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Gov. Beshear: Kinemetrix Cuts Ribbon on New $4 Million Expanded Manufacturing Operation in Lexington, Creating 12 Jobs
Project initiated in January 2024 will directly support EV assembly automation FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated another great Kentucky company on its continued growth as Kinemetrix, a leader in robotic automation and advanced manufacturing solutions, celebrated the ribbon-cutting on its newly expanded manufacturing operation in Lexington, a…
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Find food assistance, community support through FindHelpNowKY.org
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Kentuckians experiencing food insecurity can access immediate, local assistance through FindHelpNowKY.org, an online tool that helps users quickly locate food, housing and other community resources by ZIP code or city. Developed by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), FindHelpNow Kentucky was launched in 2018 as a statewide, near‑real‑time…
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OUR, UK Sustainability announce winners of research poster competition
Front row, from left, Katie Neglia, Katelyn Straw and Nikhil Kumar. Back row, from left, Seth Thompson, Rosbelly Rios and Odianosen Ewah. As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of…
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UK Pigman Engineering researchers awarded NSF grant to harness AI aimed at detecting calf illness
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Could artificial intelligence (AI) help dairy cattle farmers spot sickness in calves before it spreads and becomes deadly? Simone Silvestri, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Computer Science in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, is part of a research team that been awarded a grant…
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Overnight Lane Closure Scheduled for New Circle Road (KY 4) in Lexington Tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 29
Expect delays on New Circle Road eastbound between 7 p.m. – 7 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2025) – Construction for the New Circle Road (KY 4) Widening project in Lexington will require a temporary overnight lane closure on New Circle Road eastbound (inner loop) tonight, Wednesday, Oct. 29. The closure is necessary to set…
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Update – Operations to be rescheduled for the Berea Bypass/KY 956 in Madison County Repairs for bridge approac
Repairs for bridge approaches LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that the work will be rescheduled due to weather for the Berea Bypass/KY 956 in Madison County. Work will not take place on Thursday, Oct. 30 due to the weather. Thursday, Oct. 30 – 8 p.m. until 12 a.m.…
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Update – Operations to be rescheduled for the Mt. Parkway/KY 9000 in Clark County
Rolling roadblocks will be utilized LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that work will be rescheduled for the Mt. Parkway/KY 9000. Rolling roadblocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized for pothole repairs. The Kentucky State Police will be assisting with the work. Note: Operations will not take place on…
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New playground now open at Masterson Hills Park
Mayor, councilmembers, Parks & Recreation staff and neighborhood families cut a ribbon today to formally open a new playground at Masterson Hills Park. “Parks are opportunities for community connection. They are wonderful gathering spaces, places to meet your neighbors, enjoy activities, or take a leisurely walk,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “This new playground provides…
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10 students selected as 5-Minute Fast Track finalists
As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…
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UK’s SWAP series highlights research shaping Appalachia’s future
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies program is once again highlighting the research and creative scholarship of students and faculty through the annual Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress (SWAP) series. SWAP encourages collaboration across disciplines, fostering dialogue between researchers, students and community members. By…