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One person has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in last night on W Sixth Street.   On March 17, 2026, around 8:40 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of W Sixth St for a shooting with a victim. When they arrived, they located a male…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Graduate School welcomed a record-setting audience to GradResearch Live! this fall, marking the largest participation and attendance in the event’s history. Held Nov. 5 in the Esports Theater at The Cornerstone, the annual event featured short research presentations from graduate students representing programs across the…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 18, 2026) — Applications are being accepted for University of Kentucky Undergraduate Research Ambassadors for the 2026-27 school year. Organized by the UK Office of Undergraduate Research, the Ambassadors program is a leadership opportunity for undergraduates who are passionate about promoting undergraduate research at UK and helping other undergraduates find their path.…

Gov. Beshear Recognizes Sacrifice of Kentucky Soldier and Airman FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear recognized the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier and a Kentucky airman who died while supporting Operation Epic Fury. “Sgt. Benjamin Pennington and Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt are two American heroes who called our commonwealth home, and we…

Halo Act advances from House committee March 17, 2026 Sen. Matt Nunn, R-Sadieville, speaks on Senate Bill 104 during Tuesday’s House Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee meeting. The bill would enforce a 25-foot safety barrier for first responders. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A Senate bill that would make…

Committee passes bill aimed at reducing college housing costs March 17, 2026 Rep. Steve Bratcher, R-Elizabethtown, speaks on House Bill 766 during Tuesday’s meeting of the House Postsecondary Education Committee. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Legislation aimed at lowering college costs by expanding mandatory housing exemptions passed the House Postsecondary Education…

Mayor Linda Gorton today urged residents to use caution while on the roads. “Early morning quick freezing, around 4:30 – 5:30 a.m., and several intense snow squalls created dangerous, icy road conditions in our city this morning, and in several surrounding counties,” Gorton said. “Our Emergency Management Division has been in contact with UK, the…

Leadership from 156 businesses in Kentucky write letter to General Assembly asking them to fund Pre-K for All FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 17, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that more than 150 business owners from across the commonwealth sent a letter to the General Assembly urging them to fund Pre-K for All in…

House votes to crack down on illegal street racing March 12, 2026 Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton, D-Shively, spoke on House Bill 425 on the House floor on Monday. The bill would strengthen penalties for illegal street racing. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — A bipartisan effort to crack down on illegal street racing…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 17, 2026) — A new study co-authored by University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers Jessica Burris, Ph.D., Timothy Mullett, M.D., and Graham Warren, M.D., Ph.D., shows that making smoking cessation assistance a standard part of cancer care is achievable on a national scale and can happen relatively quickly. The study, published…