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Gov. Beshear Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Former Gov. Martha Layne Collins
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Nov. 3, 2025) – On Saturday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced the death of former Kentucky Gov. Martha Layne Collins. The 56th Governor of the commonwealth and its only woman Governor, Collins served in that role from 1983 to 1987. Prior to becoming Governor, she served as Lieutenant Governor from 1979 to 1983.…
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Mayor asks community to give big to ‘Lexington’s Big Give’ food drive
The City of Lexington, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and several community partners have launched “Lexington’s Big Give,” a citywide food drive. “As we approach the holiday season, we want everyone to pitch in … to give big … to ensure no one in our community goes without food,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Lexington is…
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Boxwood Drive Shooting Investigation
One person is in custody following a shooting that occurred overnight on Boxwood Drive. On November 3, 2025, around 3:05 am, officers were dispatched to the 1100 Block of Boxwood Drive for a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located a victim who had been shot. The victim was transported to a…
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When to consider clinical trials for cancer care
By Dr. Susanne ArnoldUniversity of Kentucky If you or a loved one is facing a cancer diagnosis, you may want to consider discussing clinical trial options with your oncologist or health care team. For many people who have cancer, clinical trials can offer hope and access to innovative treatments that may offer better outcomes…
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Atorvastatin recall may affect hundreds of thousands of patients – and reflects FDA’s troubles inspecting medicines manufactured overseas
If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late October 2025 about an extensive recall of thousands of bottles of atorvastatin, the generic version of Lipitor. Both generic atorvastatin and brand-name Lipitor contain the same active ingredient, atorvastatin calcium, and are considered bioequivalent by the…
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Coming up in November from 250LEX – focus on the arts
250Lex will celebrate all things arts in November as it kicks off the eleventh month of the City’s year-long celebration of its 250th anniversary. “Lexington is a talented community, with so many wonderful artists with creative perspectives to showcase, and this month we are doing exactly that,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “The arts connect…
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UK HealthCare, UK receives $50 million gift for pediatric health care from NY philanthropist, Tom Golisano
Kentucky Health News Entrepreneur and philanthropist Tom Golisano announced Oct. 28 that the University of Kentucky and UK HealthCare will receive a historic $50 million gift to transform pediatric health care in Kentucky. Golisano of Rochester, N.Y., is the founder of Paychex, the nation’s largest human resource company for small to medium-sized businesses, and the Golisano Foundation.…
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Gov. Beshear puts $5 million into Kentucky food banks from ‘rainy day’ fund
By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday, Oct. 31, and directed $5 million from the state’s budget reserve trust fund to food banks that are part of the Feeding Kentucky network. This came on the same day a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…
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Reynolds to Step Down After Four Terms, Citing Unsustainable Workload and Pay
LEXINGTON, Ky. — After seven years representing one of Lexington’s most diverse and active council districts, District 11 Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds announced Monday she will not seek re-election in 2026 — ending a tenure marked by community outreach, bilingual engagement, and hands-on neighborhood work. Reynolds, first elected in 2018, said the decision was “extremely…
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Priority Registration: What to know before you register
As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…