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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to oppose $24 billion in federal funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), $537 million of which were awarded for Kentucky projects expected to create over 700 jobs. “The projects at risk of…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct.16, 2025) — Two years after successfully prioritizing multimedia and multiplatform storytelling, Kernel Media continues to advance its digital outreach across campus and the greater Lexington area. The 2024-25 academic year saw Kernel Media student publications — the Kentucky Kernel and KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion magazine — produce more video content than ever…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2025) — The University of Kentucky community is invited to the documentary film premiere of “Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp & the Biotech Revolution” 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Kentucky Theatre, with a post-screening conversation on UK biotech research, innovation and commercialization. “Cracking the Code,” directed by Bill Haney and narrated by…

Lawmakers discuss dismissed eviction expungement October 16, 2025 A file photo of the Kentucky State Capitol from the corner of Capital Avenue and W. State Street. FRANKFORT — A proposed House bill would seek to make housing more accessible for some renters who have been named in dismissed eviction cases. Rep. Susan Witten, R-Louisville,…

West Maxwell Street from Oliver Lewis Way to Plunkett Street will be milled and paved from Monday, Oct. 20 – Friday, Oct. 24. There will be alternating lane closures from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Access to homes and businesses will be maintained during paving. Street parking will be unavailable. Drivers are reminded to…

Project represents largest jobs announcement in Barren County in 18 years KINGSCOURT, Ireland (Oct. 15, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders of Kingspan Group PLC, parent company of Tate, at the company’s Ireland headquarters, where company executives confirmed plans to locate Tate’s largest North American facility in Glasgow. The $61.2 million project represents…

Video produced by UK Research Communications. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the gear icon in the same area. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 15, 2025) — University of Kentucky leadership, along with state…

Video produced by UK Research Communications. To view captions for this video, push play and click on the CC icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. If using a mobile device, click on the gear icon in the same area. LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 15, 2025) — University of Kentucky leadership, along with state…

Flood buy-out program helps Kentuckians find safer homes   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 15, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that Team Kentucky is sending over $118.2 million to six counties to buy out properties from willing and voluntary Kentuckians in flood-prone areas. Local officials estimate these funds will benefit over 600 homeowners, helping…

LEXINGTON, Ky. – Superintendent Demetrus Liggins of Fayette County Public Schools has charged nearly $152,000 in expenses to taxpayers over a 28-month period, according to an analysis by the Lexington Herald-Leader. The spending includes $28,000 on food, $44,000 on hotels, $8,000 on airfare, nearly 30 trips to destinations across the U.S. — from California…