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This Week at the State Capitol
This Week at the State Capitol January 23, 2026 Bills on concealed carry, education, health care and human trafficking all made headway during the third week of the 2026 legislative session in Frankfort. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — Though short, the third week of the 2026 legislative session had all…
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Sewer construction coming to Tates Creek Road
Lexington’s Division of Water Quality is preparing to undertake another sanitary sewer project in the Tates Creek Road and Gainesway area. The Merrick trunk project will replace 7,200 feet of sanitary sewer pipe along Tates Creek Road from Armstrong Mill to Dove Run Road. “This project will start at the greenspace near Armstrong Mill…
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Mayor declares State of Emergency ahead of winter storm
Mayor Linda Gorton today declared a State of Emergency ahead of a significant winter storm, allowing the City to mobilize personnel and resources as potentially hazardous weather moves into the Bluegrass. “This emergency declaration will allow us to take the necessary steps to help our residents handle the weather we are expecting,” Gorton said. Gorton…
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KYTC District 7 personnel worked overnight treating routes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 23, 2026) – KYTC District 7 forces worked overnight treating state routes. Weather conditions are monitored closely by the District 7 office. Crews continue to patrol and spot treat today. The following measures can assist with keeping motorists safe and prepared: Place yourself in emergency mode. Pay attention to weather advisories — weather…
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House bill seeks to add more sexual assault nurses to hospitals
House bill seeks to add more sexual assault nurses to hospitals January 22, 2026 Rep. Rebecca Raymer, R-Morgantown, told the House Health Services Committee on Thursday that House Bill 134 seeks to ensure every Kentucky hospital has a sexual assault nurse examiner on staff while Kentucky nurse Melissa Gilpin looks on. A high-res version…
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Gov. Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm System
Governor activates emergency response, price gouging laws to protect Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of a severe winter storm system set to affect much of the commonwealth. The storm, expected to begin overnight Friday, may contain heavy snow with significant accumulations, sleet,…
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City makes preparations ahead of winter storm
Mayor Linda Gorton today outlined the city’s preparations for a winter storm forecasters say will pile up snow in Lexington this weekend, while also encouraging residents to help the city by planning ahead. “If the forecast is accurate, this is a significant weather event, and we will need the assistance of every resident,” Gorton…
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Markey study finds targeted radiation therapy can be safely combined with chemotherapy
UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky. But it is so much more. It is more than 10,000 dedicated health care professionals committed to providing advanced subspecialty care for the most critically injured and ill patients from the Commonwealth and beyond. It also is the home of the state’s…
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UK, DOE evaluating seismic hazards at Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research (CAER), Kentucky Research Consortium for Energy and Environment and UK College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to characterize past seismic activity and evaluate future seismic hazard…
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UK launches 4 transfer pathways to strengthen Kentucky’s manufacturing workforce
Video produced by UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the “thought bubble” in the same area LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 23. 2026) — The Stanley…