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At Kentucky’s 146th annual Fancy Farm Picnic, a prominent political figure endorsed a gubernatorial candidate while health questions surrounded another major Republican leader, according to WUKY reporting.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced daytime lane closures on I-75 southbound in Fayette County on Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. for overhead panel sign replacement work between the Northern Split and Iron Works Pike.

FANCY FARM — After fueling speculation about a run for governor, Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams said he wouldn’t step into the ring next year and instead was backing U.S. Rep. James Comer.  Ahead of the annual Fancy Farm Picnic, Adams told the Lexington Herald-Leader he was thinking about launching a campaign for governor…

Kentucky State Police Post 12 announced it will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints throughout its seven-county district, with particular focus on operator impairment, vehicle compliance, and driver licensing.

Residents debate downtown Main Street conversion to two-way traffic, with the mayor opposing the move and commenters split over traffic flow versus pedestrian safety. Other threads explored neighborhood pet emergencies, stormwater drain ordinances, and cherished local restaurants.

A woman who was detained by federal immigration agents at the Louisville airport a couple of weeks ago has been released from custody Friday.  A federal judge ordered the release of Sarafinah Bukirwa and her family paid her bond, according to media reports. Earlier this week, Bukirwa’s brother, Isaac Kabunga, appeared with Democratic U.S.…

More Democrats are expected to participate in Kentucky’s Fancy Farm political picnic this year, marking increased party engagement at the traditional gathering known for sharp political speeches and energized crowds.

Governor Beshear announced appointments to several state boards and commissions, including medical professionals to the State Board of Medical Licensure and administrators to advisory councils overseeing health care and emergency response.

Gov. Andy Beshear said he was excluded from advance notification of a planned $100 billion data center investment in Paducah announced this week by Republican state officials, raising questions about the project’s coordination and state involvement.

Sharell Byrd and Ledarius Jackson purchased a home at 557 Shropshire Ave. with help from affordable housing programs as the city continues expanding homeownership opportunities through partnerships between the Housing Authority, REACH, Central Bank and the city.