Source: Lane Report (KY Business)

The Salvation Army celebrates National Donut Day on June 5, honoring the legacy of Donut Lassies who served soldiers during World War I. The organization distributes donuts to veterans and first responders in Danville, Frankfort, and Richmond as part of its ongoing mission to serve vulnerable communities.

Lexington police arrested Dairion Morgan, 33, on June 3 in connection with a March 29 shooting at the Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen’s Club that left one man injured.

Former Kentucky catcher Devin Burkes and pitcher Ryder Giles have joined the Wildcats’ baseball program staff as the team continues to build on its historic 2024 College World Series run under Coach Nick Mingione.

The Kentucky Board of Education posthumously awarded the 2026 David Karem Award for Excellence in Education Policy to former superintendent Tom Shelton during its June 4 meeting, honoring his lifetime of advocacy for equitable school funding and education policy reform.

Wilson & Muir Bank & Trust Company hired Adam Brogdon as a loan officer at its St. Matthews office. Brogdon brings experience in commercial lending and relationship banking to the Kentucky-based community bank.

Lexington will host a week-long Juneteenth celebration from June 14-21, with commemorative flags and banners placed throughout the city, according to Mayor Linda Gorton. The federal holiday honors the end of slavery in the United States.

Nine Kentucky educators have been named 2027 Teacher Achievement Award winners and will compete for the Kentucky Teacher of the Year honor, with a recognition ceremony scheduled for Sept. 9 in Frankfort.

Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher has launched KDE Inbox, a new video series responding to public questions about education policy. Kentuckians can submit questions to [email protected].

Covington’s proposed $84 million Fiscal Year 2027 budget allocates significant resources to infrastructure, public safety, and community development while riding a wave of increased tax revenues.