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Lexington Philharmonic’s longtime maestro Dr. George Zack dies at 90
Dr. George Zack, the longtime conductor of the Lexington Philharmonic who led the orchestra for decades, has died at age 90. Zack was known for his collaborative conducting style and his dedication to classical music in Central Kentucky.
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At least 25 homicides in Kentucky’s annual domestic violence report for 2025
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15…
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2 Saint Joseph Hospitals in Lexington recognized for stroke and Type 2 diabetes care
Saint Joseph Hospital and Saint Joseph East have received the American Heart Association ’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for their commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely,…
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak in Kentucky: How to reduce your risk
Kentucky health officials are investigating a widespread outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness linked to ingesting food or water contaminated with the microscopic parasite cyclospora. The Kentucky Department for Public Health is…
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Water for Life Festival at Gatton Park Celebrates Community Resource
Lexington’s Division of Water Quality will host Water for Life on July 19 at Gatton Park, a free festival celebrating water as a community resource. The event coincides with the Kentucky-Tennessee Water Professionals Conference being held in Lexington.
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Beshear aide Rocky Adkins steps down, signals 2027 governor bid
Rocky Adkins, a senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, has resigned from the administration, positioning himself for a potential 2027 gubernatorial run.
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Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Late Senator Graham
Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all Kentucky state buildings lowered to half-staff through July 18 in honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at age 71.
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Public health student Hollie Hagan found her calling in rural Kentucky
Growing up in Grayson County, Hollie Hagan always knew she wanted to help people. She just wasn’t sure what that looked like. Like many students entering c ollege, Hagan originally envisioned a career in healthcare. She planned to study…
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New dashboard launched to track how Kentucky is spending its opioid settlement money
The Kentucky Attorney General’s Office has launched its long-awaited online dashboard that allows Kentuckians to see how opioid settlement funds are being spent. “ This is the first time we can accurately show what resources are coming into…
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Douglass Student Earns 7th-Place Finish at FBLA Nationals in Texas
Preston Wang of Frederick Douglass High School placed seventh in Sports & Entertainment Management at the FBLA National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, with classmate Jillian Downey earning finalist honors in Visual Design. The school’s FBLA chapter received Gold Champion Chapter recognition.