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Council approves $460K for Solarize Lexington solar panel program
The Urban County Council authorized funding for the expanded Solarize Lexington solar panel program and approved $1.94 million in recycling equipment upgrades during a Tuesday work session.
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Solar work group presents amended rules for large-scale projects
A Lexington Solar Work Group presented proposed amendments to the city’s solar energy zoning ordinance on June 9, recommending stronger farmland protections, agricultural production requirements, and new pathways for solar development on brownfield properties as the city pursues net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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UK Baseball Stars Bell, Jelkin Named ABCA All-Region Honorees
Kentucky shortstop Tyler Bell and pitcher Jaxon Jelkin earned ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I First-Team Midwest All-Region honors Tuesday, recognition that makes them eligible for All-America selection.
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33 Kentucky jurisdictions to see extension of gas tax cut through June
Not all jurisdictions requested an extension
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Beshear extends gas tax relief to 33 communities; Lexington excluded
Governor Beshear extended his emergency gas tax reduction to 33 Kentucky communities through June 30, though Lexington was not included after local leaders declined to request the extension. Gas prices are expected to rise 10 cents per gallon June 11 in areas that did not request continuation of the relief measure.
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Keeneland Library honored with Kentucky Historical Society award
Keeneland Library received the Thomas D. Clark Award of Excellence from the Kentucky Historical Society, recognizing its outstanding work preserving and sharing Thoroughbred racing heritage and reaching nearly 200,000 people globally in the past year.
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Beshear extends gas tax reduction for 33 communities; others see 10-cent increase
Gov. Andy Beshear extended his emergency executive order reducing Kentucky’s gas tax by 10 cents for 33 cities and counties whose local officials requested the extension through June 30, while communities that declined to seek extensions will see gas prices rise starting June 11.
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Morehead State earns College of Distinction honor for fifth consecutive year
Morehead State University has earned its fifth consecutive College of Distinction award for the 2026–27 academic year, recognizing its commitment to student success, hands-on learning, and strong faculty-student relationships.
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Solar Work Group to discuss updated energy systems ordinance
Lexington’s Solar Work Group is scheduled to discuss amendments to Article 31 of the city’s solar energy systems ordinance on June 9, continuing efforts to balance renewable energy goals with agricultural preservation.
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Kentucky approves $750K for Floyd County rail site development
Kentucky approved $750,000 in funding for the Floyd County Fiscal Court to develop the Allen Rail Site, a 125-acre property near Allen with rare flat land and railroad access designed to attract industrial investment and job creation.