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UK Arts and Sciences honors five with Hall of Fame induction
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences inducted four alumni and one emeritus faculty member into its Hall of Fame on Friday, April 17, recognizing individuals who exemplify the value of a liberal arts education and have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. The five honorees —…
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UK launches Give and Go program to divert move-out waste
LEXINGTON, Ky. — As University of Kentucky students prepare to leave campus for the summer, the university is urging them to recycle and donate unwanted items rather than discard them during finals week. The Give and Go donation initiative has placed collection bins in residence hall lobbies and participating fraternity and sorority houses to…
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Council delays Mint Lane pump station decision pending further review
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Urban County Council postponed a decision Tuesday on whether to relocate a troubled pump station behind Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, choosing instead to request a full report from city officials for further consideration at an April 28 work session. The delay came after councilmembers reviewed a study examining three…
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Berry Hill Park unveils inclusive playground equipment
LEXINGTON, Ky. — City officials cut a ribbon Thursday to officially launch new accessible features added to the playground at Berry Hill Park, marking the culmination of nearly two years of advocacy by parents of children with special needs. Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Amy Beasley, Parks & Recreation staff and neighborhood families attended the…
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Louisville rejects bid to disclose license plate reader locations
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Louisville Metro Council’s Public Safety Committee voted Wednesday against requiring the city to disclose locations of its license plate reader cameras, rejecting a proposal by District 6 Democrat J.P. Lyninger in a bipartisan 7-2 vote. The measure will return to the full Metro Council next week for consideration. Louisville has…
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Trump’s Fed pressure campaign risks economic stability, experts warn
LEXINGTON, Ky. — President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and his continued campaign against the central bank’s independence are putting at risk a cornerstone of economic policy that has helped control inflation, according to political economists and financial experts who warn of potential long-term economic damage. The Kentucky…
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UK College of Pharmacy hosts interactive ‘Wonders’ event April 25
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy will open its doors to families and community members April 25 for “The Wonders of Pharmacy,” a free, hands-on event designed to demystify pharmaceutical science and showcase the diverse roles pharmacists play in health care. The event, running 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at…
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26-OMD-169 – Beth Musgrave/Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council
Opinion Number: 26-OMD-169 Date Issued: 4/17/2026 Parties: Beth Musgrave/Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 17, 2026 In re: Beth Musgrave/Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council Summary: The Office lacks jurisdiction to consider a complaint alleging that Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council (“the Council”) violated the Open Meetings Act (“the Act”) because the complaint…
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26-ORD-169 – Beth Musgrave/Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-169 Date Issued: 4/17/2026 Parties: Beth Musgrave/Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 17, 2026 In re: Beth Musgrave/Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council Summary: The Office lacks jurisdiction to consider a complaint alleging that Lexington–Fayette Urban City Council (“the Council”) violated the Open Meetings Act (“the Act”) because the complaint…
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KYTC schedules lane closures on New Circle Road for bridge repairs
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on New Circle Road over three days this week to conduct routine pothole repairs on bridge decks. Lane closures are scheduled daily from Tuesday through Thursday, April 21-23, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. One lane will remain open at all times,…