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LEXINGTON – The Lexington–Fayette Urban County Government’s Water Quality Fees Board elected new leadership and received an extensive briefing on the city’s stormwater incentive grant program during its meeting Thursday morning. Board members unanimously elected David Lowe as chair and confirmed a vice chair to begin the 2026 calendar year, following the expiration of…

LEXINGTON — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Planning Commission’s Zoning Committee took little substantive action Thursday, postponing nearly all zoning cases on its January agenda and hearing only a brief update from one residential developer. The committee met Jan. 8 at the Phoenix Building and adjourned after about 10 minutes, with planning staff confirming…

Lexington, KY – January 9, 2026 Health officials have identified potential measles case exposure in Lexington-Fayette County. An unvaccinated, out-of-state traveler stayed at the Hyatt Place in Hamburg from December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026 and dined at the Hamburg Panera location on January 1. This virus can cause high fever, cough, runny…

This week I delivered my seventh State of the Commonwealth and last Budget Address. I was proud to report that our state remains strong – but our people, our commonwealth and our country are facing new challenges, and it’s our job to meet this moment. For the first time in my lifetime, a large…

The City of Lexington’s Sustainability section is holding an information session about Green Check, Lexington’s free business sustainability certification program. Businesses and organizations in our community are encouraged to apply and commit to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. A virtual question and answer session will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 14 from 2 –…

Lexington, KY – January 9, 2026 Health officials have identified potential measles case exposure in Lexington-Fayette County. An unvaccinated, out-of-state traveler stayed at the Hyatt Place in Hamburg from December 31, 2025 – January 2, 2026 and dined at the Hamburg Panera location on January 1. This virus can cause high fever, cough, runny…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 9, 2026) — University of Kentucky researchers — along with collaborators from across the United States — gathered at Buckhorn School in Perry County last month to work with high school students on a water-testing device developed at UK. The visit offered a vibrant, hands-on learning opportunity, said Josh Baker, a Perry…

This Week at the State Capitol January 9, 2026 Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, answers questions from the press on the Senate floor during the first week of the 2026 legislative session. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — From the moment lawmakers gaveled into the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, the…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear recapped last night’s State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address and shared updates on leadership at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet; Kentucky State Parks; funding to support railroads; medical cannabis; and kynect open enrollment. The Governor was joined by Ray Perry, secretary of the Public…