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FRANKFORT, Ky. — A lawsuit has been filed challenging Kentucky State University’s push to transform itself into a four-year polytechnic institution, according to reporting from WUKY 91.3 FM. The legal action represents the latest challenge to the comprehensive restructuring initiative at the historically Black university located in Frankfort. The planned transformation would reshape Kentucky…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — City officials are exploring the potential use of artificial intelligence to improve code enforcement operations, with a focus on pattern-tracking capabilities that could streamline municipal compliance efforts, according to reporting from WUKY 91.3 FM. Aaron Mudd, representing CivicLex, discussed the emerging technology’s applications during a recent conversation about the city’s regulatory…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Fayette County residents will have an opportunity to safely dispose of household chemicals this weekend during Lexington’s spring household hazardous waste collection event. The free collection runs from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike, with residents entering via Jimmie Campbell Drive. According to the City of…

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams will hold a ceremonial signing Tuesday for House Bill 4, the law that criminalizes the sexual grooming of minors in the state for the first time. Gov. Andy Beshear signed the bill into law on April 10, making Kentucky one of a growing number of…

State officials said Monday they will celebrate the ceremonial signing of two pro-gun measures that the Kentucky legislature overrode from gubernatorial vetoes in April. Representatives Savannah Maddox and TJ Roberts will join Secretary of State Michael Adams on Tuesday for the signing ceremony of House Bill 78 and House Bill 312 at his Frankfort…

By Ashley Murray, Kentucky Lantern · May 11, 2026 Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks as FBI Director Kash Patel and acting Assistant FBI Director for the Criminal Investigative Division Darren Cox listen at a press conference at the Department of Justice on April 27, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)…

By Jonathan Shorman, Kentucky Lantern · May 11, 2026 President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in December 2025. (Photo by Tom Brenner/Getty Images) As President Donald Trump tries to assert power over U.S. elections, he has raged on social media, cajoled Republican…

Kentucky’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is continuing its focus on teen and young adult health into May as part of a broader effort to improve the state’s lagging health rankings. Health Secretary Dr. Steven Stack said the initiative, which launched last fall and is now in its second year, will maintain its emphasis…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton announced plans to recognize members of the Lexington Police Department and representatives of the law enforcement community during a National Police Week ceremony at 3 p.m. Monday in the Government Center Lobby, according to a statement from the City of Lexington Mayor’s Office. The event comes as National…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Board of Adjustment is scheduled to meet Sunday to consider several zoning proposals, including a contested request from a powersports dealer to reduce distance requirements between similar businesses on East New Circle Road, according to the meeting agenda. The board will review four variance requests and two conditional use proposals.…