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State lawmaker pushes Medicare coverage of blood-based Alzheimer’s tests
State Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser is urging Congress to expand Medicare coverage of blood-based Alzheimer’s tests to improve early detection and address rural Kentucky’s access gaps to dementia specialists.
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Kentucky’s voting registration deadline is approaching. Here’s what to know
There’s a few ways to register to vote before the October 5th deadline.
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Furniture, Safety, and Lab Work: Today’s Lexington Reddit Topics
Today on r/Lexington: residents clarify a billboard advertising Furniture Fair’s upcoming December opening, discuss pedestrian safety risks near UK campus, seek advice on a dog with severe separation anxiety, and trade tips on affordable blood work options beyond LabCorp.
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Lexington Catholic Extends Win Streak; Dunbar Dominates
Lexington Catholic extended its winning streak to 10 games with a 3-0 home shutout over Newport Central Catholic, while Paul Laurence Dunbar dominated Elizabethtown 6-0. Henry Clay fell 0-4 to top-ranked St. Xavier.
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KYTC to close U.S. 25 in Madison County for pavement work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close sections of U.S. 25 in Madison County from Oct. 5-7 for pavement saw-cutting work. Specific closures and detour routes will vary daily.
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Planning panel to review mixed-use housing projects on Tates Creek
The Planning Commission Subdivision Committee met October 1 to review development proposals, including a GDK Farm LLC project on Tates Creek Road that would create 29 residential units but faces environmental and infrastructure review issues.
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Lexington advances zoning changes to implement growth plan
Lexington’s Planning Commission Zoning Committee advanced proposed changes to zoning ordinances that would implement recommendations from the 2024 Urban Growth Master Plan using objective, measurable standards required by state law House Bill 443, which takes effect in July.
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Lexington launches Big Give food drive for holiday season
Mayor Linda Gorton is urging Lexington residents to support the Big Give food drive from October 15-November 30, a partnership with God’s Pantry Food Bank and local agencies aimed at helping families struggling with food insecurity.
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New Double Diamond Opens Monday; Residents Reflect on Downtown Demolition
Residents celebrate the opening of Lexington’s second double-diamond interchange at Leestown and New Circle roads on Monday, citing success of the earlier Harrodsburg intersection. Downtown block demolition near UK prompts nostalgia for past businesses and criticism of the property owner’s maintenance.
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Partners for Youth opens 2027 summer job program enrollment
Partners for Youth has opened enrollment for its 2027 Summer Youth Job Training Program, which will place up to 300 Lexington high school students in paid summer jobs at local businesses.