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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation Thursday establishing Kentucky’s first reentry campus as part of a broader effort to enhance public safety and support formerly incarcerated individuals returning to their communities, according to an announcement from the Governor’s Office. The governor signed House Bills 5 and 7 and Senate Bill 102, which…

House Bills 5 and 7, Senate Bill 102   FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 9, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bill 5 into law, serving as the first step toward creating Kentucky’s first reentry campus in partnership with the Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS). The Governor also signed House Bill 7…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky’s $8.6 billion budget may sound like a single, flexible pool of resources, but the reality is far more complex, according to a new podcast series examining the institution’s finances. In an episode of “Behind the Blue” released this week, Eric Monday, UK’s executive vice president for finance…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky will host its inaugural UK Art Trail, a self-guided art walk across campus from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, according to University of Kentucky News. The event, hosted by the College of Design, College of Fine Arts, UK Arts in HealthCare program and UK Art…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Environmental Commission is accepting nominations for its 2026 Environmental Commission Environmental Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations, businesses and projects that have made significant contributions to improving the community’s environment. The commission seeks to maintain and enhance the distinctive environment of Lexington and Fayette County through environmental education,…

The City of Lexington is offering Fayette County residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste this Saturday, April 11 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station, 1505 Old Frankfort Pike.  Fayette County residents can dispose of up to one pickup truck load of non-hazardous household waste…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The City of Lexington is offering Fayette County residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste this Saturday, April 11, from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station, located at 1505 Old Frankfort Pike. Fayette County residents can dispose of up to one pickup truck…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — University of Kentucky students are transforming discarded plastic bags into sleeping mats for Lexington’s homeless population through an expanding campus initiative that combines waste reduction with community support. The BBN Tackles Plastic program, created by Shayna Bassi, a UK Recycling intern and communication science and disorders senior at the College of…

LEXINGTON, Ky. – An automotive management company, Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, Inc., agreed to pay $2,106,927 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act, a federal law that prohibits the submission of false or fraudulent claims. Congress created the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to provide emergency financial assistance to small American businesses struggling…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Board of Education honored Rhonda Logsdon with the 2026 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education at its April 9 meeting, recognizing her work as executive director of Kentucky Special Involvement Network. Logsdon, who leads KY-SPIN, was selected for the award, which honors individuals making significant contributions…