Source: Fayette County Public Schools

Bryan Station pitcher Karsyn Rockvoan has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year in softball after leading the Defenders to the 42nd District title and 11th Region runner-up finish with 301 strikeouts and a 2.18 ERA.

Henry Clay senior pitcher JT Ritchie has been named the 2026 All-City Player of the Year after leading the Blue Devils to the 42nd District championship, posting a 6-1 record with a 1.65 ERA while also contributing significantly as a hitter.

Mayor Linda Gorton outlined her campaign platform for a potential third term on WUKY radio, emphasizing her primary election victory and highlighting initiatives to address homelessness, improve public safety, and construct a new city hall.

The days of ground beef and chicken legs are long gone at the Ritenour Co-Care Food Pantry just outside of St. Louis. The nonprofit has swapped out those staple proteins for cheaper ground chicken and hot dogs as it faces higher food costs and surging demand. “We have to adapt just like everybody else,”…

Traffic safety complaints dominate r/Lexington today alongside strong community opposition to data center expansion, while lighter discussions touch on firefly season and dining alternatives.

Dr. Bill Bradford, newly appointed interim superintendent of Fayette County Public Schools, vowed transparency and earned trust while pledging to prioritize students, support school staff, and maintain stability during the district’s leadership transition.

The Board of Architectural Review will consider 35 projects spanning nine historic districts on June 17, including staff approvals for routine maintenance and certificates of appropriateness for more substantial work.

Commerce Lexington Inc. celebrated the graduation of 51 new leaders from its 2025-26 Leadership Lexington program on June 4, marking another class in the prestigious 47-year-old leadership development initiative.

Social Security Trust Funds will run out of money by 2034 unless Congress acts, threatening benefits for over 1 million Kentuckians who received $20 billion in payments in 2023.

Interstate 64 westbound lanes in Fayette, Scott and Woodford counties will reopen by 6 a.m. on June 18, with daytime traffic remaining clear until nighttime resurfacing operations resume June 21.