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Phoenix Building to close due to power outage
he Phoenix Building, 101 E. Vine St., will close at 1 p.m. today due to an unexpected power outage. The building is currently operating on partial power and emergency lighting. Government offices include the Divisions of Planning, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, and the Property Valuation Administrator. Facilities management and a contracted electrical firm are…
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House passes firearm liability bill
House passes firearm liability bill March 17, 2026 Rep. T.J. Roberts, R-Burlington, speaks on House Bill 78 on the Kentucky House floor on Tuesday. The bill would prevent firearms manufacturers and sellers from facing certain lawsuits. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would prevent firearms manufacturers and sellers from…
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Bill to expel students who assault school staff advances
Bill to expel students who assault school staff advances March 18, 2026 Sen. Matt Nunn, R-Sadieville, explains Senate Bill 101 would require school boards to expel students who assault school staff during Wednesday’s House Primary and Secondary Education Committee meeting. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A Senate bill that calls on…
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London Woman Sentenced for Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Conspiracy Involving COVID Relief Loans
LONDON, Ky. – A London woman, Nicole Pennington, 50, was sentenced on Tuesday to 44 months by U.S. District Judge Claria Horn Boom for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering, arising out of a scheme to fraudulently obtain Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Paycheck Protection Program loans. In March 2020, in response to…
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Safety Improvements, Resurfacing to Begin on KY 52 in Madison County
Alternating lane closures expected during daytime work hours LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2026) —The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that two projects to make safety improvements on KY 52 (Irvine Road) and to resurface a portion of the state highway will begin Monday, March 23, in Madison County. KY 52 Safety Improvements and…
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Bill on pesticide labeling
Bill on pesticide labeling March 17, 2026 Rep. Ryan Bivens, R-Hodgenville, listens to discussion on Senate Bill 199 on the House floor Tuesday. The legislation would change legal duties related to pesticide labeling. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would clarify legal duties around warning labels on certain pesticides…
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House passes firearm liability bill
House passes firearm liability bill March 17, 2026 Rep. T.J. Roberts, R-Burlington, speaks on House Bill 78 on the Kentucky House floor on Tuesday. The bill would prevent firearms manufacturers and sellers from facing certain lawsuits. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would prevent firearms manufacturers and sellers from…
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One charged in W Sixth Street Shooting
One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in last night on W Sixth Street. On March 17, 2026, around 8:40 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of W Sixth St for a shooting with a victim. When they arrived, they located a male…
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Record crowd, standout talks mark GradResearch Live! 2025
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Graduate School welcomed a record-setting audience to GradResearch Live! this fall, marking the largest participation and attendance in the event’s history. Held Nov. 5 in the Esports Theater at The Cornerstone, the annual event featured short research presentations from graduate students representing programs across the…
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2026-27 Undergraduate Research Ambassador application now open
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2026) — Applications are being accepted for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.…