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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, Wildfire Defense Grants, medical cannabis, and funding for Kentuckians impacted by flooding. First Lady Britainy Beshear joined the Governor to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The Governor named Kierstin Carroll, a hero at the commonwealth’s statewide addiction call center,…
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December 2025 Commencement student speaker applications now open
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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‘I am a UK Innovator’: College of Social Work’s Julie Cerel
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 23, 2025) — Innovation is a new way of thinking that can often lead to transformative breakthroughs. Research Communications partnered with UK Innovate to spotlight faculty innovators with pioneering ideas at the University of Kentucky. UK Innovate works collaboratively with innovators to strategically assess, protect and license early-stage technologies and co-create…
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Village Drive Double Homicide Investigation
UPDATE – 10/22/25: Investigation Update On October 20, 2025, around 10:50 am, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 1200 block of Village Drive for a reported shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located two male victims who had been shot. Both individuals were declared deceased at the scene. The Fayette…
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Operations scheduled for the Berea Bypass/KY 956 in Madison County
Berea Bypass/KY 956 in Madison County Repairs for bridge approaches LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled work for the Berea Bypass/KY 956 in Madison County. Repairs for a bridge approach will be in effect. Thursday, Oct. 30 – 8 p.m. until 12 a.m. (midnight) The Berea…
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Traffic pattern changes for Richmond, Madison County
Traffic pattern changes for Richmond, Madison County EKU Homecoming Events LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of traffic changes scheduled for Richmond, Madison County. Temporary adjustments will be necessary for Eastern Kentucky University’s Homecoming Events happening near campus October 24 and 25, 2025. The Richmond Police Department and…
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Operations scheduled for the Mt. Parkway/KY 9000 in Clark County
Mt. Parkway/KY 9000 in Clark County Rolling roadblocks will be utilized LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled work 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. Thursday, Oct. 30…
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Mayor dedicates new public artwork downtown
Mayor Linda Gorton today dedicated “A Common Thread,” a new public art sculpture commemorating the City’s 250th anniversary. “A Common Thread is a powerful illustration for this moment in Lexington’s history,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It’s a reflection of who we are, and what connects us. A Common Thread welcomes individuals as a symbol…
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Gov. Beshear: Weddington Plaza Shopping Center in Pike County To Be Restored With Nearly $6 Million Investment, Retaining 300 Kentucky Jobs
Shopping center sustained severe damage from February 2025 flooding FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 22, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced an economic development project in Coal Run as Weddington Plaza Partners LLC plans to invest nearly $6 million to restore and renovate the Weddington Shopping Center, which sustained heavy damage earlier this year…
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Health Services committee receives medical cannabis update
Health Services committee receives medical cannabis update October 22, 2025 The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services on Wednesday received an update on medical cannabis dispensaries in the commonwealth. Pictured is the Kentucky State Capitol. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Interim Joint Committee on Health Services on Wednesday received…