Source: Office of the Governor

Gov. Andy Beshear responded to U.S. Rep. Andy Barr’s Aug. 25 letter questioning the validity of claims that 35 Kentucky rural hospitals face closure, calling the congressman’s statements misleading and blaming Medicaid cuts for the financial pressures on rural healthcare.

Astemo Americas will invest $112 million to expand its Madison County operations, creating 114 new jobs and boosting production of hybrid electric-vehicle motors at its Berea facilities.

The Public Arts Commission approved $20,000 in funding for a stained-glass quilt garden featuring 11 sculptures at the Lexington Senior Center, with the project expected to take about three months to complete following artist procurement of specialty glass.

Lextran will operate on Sunday schedules Monday, September 7 for Labor Day, with limited customer service hours at the Transit Center.

Kentucky has opened the nomination window for the 2026-2027 Education Support Staff Professional Award, with top nominees eligible for consideration for the national RISE Award. Nominations close Oct. 9.

Third Street Stuff & Coffee has permanently closed following a leadership transition and labor dispute with unionized staff who had struck in May over working conditions and workplace decision-making.

A Fayette County highway has been named in honor of Jim Mahan, a longtime farmer and agricultural leader who served in prominent roles throughout Kentucky’s agriculture community.

Lafayette’s girls soccer team dominated Lexington Catholic 5-0 to headline a strong night for Lexington-area schools, with Paul Laurence Dunbar and Sayre combining for dominant road and home wins.

Despite winning a federal court ruling requiring bond hearings, many immigrants jailed in Kentucky remain imprisoned because immigration judges deny bond in nearly 80 percent of cases, leaving the court victory largely ineffective.

Sophomore Cole Stockard led Kentucky men’s golf with consecutive 1-under rounds as the Wildcats began their season at the Visit Knox Collegiate in Knoxville, positioning themselves in 17th after 36 holes.