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Reforest the Bluegrass returns to Coldstream Park this weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington’s annual volunteer tree planting event, Reforest the Bluegrass, is returning to Coldstream Park on Saturday, April 18, the location where the program first took root more than two decades ago. Reforest the Bluegrass has been running for over 25 years, with thousands of volunteers planting trees near…
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Kentucky Reads to Succeed Conference Set for June in Louisville
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The third-annual Kentucky Reads to Succeed Summer Conference will take place June 8-9 at the Galt House in Louisville, according to Kentucky Teacher. Registration for the conference is expected to open soon, while early hotel booking is already underway for attendees planning to stay during the two-day event. The conference brings…
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closure Scheduled on KY 713 in Montgomery County
Daytime work planned April 14 LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 13, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled lane closure on KY 713 (Spencer Road) in Montgomery County. The closure will take place near mile point 7.6 on Tuesday, April 14 beginning around 9 a.m., weather permitting. Work is expected to…
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24 graduates complete Public Safety Dispatch Academy training
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Department of Criminal Justice Training announced the graduation of 24 students from Public Safety Dispatch Academy Class 170, according to a statement from Gov. Andy Beshear’s office. The dispatch academy, overseen by the state’s criminal justice training division, prepares individuals for emergency communication positions across Kentucky’s public safety agencies. Graduates…
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Pavement Marking Work at Intersections in Boyle and Mercer Counties
Daytime work planned April 13-17 LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 13, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pavement marking work at intersections in Boyle and Mercer counties. Contractors will update pavement arrows and lane markings at intersections, which requires applying thermoplastic. Work will take place Monday, April 13 through Friday, April…
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Council to weigh pump station relocation options
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Urban County Council members will review a study Monday assessing options for relocating the Mint Lane pump station, which has been leaking sewage and requires major upgrades to comply with federal environmental standards, according to CivicLex. The Mint Lane pump station, located behind Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, must be upgraded…
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Council to review relocation options for leaking Mint Lane pump station
During its April 14th Work Session, Urban County Councilmembers will review a study assessing options for relocating the Mint Lane pump station, including one alternative that would place it outside of Lexington’s Urban Service Area. Pump stations move water and sewage from homes and businesses to water treatment plants, and if the stations are…
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26-ORD-162 – Kenneth Cooke/University of Kentucky
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-162 Date Issued: 4/13/2026 Parties: Kenneth Cooke/University of Kentucky Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 13, 2026 In re: Kenneth Cooke/University of Kentucky Summary: The University of Kentucky (“the University”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide materials that are not “public records” within the…
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26-ORD-161 – Travon Byers/Kentucky State University
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-161 Date Issued: 4/13/2026 Parties: Travon Byers/Kentucky State University Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 13, 2026 In re: Travon Byers/Kentucky State University Summary: Kentucky State University (“the University”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it failed to give a sufficiently detailed explanation of how an exception to the Act…
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KYTC Schedules Lane Closure on KY 713 in Montgomery County
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a scheduled lane closure on KY 713 (Spencer Road) in Montgomery County on Tuesday, April 14, according to KYTC District 7. The closure will occur near mile point 7.6 beginning around 9 a.m., weather permitting. Work is expected to be completed within approximately…