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The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Environmental Commission will hold its 52nd Annual Environmental Awards Dinner on June 28 at McConnell Springs to recognize individuals, organizations, and projects that have advanced environmental sustainability in the community.

Truck-a-Palooza returns Saturday at Tates Creek High School with over 20 city trucks, sensory-friendly hours and free admission for families to interact with city employees and equipment.

Lexington’s city council approved a $546 million fiscal year 2027 budget emphasizing public safety, infrastructure improvements, and affordable housing, with heightened investment in snow and ice removal following winter storm criticism.

The University of Kentucky appointed Shirley Mitchell as director of its CATS AI initiative and launched a pilot research challenge to fund early-stage AI projects, advancing Kentucky’s position in artificial intelligence innovation.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Technical Review Committee will meet June 24 to review 17 development and subdivision proposals spanning multiple council districts, with final Planning Commission decisions required on most items by August 29.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council will consider spending proposals totaling millions of dollars at its Tuesday work session, including a $2.6 million police technology contract, a solar energy program for low-income residents and waste management equipment purchases.

Zach Dembo is the guy to flip Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District, the state’s top Democrats say. However, Republicans believe Central Kentucky is solid red territory.

The Urban County Council approved Lexington’s $546 million fiscal year 2027 budget on June 9, emphasizing public safety, infrastructure improvements and community services with substantial investments in street maintenance, parks, affordable housing and winter weather preparedness.

Kentucky freshman Nicolas Arseneault was named the 2026 ITA Ohio Valley Region Rookie of the Year, marking the third consecutive year a Wildcat freshman has won the award. Arseneault finished his debut season with a 16-11 singles record and earned All-SEC Second Team and SEC All-Freshman Team honors.

The University of Kentucky has launched “Families Moving Together,” a curriculum designed to increase physical activity among preschool-aged children and their families across Kentucky, addressing low activity rates that contribute to the state’s leading obesity crisis.