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City launches new $90K tech internship pilot program
Lexington launched a $90,000 tech internship pilot program to connect students with local employers and boost technology job growth, with Mayor Gorton and two city council members backing the effort.
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Lexington launches tech internship pilot to grow local workforce
Lexington announced a new tech internship pilot program that will provide wage reimbursements to employers and connect students with local technology companies, anticipating funding for 30-40 internships with an initial investment of $90,000.
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Following weekend storms, Kentuckians must now watch for extreme heat
Following a round of severe thunderstorms across the state, Kentuckians are now being warned to watch out for high temperatures.
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UK seeks Well-Being Champions to promote employee wellness across university
The University of Kentucky is recruiting Well-Being Champions to promote employee wellness across campus, with applications accepted through July 10. The volunteer positions require two to four hours monthly and involve implementing well-being initiatives at the departmental level.
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UK signs major partnership with Compass Group on enterprise services
The University of Kentucky has finalized a major partnership with Compass Group, a global foodservice and support services company, to manage dining, facilities and healthcare operations across its enterprise. The $275 million investment includes meal plan price reductions for students and guarantees job protections for current UK employees.
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Beshear warns of dangerous heat as Kentucky recovers from deadly floods
Governor Andy Beshear warned Kentuckians of dangerously high temperatures with heat indexes expected to exceed 100 degrees while continuing response to weekend flooding that killed four people and prompted over 60 rescues across central Kentucky.
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UK Alumni Association names Holland as new president
The University of Kentucky Alumni Association has announced its 2026-27 board of officers, with Kelly Sullivan Holland taking over as president, joined by Quentin R. Tyler as president-elect, Chad D. Polk as treasurer and Jill H. Smith as secretary.
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As state bird for 100 years, cardinals are still important omens of our state’s health
A century ago, in 1926, Kentucky lawmakers adopted “the native redbird, commonly known as the Kentucky cardinal… [as] the official state bird of Kentucky (KRS 2.080).” In doing so, Kentucky pioneered environmental stewardship, becoming the first US state to formally adopt a state bird. While I write today to celebrate a century of the…
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Bankrupt Jail Healthcare Giant Left Louisville in Crisis, KyCIR Investigation Reveals
An investigation by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting reveals that YesCare, the now-bankrupt healthcare provider for Louisville’s jail, left medical staff without basic supplies and directed nurses to buy medications themselves while keeping it quiet. The company’s collapse prompted the jail to terminate its contract and seek a new provider.
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Construction begins on Mayde Road extension project in Madison County
Construction has begun on the Mayde Road extension project in Madison County, which will connect existing Mayde Road to Kentucky 1983. The project is expected to complete intersection work at KY 1983 next year.