Source: LexTran

LexTran is implementing temporary bus route detours during UK’s fall 2026 student move-in event from August 16-19, affecting Routes 3, 14 White, 14 Blue, and 16.

Lexington residents are debating power grid reliability amid severe storms that have caused repeated outages; discussing whether this summer’s weather is unusually severe; and reacting to the arrest of an 18-year-old in connection with the Charles Young Park shooting that killed a 16-year-old and injured four others.

Residents discuss a mass shooting at Charles Young Park that killed one and injured four, debate Flock camera surveillance expansion, celebrate the Woodland Art Fair’s 50th anniversary, and highlight popular local dining spots.

Kentucky football coach Will Stein called his team’s first fall scrimmage ‘sloppy’ but expressed confidence that the Wildcats have three weeks to improve before their September 5 season opener against Youngstown State.

Lexington residents today debated Compliant Technologies’ ICE shock glove contract, Superintendent Liggins’ retirement amid financial turmoil, South Limestone restaurant closures tied to student housing, and local law enforcement raids.

Notre Dame transfer Morgan Gaerte is stepping into a key role for Kentucky volleyball after Eva Hudson’s departure, bringing All-ACC credentials and a willingness to move to right side for the Wildcats’ pursuit of a 10th consecutive SEC title.

Sofia Ceccarello, a decorated UK rifle standout with nine first-team All-America honors, joins the UK coaching staff as a graduate assistant coach for the 2026-27 season.

Community members discuss vaccine hesitancy in Kentucky parenting groups, jury postponement options, bridge art proposals, hospital prepayment disputes, and birthing experiences.

The Lexington Planning Commission will discuss the Winchester Road Corridor Study update and consider two zoning ordinance amendments at a work session on August 20, with no votes expected at the preliminary meeting.