News

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Through federal Medicaid funding, eligible adults and juveniles leaving state custody will receive continued access to physical and mental health care and addiction services for up to a year after release from state custody, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Monday, April 13. “Providing services like health care to adults and…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington is launching a series of environmental events and programs throughout April to promote sustainability and encourage residents to engage with local natural spaces. Earth Day may fall on April 22, but Lexington will celebrate the planet all month long, with Parks & Recreation and the Department of…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear signed legislation Thursday expanding mental health and eating disorder coverage requirements for Kentucky insurance plans, according to the Office of the Governor. The governor signed House Bills 169 and 178, Senate Bill 122 and Senate Joint Resolution 139, which collectively strengthen insurance coverage mandates for mental health conditions…

House Bills 169 and 178, Senate Bill 122, SJR 139 signed; House Bills 6 and 480 lapse FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 13, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bills 169 and 178 to enhance coverage for Kentuckians suffering from mental health conditions or eating disorders. The Governor also signed Senate Joint Resolution 139 and let House Bills…

It’s time for the City of Lexington’s annual volunteer tree planting, Reforest the Bluegrass! This year, Reforest is returning to Coldstream Park, where we planted in 1999 and 2024. The Legacy Trail and a dog park have made Coldstream a popular destination since the first Reforest. Volunteers can see past Reforest planting sites and…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The premedical chapter of University of Kentucky’s Phi Delta Epsilon medical fraternity hosted its annual Anatomy Fashion Show on April 11 at Central Bank Center, raising $9,300 for pediatric care. Fifty-eight UK students walked the runway in painted bodysuits showcasing different body systems, medical conditions and anatomical features. Each model selected…

On Tuesday, Mayor Linda Gorton will ask the Urban County Council to grant initial approval to agreements with eight contractors who can help the city scale up heavy equipment and experienced personnel to manage winter ice and snow, and other kinds of disasters. The contracts are a first step in ongoing work to improve…

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is soliciting public feedback on a draft ordinance that would explicitly prohibit stopping, standing or parking in the city’s bike lanes, with a survey open through May 15, 2026. The proposal stems from Recommendation 3.3A of the STREEET Safety Task Force, which convened throughout 2025 to identify short-term improvements…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Mayor Linda Gorton will ask the Urban County Council on Tuesday to grant initial approval to agreements with eight contractors who can help the city manage snow and ice removal during future winter storms, officials announced Monday. The contractors will help the city scale up heavy equipment and experienced personnel to…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rudolph G. Buchheit, Ph.D., is resigning as dean of the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering at the University of Kentucky to become executive vice president for academic affairs and provost at the University of Cincinnati, effective June 1, according to UK News. In his new role, Buchheit will serve…