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Mowing operations scheduled for Central Kentucky
Subheading should be Header 2 font LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises the traveling public that mowing continues for Central Kentucky. District 7 crews and contractors will be working to mow and trim grass along state roadsides. Specific counties (Anderson, Bourbon, Garrard, and Woodford) will provide their own mowing…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; recognized the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; announced RISING, a new Team Kentucky documentary; and spoke about housing in Western and Eastern Kentucky, National HBCU Week and Hunger Action Month. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman also joined…
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Gov. Beshear Announces RISING, a Documentary From Team Kentucky on Rebuilding Eastern Kentucky Following 2022 Floods
Film to premiere Sept. 18 at the Mountain Arts Center, with governor, developers, nonprofit partners and survivors set to attend FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced RISING, a documentary from Team Kentucky that tells the story of the strength and resilience of Eastern Kentuckians as they undertake the most…
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Q&A: Hidden Challenges For Rural Students Attending Selective Colleges
Editor’s Note: A version of this story first appeared in Mile Markers, a twice monthly newsletter from Open Campus about the role of colleges in rural America. You can join the mailing list at the bottom of this article to receive future editions in your inbox. Mara Casey Tieken began her career as a third-grade teacher in…
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Research Advancing Kentucky: How NSF, DOD, DOE funding fuels scientific innovation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) — As Kentucky’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky is charged with finding solutions to meet the needs of the Commonwealth. Federal funding is a key driver of scientific advancement across disciplines at UK, where scientists are addressing broad challenges that face both Kentucky and the nation. …
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Medicaid board hears proposal on assisted living waiver
Medicaid board hears proposal on assisted living waiver September 11, 2025 Rep. Deanna Gordon, R-Richmond, testifies Tuesday during a Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The state Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board heard about a proposal Tuesday that would extend coverage to help Kentucky families…
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Lexington Welcomes New Businesses to Green Check Program
The City of Lexington is proud to welcome 18 new and recertifying businesses to Green Check, a green business sustainability certification program. These businesses join a growing network of organizations committed to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. New members joining the program this year include Triton International (Gold), Cathedral of Christ the King (Silver),…
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Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp Awards Challenge Grants to Three AgTech Innovator
The Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp today announced the winning companies for its second round of Challenge Grant funding, supporting transformative agricultural startups that are helping reshape the future of food, farming and sustainability in Kentucky. The Challenge Grant program, launched to attract and grow agtech and food-based businesses in the Commonwealth, received applications from…
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Medicaid board hears proposal on assisted living waiver
Medicaid board hears proposal on assisted living waiver September 11, 2025 Rep. Deanna Gordon, R-Richmond, testifies Tuesday during a Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The state Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board heard about a proposal Tuesday that would extend coverage to help Kentucky families…
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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff for Charlie Kirk, in Accordance With White House, and Patriot Day
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 10, 2025) — In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, today Gov. Andy Beshear directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14, out of respect for Charles James “Charlie” Kirk, who was fatally shot at a speaking engagement in Utah…