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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. 3, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of an extended closure for Old Richmond Road/KY 2328. The temporary closure is necessary for storm drain repair operations. Thursday, Sept. 4 – 9 a.m.…
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Operations scheduled for Fayette County
Asphalt resurfacing for Russell Cave Road/KY 353 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 3, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled asphalt resurfacing operations. Lane closures will be in effect with flaggers assisting with traffic control. Sunday, Sept. 7 through Tuesday, Sept. 16 Note: operations begin at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 7 Fayette County…
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Coming up in September from 250LEX
Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration will continue in September with several milestone events, Mayor Linda Gorton said today. “All year long, we have been curating a celebration that is for Lexington, by Lexington, and about Lexington,” Gorton said. September highlights include: On Sunday, September 7, Lexington native and internationally recognized, award-winning composer Shawn Okpebholo will…
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Temporary Closure Extended for Old Richmond Road/KY 2328 at the Fayette-Madison County Line
Storm drain repair operations through Sept. 4 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 3, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that a temporary closure for Old Richmond Road/KY 2328 has been extended through Thursday, Sept. 4. The closure is necessary for storm drain repair operations. Tuesday, Sept. 2 through Thursday, Sept. 4 – 9 a.m. until…
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Gov. Beshear, The Hope Initiative Dedicate 2 Homes for Western Kentucky Tornado Survivors
PRINCETON/MAYFIELD, Ky. (Sep. 2, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and representatives from The Hope Initiative to present two families keys to new homes in Princeton and Mayfield following the 2021 tornadoes. “After such heartbreak and loss, today is a day of healing and hope as we see these two families –…
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Gov. Beshear: Kentucky Small Businesses Creating Jobs, Investing in Communities Can Apply for Tax Credits
Applications received by Nov. 1 will be fully reviewed for consideration in 2025 FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentucky’s small businesses that are creating jobs and investing in our communities to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000 through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit…
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Omicron Delta Kappa now accepting applications for membership
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2025) — Applications are now open for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Membership is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors (by credit hours) enrolled in a degree-granting program, as well as graduate and professional students, faculty, staff and administrators. Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes and encourages superior…
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UK, LifeSciKY partner to advance Kentucky’s life sciences innovation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 3, 2025) — The University of Kentucky, through UK Innovate, has a new partnership with LifeSciKY, a nonprofit life sciences incubator, to accelerate innovation, research translation, startup growth and bioeconomy ecosystem development across Kentucky. LifeSciKY focuses on connecting innovations with critical resources — from affordable lab space and state-of-the-art equipment to collaborative…
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Nonprofits can begin applying for capital grants today
The government is once again offering nonprofits organizations the opportunity to compete for capital grants. “These grants are important because nonprofits often find that the grants they can qualify for cannot be used for capital expenses, which often means capital needs do not get addressed,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Nonprofits provide important services in…
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Ongoing Weeknight Single Lane Closures Scheduled for Newtown Pike Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 2
Expect delays on Newtown Pike LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2025) – Construction for the Newtown Pike (KY 922) Widening project in Lexington will require an ongoing overnight single lane closure Monday-Friday beginning tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 2. The closure will be a single right-lane closure in each direction on Newtown Pike between New Circle Road (KY 4)…