Source: KYTC District 7 Press Releases

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will reduce US-68 to one lane in Mercer County from June 8-12 for drainage work, with temporary signals in place during daily work from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To locate recovery services in Kentucky, visit https://findhelpnow.org/ky. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 988. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration has a 24/7 helpline for people in need of mental health or substance use support: 1-800-662-4357.  Tim Robinson, former chief executive officer of Addiction Recovery Care, was indicted in federal court on…

The federal government will spend $700 million on building or refurbishing coal power infrastructure across the country in a boost to “clean, beautiful coal,” President Donald Trump said Thursday in the Oval Office. Trump said he was invoking the Cold War-era Defense Production Act, which gives the president authority over domestic industry, to save…

The Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day on June 5, honoring the legacy of Donut Lassies who served soldiers during World War I. The organization distributes donuts to veterans and first responders in Danville, Frankfort, and Richmond as part of its ongoing mission to serve vulnerable communities.

Lexington police arrested Dairion Morgan, 33, on June 3 in connection with a March 29 shooting at the Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club that left one man injured.

Former Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes and pitcher Ryder Giles have joined the Wildcats’ baseball program staff as the team continues to build on its historic 2024 College World Series run under Coach Nick Mingione.

The Kentucky Board of Education posthumously awarded the 2026 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy to former superintendent Tom Shelton during its June 4 meeting, honoring his lifetime of advocacy for equitable school funding and education policy reform.

Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company hired Adam Brogdon as a loan officer at its St. Matthews office. Brogdon brings experience in commercial lending and relationship banking to the Kentucky-based community bank.

Lexington will host a week-long Juneteenth celebration from June 14-21, with commemorative flags and banners placed throughout the city, according to Mayor Linda Gorton. The federal holiday honors the end of slavery in the United States.