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UK’s Quaintance makes NBA history as Pope’s first lottery pick
Jayden Quaintance became the highest draft pick under Kentucky coach Mark Pope when the San Antonio Spurs selected him 20th overall on June 23, making him Pope’s first first-round selection in his tenure as Wildcats coach.
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UK’s Quaintance drafted by Spurs despite knee injuries
Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance was selected 20th overall by the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA Draft on Tuesday, becoming the first Wildcat chosen despite playing in only four games this season due to a lingering knee injury.
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Hopkins County humane society eyes larger facility after tornado damage
The Hopkins County Humane Society is rebuilding with plans for a larger facility after tornadoes damaged its shelter in May 2024. A $50,000 grant from Humane World for Animals is helping fund the new $2 million shelter, which will house over 100 dogs.
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Overnight closures planned for Leestown Road under New Circle
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will temporarily close both directions of Leestown Road under New Circle Road on Thursday night, June 25, from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. Friday to allow bridge construction.
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House Democrats Urge Osborne to Restore Lee Specialty Clinic Funding
Kentucky House Democrats urged Speaker David Osborne to redirect $14 million in Capitol Annex renovation funds to preserve Lee Specialty Clinic operations, which faces closure due to state budget cuts that could affect more than 1,000 patients with developmental disabilities.
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FCPS approves higher audit costs amid budget revisions
Fayette County Public Schools has agreed to pay higher fees to an independent audit firm reviewing the district’s finances for the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years.
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Target opens first Frankfort store with 198 new jobs
Target will open its first Frankfort store in July at The Paddocks development, creating nearly 200 jobs and serving as the company’s 15th Kentucky location. The 128,851-square-foot store will be the company’s first “Food Forward” location in the district, offering expanded grocery options.
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Lexington urges residents to report flood damage following Monday downpour
Mayor Linda Gorton has urged Lexington residents to report flood damage to 311 following heavy rain that dropped 2.5 to 3 inches in less than 90 minutes on June 22, triggering multiple rescues and road closures.
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City urges residents to document, report June 23 flood damage
Mayor Linda Gorton urged Lexington residents Monday to report flood damage to 3-1-1 and document losses after intense rainfall caused widespread flash flooding across the city, including multiple emergency rescues.
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Beshear Blasts Budget Cuts as ‘Avoidable’ in Latest Attack on Legislature
Governor Beshear published an opinion piece criticizing the Republican-controlled General Assembly’s budget as containing “senseless and avoidable” cuts to social services, foster care and Medicaid that are harming vulnerable Kentuckians.