
Henry Clay and Lexington Catholic dominated girls soccer with dominant victories, while Lafayette and Sayre each won in girls volleyball.

The Urban County Council is scheduled Thursday to consider a $9.74 million bond authorization and formally adopt a new Complete Streets Design Manual aimed at making Lexington roads safer for pedestrians, cyclists and transit users.

Morgan Gaerte is thriving in her new role on the right side for Kentucky volleyball, recording a season-high 17 kills and a career-high 11 digs in the Wildcats’ win over North Carolina.

No. 3 Kentucky defeated No. 18 North Carolina 3-0 Wednesday night in the Shriners Children’s Showdown at the Net ACC/SEC Challenge, with junior Morgan Gaerte recording 17 kills and 11 digs for her first double-double in a Kentucky uniform.

Molly Seifert, an English teacher at Beechwood High School in Fort Mitchell, has been named the 2027 Kentucky Teacher of the Year, receiving $10,000 and a six-month professional sabbatical opportunity.

At a meeting this week, Councilmembers had several questions for city Planning staff about proposed changes to Lexington’s zoning rules for data centers. What’s next?

Fayette County Public Schools has produced 51 semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, with Paul Laurence Dunbar contributing the largest number at 30 students.

Kentucky women’s golf finished eighth at the Folds of Honor Collegiate in Michigan, led by senior Cathryn Brown’s tied-for-ninth individual finish. The preseason 31st-ranked Wildcats will return home for their next tournament later this month in Lexington.

The University of Kentucky Wildcats announced their 2027 SEC softball schedule, featuring eight three-game conference series beginning in mid-March. The SEC tournament will move to Madison, Alabama for the first time as a permanent neutral site, moving away from rotating among conference campuses.

Solarize Lexington, a city program offering 20 percent discounts on solar panel installation, is accepting applications through Oct. 2. The program has expanded to five surrounding counties and will hold its final workshop Sept. 14.