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Kentuckians should speak out against political funding of scientific research
New rules would change how federal research dollars are awarded.
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Keeneland Library honored with prestigious award from Kentucky Historical Society
Keeneland Library in Lexington has received the prestigious Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence from the Kentucky Historical Society for its work preserving and promoting Thoroughbred racing heritage. The award recognizes the library’s record-setting outreach that reached nearly 200,000 people from around the world.
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Amoore sisters reunite as Jemma signs with UK women’s basketball
Kentucky women’s basketball signed transfer guard Jemma Amoore, the younger sister of former UK standout Georgia Amoore, as a junior for the 2026-27 season.
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Transylvania Trustee Gene Vance Named for Leadership Support
Palmer Gene Vance II, a 1987 Transylvania University graduate and prominent Lexington attorney, has been recognized for decades of leadership and philanthropic support to the university. Vance chairs the school’s Academic Affairs Committee and serves on its Executive Committee while maintaining a prominent role in the American Bar Association and Legal Aid of the…
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Lexington activates heat plan as index hits 95 degrees
Lexington activated Phase One of its Heat Plan June 10-11 as heat index reaches 95 degrees, deploying free transit to cooling centers, opening community facilities, and urging vulnerable residents to seek shelter.
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Liggins’ Exit, Flooding Warnings, and Apartment Plans Dominate r/Lexington
Superintendent Liggins resigns amid financial crisis facing FCPS; residents debate student housing after developer abandons 7-story UK project; heavy rain and flooding alerts prompt traffic caution; beloved Thai restaurant Nat’s closes.
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Graham Platner secures Democratic nomination in U.S. Senate race
Graham Platner will face U.S. Sen. Susan Collins in the fall.
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Kentucky’s two largest cities take action to address concerns over hyperscale data centers
Lexington and Louisville have begun the process to control or ban hyperscale data centers.
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Proposed Woodland Avenue development shelved after community pushback
A proposed retail and apartment complex at the corner of Woodland Avenue and East High Street in Lexington has been cancelled following community opposition.
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Beshear backs Dembo in 6th District congressional bid
Gov. Andy Beshear and other Kentucky Democratic leaders held a rally in Lexington to support Sixth District congressional candidate Zach Dembo, demonstrating party backing for his bid for the U.S. House seat.