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Salmonella Infection
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On June 27, 2025 the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD) was made aware of an outbreak of Salmonella infection. To date, ten (10) confirmed cases of Salmonella infection have been reported. The cases include four (4) Fayette County residents, two (2) Jessamine County residents, two (2) Mercer County residents, one (1) Fleming County resident,…
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Returning residential student permit sales start July 8
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2025) — Student residential (R) parking permits will go on sale at noon Tuesday, July 8, for returning UK students with a 2025-26 campus housing assignment. This priority presale window is available for students who had a residential housing assignment last academic year and is handled on a first-come, first-served basis through 5 p.m. Friday, July…
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Operations scheduled for routes in Scott County
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Scott County West Main Street/US 460 and Connector Road/KY 2906 LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of work scheduled for West Main Street/US 460 and Connector Road/KY 2906. Crack sealing work is necessary to seal cracks that have formed in the asphalt. Crack sealing is a mobile operation.…
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Traffic Alert – Closures for routes in Fayette County
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Fayette County Downed electrical lines LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of downed electrical lines for routes in Fayette County. Closures for sections of the roadways are in effect until the utility company removes the lines. Wednesday, July 2 – currently and until further notice Locations: outbound Richmond…
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Update – Levee Road/KY 11 now open in Montgomery County
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Temporary traffic signal at milepoint .05 LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this news release serves as an update. Levee Road/KY 11 in Montgomery County is now open. A section of the route was closed due to a vehicle striking a temporary traffic signal. Repair operations have been…
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Update – Rescheduled operations for Mercer County
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Mercer County Thermoplastic markings LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that thermoplastic marking operations are rescheduled for Mercer County. Markings include stop bars, crosswalks and arrows. The markings improve reflectivity, and visibility which enhance safety. Flaggers will be onsite to guide and direct traffic. Motorists will be able to…
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Repairs scheduled for Interstate 75 in Fayette County
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Fayette County District 7 Structures Personnel LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 2, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pothole operations. Routine repairs will take place on two evenings for a bridge deck located on Interstate 75 in Fayette County. Interstate 75 – Southbound Tuesday, July 8 – 6 p.m. until 12 a.m.…
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UK School of Journalism and Media graduate places 2nd in Hearst National Photojournalism Competition
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 1, 2025) — May 2025 University of Kentucky journalism graduate Abbey Cutrer placed second in the Hearst National Photojournalism Competition in June. The competition, held in San Francisco, challenged contestants to create an original photo story based on a provided prompt in three days. Cutrer’s second place finish also earned her a $7,500…
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Operations scheduled for Anderson County
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Thermoplastic markings LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 1, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that thermoplastic marking operations are scheduled for Anderson County. Markings include stop bars, crosswalks and arrows. The markings improve reflectivity, and visibility which enhance safety. Flaggers will be onsite to guide and direct traffic. Wednesday, July 2 – 8 a.m. until…
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Closure for Levee Road/KY 11 in Montgomery County
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Montgomery County Temporary traffic signal at milepoint .05 LEXINGTON, Ky. (July 1, 2025) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a closure for Levee Road/KY 11 in Montgomery County. The closure is due to a vehicle striking a temporary traffic signal. Repair operations are in progress for the signal. Tuesday, July 1 – currently…