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Markey study addresses alcohol-cancer awareness gap
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 20, 2026) — Most people in the United States who drink alcohol do not know it raises their cancer risk. A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers found that educational messaging is effective at addressing this awareness gap and identified audiences most in need of tailored messaging.…
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Council hears ONE Lexington’s 2025 year-end report, plans for growth
During March 17th’s Social Services and Public Safety Committee, ONE Lexington updated Urban County Councilmembers on its work to reduce gun violence and plans for future growth. Currently within the Mayor’s Office, the youth gun violence prevention program is looking to establish its own place within local government for its long-term sustainability and success.…
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Ohio Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking
COVINGTON, Ky. – A Cincinnati man, Bryant Adams, 43, was sentenced on Thursday to 120 months by Chief U.S. District Judge David Bunning for possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to his plea agreement, law enforcement used a cooperating witness to purchase 55.9 grams of methamphetamine from Adams on…
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Provisional licenses for foreign doctors bill on the move
Provisional licenses for foreign doctors bill on the move March 19, 2026 Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, testifies Senate Bill 137 would create a pathway for foreign-trained doctors to practice medicine in Kentucky during Thursday’s House Health Services Committee meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would create a…
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UPDATED: Overnight Leestown Road Closures Rescheduled to March 23 and March 24 at New Circle Road
Expect detours for Leestown Road 10 p.m. – 5 a.m. each night; New Circle lane closures LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – Temporary overnight closures on Leestown Road (US 421) and lane closures on New Circle Road (KY 4) have been rescheduled to Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24. The closures will allow beams…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on Pre-K for All, the state budget, weather, a new health clinic in Mount Sterling, the Safe Teen Driving Challenge, the Earn and Learn Program and Team Kentucky’s Easter celebration. The Governor named the Kentucky State Parks Ranger Division as this week’s…
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One person charged for Danielle Lane shots fired incident
One person has been arrested and charged following a shots fired incident that occurred yesterday on Danielle Lane. On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, around 12:15 pm, officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Danielle Lane for a report of shots fired. When they arrived, they located shell casings in the roadway. Officers were…
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Former Pain Clinic Owner Sentenced for Conspiracy to Distribute Oxycodone and Methadone
LONDON, Ky. – A Chicago man, Ranjit Wahi, 78, was sentenced on Tuesday, to 29 months, by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom, for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone and methadone. According to his plea agreement, beginning in 2019 and continuing through November 18, 2022, Wahi conspired with others to dispense controlled substances, including oxycodone and…
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Senate committee advances school bus safety bill
Senate committee advances school bus safety bill March 19, 2026 Rep. David Hale, R-Wellington, speaks on House Bill 7 during Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — A Senate committee unanimously advanced a bill Thursday that would allow school districts…