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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 13, 2026) — What does it mean to design with artificial intelligence without surrendering authorship, intuition or humanity?  That question anchored a recent architecture studio led by Jesse Voigt, instructor in the University of Kentucky College of Design. The course examined how emerging technologies are reshaping architectural practice, while reinforcing the fundamental roles of narrative, research and human judgment in design.  In this joint undergraduate…

LEXINGTON, Ky.- A Cincinnati, Ohio, man was convicted on Thursday by a federal jury in Lexington of possession with intent to distribute a fentanyl analogue and fentanyl. After 2 hours of deliberation following a two-day trial, the jury convicted 32-year-old Daquan Gatling of possession with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a fentanyl…

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington, Ky., man, Keith Lamont Stallworth, 41, was sentenced on Thursday by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell to 65 years in prison after previously being convicted of multiple firearms charges and pleading guilty to drug trafficking charges.  In August 2025, Stallworth was convicted of carrying and using a firearm during a…

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Lexington, Ky., man, Michael Smitha, 52, was sentenced on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell to 140 months for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and distribution of five grams or more of methamphetamine.  According to his plea agreement, in December 2023, law enforcement received information that Smitha was distributing quantities…

FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Georgetown, Ky., man, Jamon Ritter, 35, was sentenced on Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to 132 months for possession with intent to distribute 10 grams or more of fluorofentanyl, possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of…

Committee advances bill on high-acuity juvenile offenders February 12, 2026 Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, speaks on Senate Bill 125 before the Senate Judiciary Committee. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would establish a comprehensive framework for identifying and treating high-acuity youth in Kentucky’s juvenile justice system and create a…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear hosted the American Red Cross “Team Kentucky Saves Lives” blood drive to help address the national blood shortage. They encouraged all Kentuckians to sign up to donate at a blood drive near them by visiting Governor.ky.gov/GiveBlood. “When times feel…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, Pre-K for All, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, funding for local communities, Career and Technical Education Month, and funding to clean up open dump sites. The Governor named hockey player and Louisville native Chyna Taylor as this week’s Team…

Due to Presidents Day, there will be no City waste collection on Monday, Feb. 16. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pickup on Mondays will be served on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Put carts on the curb after 4 p.m. on Tuesday evening since trucks may come early in the morning. Curbside pickup on…

Lexington will host its seventh Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic on Thursday, February 19, giving residents a chance to remove barriers to employment, housing, education, and voting. The clinic will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the Davis Park Workforce Center, 501 De Roode St. “I am so proud of the positive impact our…