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Mayor previews 250Lex Equinox Jazz Fest
Mayor Linda Gorton today joined Chester Grundy and Eli Uttal-Veroff at the Kentucky Theatre to preview Equinox Jazz Fest, part of the city’s year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary. Equinox Jazz Fest is set to take place September 17-21. “The First Annual Equinox Jazz Fest is a great addition to the celebration our 250th…
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Update – Roadway Improvements Progressing for I-75 in Madison County
Pavement work shifting to northern section, mile markers 92-98 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Work is progressing for the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s $13.5 million Interstate 75 safety and pavement improvement project in Madison County as contractors continued shifting construction this week from the southern section to the northern section of the project. Today,…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, revenue estimates, steps taken to restore AmeriCorps grant funding, new EV charging stations, recovery housing for those struggling with addiction and new homes for tornado survivors. Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, joined…
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Council officially approves FY26 ad valorem tax rates
On Thursday, Council gave a final vote of approval for new ad valorem tax rates. These rates will be assessed on property in 2026. The rates adopted by Council – which were recommended by the Mayor’s Administration – will raise revenue by 4% compared to last year’s tax collections for the City’s General Fund…
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FCPS no longer considering OLT increase ahead of final budget meetings
On Thursday, August 28th, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Budget. 📺 Watch the meeting:You can watch the recording of the special School Board meeting here. Superintendent Liggins shared new information about the budget to clear up recent uncertainty regarding…
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Update – Closure extended for Old Richmond Road/KY 2328 at the Fayette-Madison County line
Update – Closure extended for Old Richmond Road/KY 2328 at the Fayette-Madison County line Storm drain repair operations LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. Old Richmond Road/KY 2328 will be closed on Friday for storm drain repair operations. Thursday, Sept. 4…
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Gov. Beshear: Over $700,000 Approved To Boost Site and Building Development, Support Job Growth in 4 Counties
Projects are part of latest round of the Kentucky Product Development Initiative of 2024 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced exciting new momentum within Kentucky’s speed-to-market initiative, as over $700,000 in state funding was approved to support site and building development projects in Breckinridge, Washington, Kenton and Todd…
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Gov. Beshear: Caza Innovations To Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Bowling Green, Creating 15 High-Wage Jobs
Technology firm to launch strategic research and development partnership with WKU FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted new and exciting momentum in the state’s technology sector as Caza Innovations, a high-growth research and technology firm specializing in commercial applications of advanced materials, biotechnology and data systems, announced plans…
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15 students selected for undergraduate research ambassador program
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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NSF CAREER award enables light-powered computing research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) — A University of Kentucky researcher is developing electro-photonic circuits, a technology that could dramatically reduce the energy demands of computing and communication in the age of artificial intelligence. Ishan Thakkar, the Reese S. Terry Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of…