Source: Lane Report (KY Business)

The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will honor four alumni from its leadership programs during an Aug. 27 awards luncheon in Erlanger, recognizing their contributions to the region.

A University of Kentucky researcher led a study revealing dozens of hidden star clusters buried in cosmic dust within nearby galaxies, advancing understanding of how stars form and galaxies evolve.

The Planning Commission reviewed the first draft of Lexington’s Downtown Area Master Plan, developed with input from over 2,200 community members. The plan proposes growth strategies including 450-900 new housing units, improved retail and hospitality options, expanded green space, and better transportation connections.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council held confirmation hearings on June 18 for three Board of Adjustment reappointments and one Ethics Commission appointment, with retired UK music director Harry Clark emphasizing his administrative experience and support for the city’s updated short-term rental ordinance.

The Lexington Urban County Council advanced three charter amendments to the November ballot, including proposals to cap council member salaries at $59,987, establish regular charter reviews, and create public attendance standards.

The Greater Louisville housing market saw inventory surge 40% in May with 4,052 homes available for sale, while closed sales jumped 14.6% year-over-year despite modest increases in price appreciation and longer time on market.

Lexington’s Division of Water Quality is accepting applications through July 24 for Stormwater Quality Incentive Grants to fund infrastructure projects that improve water quality and reduce runoff in Fayette County.

EverPeak Insurance has launched workers’ compensation coverage in Kentucky, backed by Pinnacol Assurance’s century-plus of expertise, expanding its 18-state footprint and enabling brokers to write multistate policies through the Attune platform.

A new study from Clever Real Estate finds that new construction homes in Lexington cost nearly $183,000 more than existing homes, a 58% premium that far exceeds the national average of $52,565. New construction represents 12% of local home sales.

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides vital grocery help to over half a million Kentuckians, including many children, older adults and Kentuckians with disabilities – all while supporting local economies, farmers and workers. But new data from Kentucky’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services shows that tens of thousands of them have lost…