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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2026) — A University of Kentucky researcher is redefining textiles through digital knitting, using it as a research tool that connects design thinking and material science across fields. Jennifer Meakins, an assistant professor in the UK College of Design, uses the knitting machine to develop complex weaved materials. Her research focuses on…

Governor reports at least 10 storm-related deaths and warns Kentuckians to be vigilant as dangerously cold temperatures persist FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 28, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided another update on response efforts to the severe winter weather affecting much of the commonwealth. “We are still experiencing dangerously cold temperatures and windchills, which…

House committee approves bill to criminalize grooming of a minor January 28, 2026 Rep. Marianne Proctor, R-Union, hopes House Bill 4 will strengthen Kentucky’s sexual abuse law by criminalizing the grooming of a minor. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Kentucky House of Representatives is considering a bill that would…

Mayor Linda Gorton and city officials today provided an update on the city’s “all hands-on deck” continued winter storm response. “While Lexington continues to battle ice and an extended period of bitter cold temperatures, city road crews have made significant progress, and the work continues,” Gorton said. Even though the city’s state of emergency…

Mayor Linda Gorton will allow city’s state of emergency to expire at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 28, and reopen city offices at 10 a.m. “Although the bitter cold continues, our road crews have made progress,” Gorton said. “A delayed start Wednesday is a safer choice for our employees, and for anyone who has…

Mayor Linda Gorton said today she is continuing to delay the enforcement of the ordinance requiring residents to shovel their sidewalks. “While clear sidewalks are important, currently, the ice makes it dangerous for many residents to clear their sidewalks,” Gorton said. “The ordinance allows the Mayor to delay enforcement until weather conditions improve.”

LEXINGTON – A man accused in Fayette County of raping a child has now been charged in federal court with illegally reentering the United States after a prior deportation, according to court records filed Tuesday. Federal prosecutors filed a criminal complaint Tuesday charging Pablo Mondono-Santiago, a Mexican citizen, with being found in the United…

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