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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 2, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, the 2026 Governor’s Derby Celebration poster, the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail, workplace safety, Safe Digging Month and Medicaid cuts in the state budget. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman shared new options for online boat registration renewal. Dr. Steven Stack,…
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Beshear outlines progress on economy, heritage, workplace safety
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear presented his latest Team Kentucky update on April 2, highlighting economic momentum, expansions to the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail, and workplace safety gains while expressing alarm over proposed Medicaid cuts in the state budget. The governor announced that 16 projects supporting future job growth and investment across…
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures Scheduled on U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Fayette County
Daytime work planned April 7-8 LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures on U.S. 25 (Richmond Road) in Fayette County for milling and paving operations. Work will take place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8, weather…
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One person arrested following a robbery on Old Frankfort Pike
One person has been arrested following a robbery that occurred last night on Old Frankfort Pike. On April 2, 2026, around 10:55 pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Old Frankfort Pike and Alexandria Drive to assist an individual. When officers arrived, they learned that while the victim and suspect were in a…
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Man arrested in armed robbery on Old Frankfort Pike
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with robbery, assault, wanton endangerment, and gun-related offenses following an armed robbery that occurred on Old Frankfort Pike, according to the Lexington Police Department. On April 2, 2026, around 10:55 p.m., officers responded to the area of Old Frankfort Pike and Alexandria Drive…
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Shoulder Closures Scheduled on I-75 and KY 4 in Fayette County
Daytime work planned April 6 – April 10 LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled shoulder closures for maintenance on Interstate 75 and KY 4 (New Circle Road) in Fayette County. Work is scheduled daily from Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10, between 9 a.m.…
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Road Closure Scheduled on KY 1160 (Talmage-Mayo Road) in Mercer County
Daytime closure planned April 7-9 LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 3, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled road closure on KY 1160 (Talmage-Mayo Road) in Mercer County for cross drain replacement. KY 1160 will be closed between mile points 9.0 and 11.0 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily on…
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Officials kick off LexRide with special promotion
Mayor Gorton joined Lextran General Manager Fred Combs and community partners today to officially launch LexRide, a new downtown ride service designed to connect some of Lexington’s most popular downtown destinations. To celebrate the launch, Mayor Gorton announced a special promotion: LexRide will be free for the opening weekend of the service, April 2,…
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Lexington Launches LexRide Circulator with Free Opening Weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. — City officials officially launched LexRide on Friday, Lexington’s new seasonal downtown circulator service, celebrating the debut with free rides throughout the opening weekend of April 2-4. Mayor Gorton joined Lextran General Manager Fred Combs and community partners at the event, which marked the culmination of more than a year of planning…
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26-ORD-150 – Bethany Baxter/Oldham County Detention Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-150 Date Issued: 4/3/2026 Parties: Bethany Baxter/Oldham County Detention Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 3, 2026 In re: Bethany Baxter/Oldham County Detention Center Summary: The Oldham County Detention Center (“the Center”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not adequately explain how 8 C.F.R. § 236.6 applies…