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This question came in from @KentuckyNativeGardens on YouTube. They’re asking why Mitch Barnhart’s new role at U-K is controversial? Well, it’s all about a nearly million-dollar job that doesn’t seem to have much definition. Barnhart is stepping down as athletic director at the end of June but immediately moving into this new position as…

We got a question from Paul Oliva on Facebook asking about the story behind the EPA consent decree. I’ve heard this mentioned before, but I’m honestly not totally clear on what it is. Oh yeah, this is actually one of the biggest infrastructure projects the city has ever taken on. Back in two thousand…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Urban County Planning Commission approved several zoning map amendments and a development plan at its April 23 meeting, clearing the way for residential and commercial expansion projects across the city. The commission passed zoning requests for three separate properties, including approval for Bread and Roses LLC near East High Street…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — U.S. Senate Republicans approved a budget resolution early Thursday to fund immigration enforcement agencies, advancing a plan that would provide between $70 billion and $140 billion to Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Border Patrol through President Donald Trump’s term, according to reporting from the Kentucky Lantern. The 50-48 vote marked…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers concluded their 2026 legislative session without passing a single anti-LGBTQ+ bill, marking a significant reprieve from years of targeted legislation that previously restricted gender-affirming care and transgender participation in sports. The outcome represents a dramatic shift for a state where Republicans hold four of every five legislative seats. Lawmakers…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — New federal employment data shows Kentucky has posted no net job growth over the last two years, a troubling shift from the robust recovery that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. The revised data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that job…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Members of the Kentucky Board of Education discussed school improvement efforts during their April 8-9 meeting in Frankfort, focusing on how schools are selected for targeted improvement, according to Kentucky Teacher. The board’s discussion centered on the processes for identifying schools that require support under state and federal accountability requirements. Kentucky…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a medium difficulty question about our beloved U-K Wildcats football stadium. What was Kroger Field called before it got its current name? Drop your answer in the chat and let’s see who knows their Wildcats history. I’ll reveal the correct answer in ten minutes. Listen live: The Lexington Times runs…

Trivia time, Lexington! Here’s a medium difficulty question about our beloved U-K Wildcats football stadium. What was Kroger Field called before it got its current name? Drop your answer in the chat and let’s see who knows their Wildcats history. I’ll reveal the correct answer in ten minutes. And here’s the answer. Trivia answer…

Lunch spotlight this afternoon, Lexington: if you’re craving something creative and satisfying, make your way over to Middle Fork Kitchen Bar in the Distillery District. This New American gem on Manchester Street has been turning heads with their inventive approach to comfort food, and for good reason. The star of their menu has to…