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Transylvania sees shift in what college-bound students want
Rising high school seniors increasingly prioritize personal connection and mentorship over rankings alone when selecting colleges, a shift reflected in renewed attention to small liberal arts institutions like Transylvania University in Lexington.
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Rent Crisis Dominates r/Lexington as McConnell Health Sparks Senate Succession Debate
Today on r/Lexington, residents aired deep concerns about rent affordability amid stagnant wages, while also engaging in speculation and legal debate over what would happen if Senator McConnell’s hospitalization led to a Senate vacancy.
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Kentucky lawmakers examine school construction funding challenges
Kentucky lawmakers examined the state’s school construction funding system Wednesday, hearing concerns about rising costs that now average $440-$500 per square foot for new schools.
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Planning committee reviews 3 subdivision, development plans for July
The LFUCG Planning Commission’s Subdivision Committee has reviewed three development proposals — including the Glenmore Farm subdivision, Lane Allen Park residential development, and a Lexmark International building project — that are tentatively set for Planning Commission consideration on July 9.
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In historic shift, struggling Kentucky newspaper gets tax approval to become a nonprofit
Bob Rouse, 68, of Midway is a loyal reader of The Woodford Sun. The Versailles-based newspaper means a lot to him: With it, he has been able to keep up with hometown events like school board and other governmental actions, community activities, scores from games of the high school’s Yellowjackets, church milestones and obituaries.…
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Beshear’s instincts on data centers are good but his tools are few
Gov. Andy Beshear has a clear message on data centers: Not one penny of Kentuckians’ electric bills should rise because of them. Any data center that wants to locate in Kentucky must pay for 100% of its own energy, including any new generation it requires. Companies that can’t meet that standard, he says, aren’t…
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Lexington Council Agenda Focuses on Zoning Changes, Ethics Commission Reforms
The Lexington Urban County Council is scheduled to consider ethics commission reforms, zoning changes, and municipal contracts during its Thursday meeting.
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Supreme Court upholds state laws barring transgender athletes
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from school athletic teams, a decision Kentucky conservatives are calling a victory for fairness in sports.
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Legislators express concerns about Kentucky cannabis pricing, access
Kentucky legislators expressed concerns Thursday about medical cannabis pricing and access, with patients reporting sticker shock at dispensary prices compared to neighboring states. State officials attributed higher prices to Kentucky’s newer market but promised prices would drop as more growing facilities come online.
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US 25 resurfacing project in Madison County set to begin soon
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says a resurfacing project on U.S. 25 (Robert Martin Bypass) in Madison County will begin soon, with nightly lane closures planned between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project was delayed due to emergency flood recovery efforts in the region.