Source: Public News Service – Kentucky

A report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy shows over 42,000 Kentuckians lost Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits since the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” took effect in July 2025, with an additional 114,000 at risk as the law’s work requirements expand.

This week, Councilmembers will get an update on what local enforcement efforts look like.

Gov. Beshear declared a statewide emergency after heavy rains inundated Kentucky, killing four people and requiring multiple water rescues across 18 local governments. Some areas received up to 8 inches of rain.

Lexington residents debated homelessness and charitable giving while other threads covered humor, privacy surveillance concerns, and regional flooding in Richmond.

Kentucky experienced a second straight year of declining serious crime in 2025, according to the annual Crime in Kentucky report released this week.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close one lane of New Circle Road eastbound between Leestown and Georgetown roads starting at 7 p.m. Monday to allow traffic to shift onto a newly constructed railroad bridge so replacement work can continue.

Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to widespread flooding on Saturday with more rain expected Saturday night. In social media posts, Beshear said at least one person had died in the floods and he expected more casualties. He asked that motorists stay off roadways after dark because of dangerous road conditions.…

Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to flash flooding across Kentucky, activating state resources and emergency response coordination.

Gov. Beshear declared a state of emergency Saturday as heavy rain and flash flooding swept across Kentucky, forcing rescues from vehicles and homes while warning drivers to stay off roadways after dark.

A dealership model-year dispute, FCPS superintendent and equity committee tensions over a board member’s resignation, and an unexplained cluster of police stops near Rupp Arena dominated today’s r/Lexington discussions.