Source: Fayette County Public Schools

Fayette County Public Schools students participated in an equine art masterclass at Mill Ridge Farm with professional artist Jaime Corum, with their work to be exhibited at Keeneland’s Sporting Art Auction in November as part of an effort to establish an Equine Arts Scholarship Fund.

Starbucks has commenced construction at Russell Centre in Russell, Kentucky, marking another milestone for the retail development anchored by Kroger and Lowe’s Home Improvement.

Nearly 80% of Kentucky counties saw unemployment rise in the year ending May 2026, reflecting deepening labor market challenges across much of the state.

Mayor Linda Gorton announced a partnership with FOX 56 News and the Kentucky Theatre to host a free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch party at the downtown theater on Main Street.

Lexington Parks & Recreation is promoting Fourth of July celebrations throughout the week as part of the America 250 bicentennial commemoration, with director Adrienne Thakur discussing the patriotic events available to residents.

Woodford County has the lowest unemployment rate in Kentucky at 3.7% for May 2026, while Martin County recorded the highest at 9.8%, according to data released by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.

Price Atkinson, a 1997 University of Kentucky journalism graduate, has built an international Olympic career, working as a press officer at the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and as a curling announcer at the 2026 Milano Cortina Games.

Mayor Linda Gorton and 4th District Councilmember Emma Curtis highlighted the city’s Home Modification Program, which helps older adults age safely in place, during a news conference at a Lexington residence on June 25.

Residents debate Superintendent Liggins’ legal threat to reveal confidential district information; the community celebrates progress on a pedestrian tunnel for the Legacy Trail; and frustration mounts over roadside littering.