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Kentucky tourism maintains strength despite national slowdown
Kentucky’s tourism industry is posting record numbers in 2025, bucking a national trend of declining international travel to the United States. The state’s continued strength demonstrates the enduring appeal of its attractions.
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‘What’s the alternative?’: US Sens. Cruz, Cantwell urge buy-in on college sports bill
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators promoted their legislation Wednesday to set national standards for college athletes’ compensation, calling the compromise bill the best available option. GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas and Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington state — the top members of the Senate committee with jurisdiction over the…
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UK Women’s Golf Adds Tennessee Player of Year Isabella Johnson
University of Kentucky women’s golf has signed transfer Isabella Johnson, the 2025 Tennessee Women’s Player of the Year from Middle Tennessee State, who will join the Wildcats as a junior for the 2026-27 season.
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City hosts virtual job fair for laid-off school employees
Lexington is hosting a virtual job fair on June 17 for Fayette County Public Schools employees affected by recent layoffs of 120 support positions.
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City relaunches Solarize Lexington solar panel discount program
The City of Lexington has relaunched the Solarize Lexington program, which offers homeowners and other property owners a 20 percent discount on solar panel installation through a partnership with Solar Energy Solutions. Interest forms are due by Oct. 2.
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Strong consumer spending lifts Kentucky revenue in May despite overall decline
Kentucky’s General Fund receipts fell 3.0 percent in May, but strong consumer spending—particularly in sales and use taxes—has put the state on pace to exceed its annual revenue estimate despite earlier predictions of a $156 million shortfall.
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City hosts job fair for laid-off school district employees
Lexington is hosting a virtual job fair June 17 for Fayette County Public Schools employees affected by the district’s elimination of 120 support positions.
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Solarize Lexington expands to six-county region with 20% discount
The City of Lexington relaunched its Solarize program offering residents a 20% discount on solar panel installations while expanding to five neighboring counties. Interested homeowners must submit forms by Oct. 2.
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Kentucky Nonprofit Network names Aimee Jewell director
The Kentucky Nonprofit Network has appointed Aimee Jewell, a nonprofit leader with more than a decade of experience, as Director of Learning and Capacity, where she will develop statewide training programs and leadership initiatives for nonprofit professionals.
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Shearer named interim principal of Bryan Station High School
Rebecca Shearer, a 28-year education veteran and current Academy Coach at Bryan Station High School, will serve as interim principal starting July 1. She succeeds Eric Hale, who departed after being named Kentucky’s 2024 Secondary Principal of the Year.