Source: Kentucky Lantern

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to Lexington on Wednesday to announce his office is firing a Kentucky organ donation organization accused of pursuing critically ill patients for their organs. Kennedy said the decision to decertify the nonprofit was reached after numerous reviews. “Federal reviewers found serious deficiencies in…

Lexington’s Social Services & Public Safety Committee will consider a drag racing ordinance and expansion of A Caring Place, a senior care initiative using the village model, at its Tuesday meeting.

Kentucky has confirmed at least 620 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection typically spread through contaminated food or water. State health officials are investigating the outbreak source and urging residents to practice careful food safety measures.

Business leaders in Lexington have created the Classroom Essentials Fund to give each FCPS teacher $125 for classroom supplies, responding to the district’s severe budget crisis.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane on inbound Paris Pike (U.S. 27/68) between Iron Works Pike and Johnston Road on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tree cleanup operations.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet postponed a scheduled daytime right lane closure on U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Fayette County for tree trimming operations, with updated scheduling information to be provided later.

A new community fund backed by local businesses provides Fayette County teachers with $125 each to purchase school supplies amid district budget cuts.

The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking applications for the 2026-2027 class of GoTeachKY Ambassadors, which serve as recruiters and advocates for the teaching profession in Kentucky. Applications close September 30.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced during a University of Kentucky visit that the federal government is decertifying Network for Hope, a Kentucky-based organ procurement organization.

Kentucky volleyball is preparing for another championship run after finishing last season as the NCAA runner-up, with nearly every player returning and four Wildcats on the national player of the year watch list.