Source: Melissa Patrick

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News A second case of measles was confirmed in Jessamine County, both in unvaccinated residents younger than 5 years old, according to state and local health officials. This is the second case of measles reported in Kentucky in 2026, and these are the first confirmed measles cases in Kentucky residents…

Lexington city offices that are not involved in winter weather response will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27. “Bitter cold temperatures continue, slowing our recovery from this storm,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Lexington residents continue to help by staying off the streets. They have made a huge difference, keeping our streets safer. City employees also…

By Dr. Erin Wolf HorrellUniversity of Kentucky Since the early 1990s, there has been an increase in colorectal cancer among individuals under age 50 across the U.S. and throughout the world — a trend that has raised concerns across the medical community. Environmental changes since the 1950s, including increased consumption of processed foods and sedentary lifestyles, may have contributed to this increase, although researchers don’t yet…

Power outages have fallen to below 48,000; Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay off roads as crews continue working throughout the day FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out of Kentucky, but Gov.…

This story was produced as part of a joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship for Rural-Urban Issues between CivicLex and Next City. Two myths tend to shape how people talk about Kentucky and climate change. One is that the state is a “climate haven,” insulated from the worst effects of global warming. The other is that Kentuckians…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) — Students: have you checked out Alumni Gym or the Johnson Center lately? Many students don’t realize just how much Campus Recreation, housed within the Office for Student Success, has to offer. Beyond open gym access, Campus Recreation offers a range of opportunities to stay active, including group fitness…

At the University of Kentucky, students are at the center of all that we do. From the moment you become a Wildcat through graduation and beyond, the Office for Student Success is committed to supporting you. Comprised of five areas and 25 units, together, they have one vision — to help students live a life of…

Update: February 1, 2026On Tuesday, the Budget, Finance, and Economic Development Committee heard the Infrastructure Financing Plan presentation. The consulting team said the privilege fee approach would shift costs away from LFUCG’s budget and cost developers 30% less than if the government built the infrastructure. However, ongoing operations and maintenance costs remain unresolved, with…

The Lexington Forum and the city are postponing Mayor Linda Gorton’s State of the City-County Address due to the weather. The speech is now planned for Thursday, Jan. 29, at Central Bank Center, pending any additional weather concerns. Doors open at 11 a.m. Program begins at 11:30 a.m.

City crews, working alongside staff from Water Quality and contractors, are actively clearing roadways, focusing on keeping major routes passable per the City’s snow plan. Residents are urged not to park along streets and major roads to allow crews to clear routes effectively. City offices for employees not involved in winter weather response will…