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Gov. Beshear Updates Team Kentucky on State Initiatives, Recovery Efforts
Governor Beshear provided a Team Kentucky update covering state response to recent flooding, economic development achievements totaling $27.8 billion in investments, and enhancements to state parks including a new mobile app.
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After Supreme Court decision, Beshear’s Kentucky State Fair Board removes CEO
After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that Gov. Andy Beshear should have appointment power over the State Fair Board, the board removed the leader of the organization that oversees the fair.
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Zoning panel to consider union HQ, solar rules
The Planning Commission’s Zoning Committee will consider a petition from Plumbers and Steamfitters Local No. 452 to rezone property for a trade union headquarters and training facility, as well as amendments governing solar energy systems, donation centers, and data centers.
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Kentucky State Parks Generate $1.1 Billion in Economic Impact, Support 8,600 Jobs
Kentucky State Parks generated $1.1 billion in economic impact in 2024, welcoming 9.3 million visitors and supporting 8,600 jobs, according to a new report from the state Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet.
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Beshear awards $112K to 9 CLG communities for historic preservation
Gov. Andy Beshear announced $111,975 in federal grants to nine Certified Local Government communities for historic preservation projects across Kentucky.
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Kentucky state parks generate $1.1B economic impact, support 8,600 jobs
A new report shows Kentucky’s state parks generate $1.1 billion in annual economic impact while supporting 8,600 jobs, contributing significantly to the state’s record-breaking tourism industry.
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Kentucky launches domestic violence dashboard to aid victims, prevent crime
Kentucky released its 2024 Domestic Violence Data Report and launched a new dashboard to help support victims and reduce domestic violence-related crime. The initiative is led by First Lady Britainy Beshear and builds on legislation requiring data collection and victim protection programs.
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Patriotic Concert Start Time Moved Up One Hour
Lexington has moved up the start time for its annual Patriotic Concert at Transylvania University and Gratz Park to 6 p.m., with the main Lexington Philharmonic performance beginning at 8 p.m., adjusting the schedule to accommodate performers and their instruments.
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School officer’s 50-mile walk earns Legends tribute
A Fayette County Public Schools resource officer will be honored as the Hometown Hero at Friday’s Lexington Legends game for planning a 50-mile walking campaign to raise back-to-school funds for students in need.
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Two FCPS students named to state education advisory council
Two Fayette County Public Schools students—Saachi Thomas from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School and Ezra Anglin from Lafayette High School—have been selected to serve on the Kentucky Department of Education’s Commissioner’s Student Advisory Council for 2026-2027.