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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Union workers at the University of Kentucky are raising alarm over proposed outsourcing and centralization initiatives, saying their concerns remain unaddressed by university leadership, according to reporting from WUKY 91.3 FM. The workers’ protest signals growing tension between union representatives and university administration over plans that could affect campus operations and…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a scheduled closure on Taylor Drive at Leestown Road for drainage pipe installation, according to a statement from KYTC District 7. The closure begins Monday, May 11 at 6 a.m. and continues through the end of the day Monday, May 18, weather permitting.…

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is condemning a negative political advertisement that uses artificial intelligence to falsely suggest he is working with progressive Democrats to undermine President Donald Trump’s agenda, according to WUKY 91.3 FM. Massie characterized the AI-generated ad as “disgusting and defamatory,” raising questions about the use of deepfake technology in political campaigns…

Lawmakers emerged from a private House committee interview with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick with sharply conflicting assessments of his testimony regarding ties to deceased financier Jeffrey Epstein, with Kentucky Rep. James Comer joining Republicans in defending the Cabinet official while Democrats expressed skepticism. The closed-door House committee interview touched on Lutnick’s professional and social…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky held its largest-ever commencement ceremonies Friday and Saturday, with more than 4,800 graduates participating across four ceremonies at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. The milestone marks the university’s record for both ceremony participants and degree candidates, with a total of 6,693 May degree candidates approved by…

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will bypass the Preakness Stakes next weekend, trainer Cherie DeVaux announced Wednesday, according to WUKY 91.3 FM. DeVaux’s decision to sidestep the second leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown follows Golden Tempo’s Kentucky Derby victory and sets the horse’s sights on the Belmont Stakes scheduled for June. The strategy…

Gov. Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that Averitt Express will invest up to $113 million to build a regional campus in Bullitt County, a significant expansion for the distribution and supply chain leader serving customers across North America and internationally. The investment will add 64 new jobs while retaining 182 existing positions at Averitt’s current…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Displate, a Warsaw-based manufacturer of metal posters, announced plans to establish its first Kentucky operation and first manufacturing facility in the United States, with a $9.5 million investment creating 79 jobs. The new facility will strengthen the company’s expansion into the North American market, according to the announcement from the Office…

By McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern · May 6, 2026 A statue of “Bowman” on the University of Kentucky is located near the Avenue of Champions opposite Memorial Coliseum. The Patterson Office Tower is in the background. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna Horsley) Employees at the University of Kentucky, including 926 food service workers, are…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising Richmond-area motorists to expect increased traffic congestion during upcoming graduation and commencement ceremonies in Madison County this month and next, according to a press release from KYTC District 7. Eastern Kentucky University will hold its Spring 2026 Commencement ceremonies Thursday, May 7, and Friday, May 8, at the…