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Commentary: As Farm Bill Stalls, New Legislation Emerges Tackling Unfair Markets in Agriculture
Last week, the Senate Agriculture Committee failed to approve a new Farm Bill. The new bill is now three years overdue and effectively paralyzed, even as farmers face rising costs, growing debt, climate disruptions and market losses. Cutting through the Farm Bill quagmire are a series of exciting new bills that directly address excess…
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Whitesburg mosaic transforms broken treasures into community healing
A new public mosaic in Whitesburg, Kentucky incorporates broken treasures and personal mementos donated by community members, commemorating the July 2022 flood while celebrating the region’s natural beauty.
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No. 4 Pitt Ends UK Volleyball’s Undefeated Start With Four-Set Win
No. 4 Pittsburgh defeated No. 3 Kentucky 3-1 in the AVCA First Serve event, handing the Wildcats their first loss of the season. Kentucky will return home to host the Bluegrass Battle at Historic Memorial Coliseum beginning August 28.
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Lexington Government Center reopens after plumbing emergency
The Lexington Government Center at 200 E. Main St. will reopen at 8 a.m. Monday after a plumbing emergency forced early closure Friday. Repairs were completed over the weekend.
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Lexington parks, facilities need thousands of accessibility fixes. How should city address the backlog?
An assessment found roughly 19,430 accessibility barriers across 188 city sites, but for practical reasons, the city can’t address them all at once. It’s considering a phased approach to retrofits.
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Kentucky soccer hosts Louisville in Battle of the Bluegrass
Kentucky men’s soccer hosts Louisville in the Battle of the Bluegrass on Monday night at the Bell Soccer Complex, with the Wildcats seeking their first win of the season.
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Missing Person Search at Richmond Road Reservoir, Congressional Politics, and Nostalgia for Thoroughblades
r/Lexington residents today discussed an active emergency rescue operation at a Richmond Road reservoir, debated the Republican congressional nominee’s funding and positions, shared experiences of loneliness and friendship-building, and reminisced about the city’s defunct Thoroughblades hockey team.
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TOPS Magazine wins Commerce Lexington’s Small Business of the Year award
TOPS Magazine has been named Commerce Lexington’s 2026 Small Business of the Year, receiving the award during the organization’s annual Salute to Small Business Awards Luncheon on Aug. 14.
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Faith leaders, city officials explore housing solutions at Woodland workshop
Faith leaders and community officials explored how Lexington churches can help address the city’s critical 22,000-unit housing shortage during a workshop at Woodland Christian Church, which has already converted property into 38 affordable senior units.
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Leadership Central Kentucky selects newest class for 2026-27 program
Leadership Central Kentucky has selected its newest class of regional leaders for the 2026-27 program, marking the organization’s 25th year. The selected participants will begin with an orientation retreat on August 18-19 in Madison County.