Source: Kentucky Lantern

Rocky Adkins, a former Democratic leader in the Kentucky House and senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear from Eastern Kentucky, is officially running for governor.  His campaign issued a press release Tuesday morning and released a video on social media. It opens with boxers fighting in a ring and then moves to Adkins speaking…

LexTran warned riders on July 21 to expect possible service delays and route disruptions as severe thunderstorms threaten the Lexington region, urging passengers to monitor real-time bus locations and seek shelter if needed.

Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, announced Tuesday that he is entering the 2027 Kentucky gubernatorial race, marking a major entry into the Democratic primary.

On r/Lexington, residents debate 7Brew’s rapid expansion, celebrate rare Ale-8-One flavors, swap daycare pricing, and question the city’s Flock camera transparency.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes early Thursday morning, July 23, in the 40505 zip code after a trap caught a large number of the insects near Johnsdale Drive.

Kentucky is under alert for a significant severe weather outbreak featuring damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. Residents are urged to prepare and monitor weather conditions closely.

Mayor Linda Gorton warned Lexington residents to prepare for severe weather Tuesday, with a Level 3-of-5 risk for numerous severe thunderstorms. City departments have been placed on standby to respond to potential power outages, downed trees and traffic disruptions.

The Fayette County Board of Education has approved a contract giving additional pay to Acting Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford as he leads the district.

Renee Shaw, a decorated journalist and longtime host on Kentucky Education Television, is retiring from the public broadcaster. Shaw has been a familiar face on KET for years, hosting programs and bringing journalism expertise to the station’s coverage.

Fayette County Public Schools will pilot a new local accountability model in 2026-27 that emphasizes community priorities and student growth beyond standardized testing, with five key framework areas developed with business and community input.