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City cuts ribbon to reopen reimagined Phoenix Park
Phoenix Park lived up to its name today, rising like a mythical phoenix with new life. This afternoon, Mayor Linda Gorton, councilmembers, Lexington Parks & Recreation staff, donors, stakeholders, and families cut a ribbon to officially open the new, reimagined Phoenix Park. “We couldn’t be more excited to reopen this incredible park,” Gorton said.…
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During National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, Kentucky’s First Lady Recognizes Providers and the Success of Adult Education Services
Enrollment in Kentucky adult education and literacy programs surges 19% FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2025) – Today, First Lady Britainy Beshear recognized recent enrollment gains in Kentucky adult education programs and celebrated top-performing service providers during a National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week celebration in Frankfort. Enrollment in Kentucky’s adult education and family…
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Rapid Response Grants support community-focused projects
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 18, 2025) — The Sustainable Futures Design Lab, part of UK Innovate’s TRUST Hub, awarded Rapid Response grants to four projects. Each project received $13,500. The Sustainable Futures Design Lab was founded by Rebekah Radtke, an associate professor in the School of Interiors, and Jeff Fugate, an associate professor of extension in the School…
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Committee weighs action on illegal machine gun conversion devices
Committee weighs action on illegal machine gun conversion devices September 18, 2025 House Majority Whip Jason Nemes, R-Middletown, asks the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary to consider passing a state law that mirrors an existing federal ban on machine gun conversion devices. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — A Kentucky lawmaker…
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Clean-up operations scheduled for District 7
Sweeping work for debris removal on barrier walls and bridges LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of operations scheduled for District 7. Sweeping for debris clean-up along barrier walls and bridges will be in effect. The traveling public should expect delays for the locations with planned work. Friday,…
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Operations scheduled for Interstate 75 in Madison County
Rolling roadblocks will be utilized LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled work for Interstate 75. Operations will include maintenance around interstate panel and road signs. Rolling roadblocks (a mobile operation) will be utilized for the work. Temporary delays for traffic during the operations could be approximately 15-20…
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Overnight Closure Scheduled for Paris Pike (US 68) in Lexington Thursday, Sept. 18
Delays possible on Paris Pike Midnight – 5 a.m. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) – Construction for the I-75 widening project from Paris Pike (US 68) to the Southern Split in Lexington will require a temporary overnight closure of Paris Pike in both directions on Thursday, Sept. 18. Motorists should use I-75 as a detour route…
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Closure scheduled for Austerlitz Road/KY 57 in Bourbon County
Cross drain replacement operations LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled closure for Austerlitz Road/KY 57. A temporary closure is necessary for cross drain replacement operations. Thursday, Sept. 25 – 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Austerlitz Road/KY 57 a closure for cross drain replacement work will…
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From student to scientist: tackling flooding in Eastern Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 17, 2025) — Growing up in a military family meant frequent moves for Meredith Swallom. But one state eventually stood out. “Kentucky is the only place that ever really felt like home,” Swallom said. She has been a geologist with Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) since 2022. “There’s just something about the mix — beautiful…
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Proposed legislation seeks to protect tow truck operators
Proposed legislation seeks to protect tow truck operators September 17, 2025 Rep. Richard White, R-Morehead, proposed legislation to allow blue lights on two trucks during the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation meeting on Tuesday. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Nearly a year ago, a vehicle traveling down I-64 in Bath…