urge Osborne to Restore Lee Specialty Clinic Funding
Kentucky House Democrats urged Speaker David Osborne to redirect $14 million in Capitol Annex renovation funds to preserve Lee Specialty Clinic operations, which faces closure due to state budget cuts that could affect more than 1,000 patients with developmental disabilities.
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FCPS approves higher audit costs amid budget revisions
Fayette County Public Schools has agreed to pay higher fees to an independent audit firm reviewing the district’s finances for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years.
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Target opens first Frankfort store with 198 new jobs
Target will open its first Frankfort store in July at The Paddocks development, creating nearly 200 jobs and serving as the company’s 15th Kentucky location. The 128,851-square-foot store will be the company’s first “Food Forward” location in the district, offering expanded grocery options.
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Lexington urges residents to report flood damage following Monday downpour
Mayor Linda Gorton has urged Lexington residents to report flood damage to 311 following heavy rain that dropped 2.5 to 3 inches in less than 90 minutes on June 22, triggering multiple rescues and road closures.
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City urges residents to document, report June 23 flood damage
Mayor Linda Gorton urged Lexington residents Monday to report flood damage to 3-1-1 and document losses after intense rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across the city, including multiple emergency rescues.
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Beshear Blasts Budget Cuts as ‘Avoidable’ in Latest Attack on Legislature
Governor Beshear published an opinion piece criticizing the Republican-controlled General Assembly’s budget as containing “senseless and avoidable” cuts to social services, foster care and Medicaid that are harming vulnerable Kentuckians.
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FCPS Holds Inaugural Athletic Summit to Unite Coaches, Directors
Fayette County Public Schools held its inaugural Athletic Summit on June 23 with about 250 coaches and athletic directors, featuring Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman as keynote speaker urging educators to believe in their students’ potential.
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Council set to consider jail healthcare contract, community projects
The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to discuss multiple proposals at its June 23 work session, including a $11.8 million inmate healthcare agreement and a tech internship pilot program, though no votes are expected at the preliminary meeting.
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Court rules that London mayor can’t seek office because he lives outside of city limits
A Laurel County judge has ruled that embattled London Mayor Randall Weddle is ineligible to be a candidate in the town’s upcoming mayoral election.
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Toyota Launches RAV4 Hybrid Production in Georgetown, Eyes New Paint Facility
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky began production of the all-new RAV4 Hybrid and broke ground on a $922 million advanced paint facility as part of $2 billion in recent investments. The Georgetown plant, which employs nearly 10,000 workers, will also launch the Highlander Battery Electric Vehicle in September 2026.