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UK’s Scovell Hall opens after $70M renovation
Scovell Hall at the University of Kentucky has reopened after a $70 million renovation spanning more than two years, welcoming students back for the 2026 fall semester.
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Kentucky AG fights to uphold Rogers case convictions on appeal
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is fighting to uphold convictions of Steve Lawson and Joey Lawson in the 2015 Crystal Rogers disappearance case, arguing before appellate courts that evidence and procedures met legal standards.
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Planning panel backs stricter data center rules in Lexington
Lexington’s Planning Commission voted to recommend stricter regulations on future data center developments, sending its proposal to the Urban County Council for final approval following hours of public testimony.
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Eastern Ky. health center trains workforce to fill critical shortages
Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation in Letcher County operates the RAISE program, which trains employees in clinical, administrative and behavioral healthcare roles. The initiative addresses critical workforce shortages affecting eastern Kentucky and rural America.
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Leadership Lexington graduates drive community impact with diverse initiatives
Leadership Lexington’s recent graduating class completed community-focused projects addressing youth financial literacy, mentorship and philanthropic initiatives, continuing a 47-year tradition that has produced more than 1,900 community leaders.
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Temporary closure at Nandino, Newtown Pike for repaving work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced a temporary partial closure at the Newtown Pike and Nandino Boulevard intersection starting August 2 for pavement work as part of the ongoing Newtown Pike widening project.
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Road closure scheduled on U.S. 460 in Scott County for repairs
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled a daytime closure of U.S. 460 (Frankfort Road) in Scott County on Aug. 3 for cross drain repairs, with alternate routes available.
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UK Athletics Unveils 2026 Football Poster Featuring New Coach Stein
UK Athletics is distributing a 2026 Kentucky Football schedule poster beginning Aug. 1 at Kroger stores and select Lexington businesses, featuring the debut season of head coach Will Stein.
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Chinoe Road closure set for sewer lateral line replacement
Chinoe Road between Hart and Fontaine roads will close to through traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3-7 for the Division of Water Quality to replace a sanitary sewer lateral line as part of the city’s compliance with a federal consent decree.
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A $300 million Fleming County solar project will get state tax refunds
A state economic development board voted Thursday to give state tax refunds to an international renewable energy company looking to invest $307 million to build a 188-megawatt solar installation in Fleming County. The Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority awards most financial incentives including grants, tax breaks and more to companies through the Cabinet for…