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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 2, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, the 2026 Governor’s Derby Celebration poster, the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail, workplace safety, Safe Digging Month and Medicaid cuts in the state budget. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman shared new options for online boat registration renewal. Dr. Steven Stack,…
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One person arrested following a robbery on Old Frankfort Pike
One person has been arrested following a robbery that occurred last night on Old Frankfort Pike. On April 2, 2026, around 10:55 pm, officers were dispatched to the area of Old Frankfort Pike and Alexandria Drive to assist an individual. When officers arrived, they learned that while the victim and suspect were in a…
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Man arrested in armed robbery on Old Frankfort Pike
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A 30-year-old man has been arrested and charged with robbery, assault, wanton endangerment, and gun-related offenses following an armed robbery that occurred on Old Frankfort Pike, according to the Lexington Police Department. On April 2, 2026, around 10:55 p.m., officers responded to the area of Old Frankfort Pike and Alexandria Drive…
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Officials kick off LexRide with special promotion
Mayor Gorton joined Lextran General Manager Fred Combs and community partners today to officially launch LexRide, a new downtown ride service designed to connect some of Lexington’s most popular downtown destinations. To celebrate the launch, Mayor Gorton announced a special promotion: LexRide will be free for the opening weekend of the service, April 2,…
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Lexington Launches LexRide Circulator with Free Opening Weekend
LEXINGTON, Ky. — City officials officially launched LexRide on Friday, Lexington’s new seasonal downtown circulator service, celebrating the debut with free rides throughout the opening weekend of April 2-4. Mayor Gorton joined Lextran General Manager Fred Combs and community partners at the event, which marked the culmination of more than a year of planning…
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26-ORD-150 – Bethany Baxter/Oldham County Detention Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-150 Date Issued: 4/3/2026 Parties: Bethany Baxter/Oldham County Detention Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 3, 2026 In re: Bethany Baxter/Oldham County Detention Center Summary: The Oldham County Detention Center (“the Center”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not adequately explain how 8 C.F.R. § 236.6 applies…
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Lexington Man Convicted of Conspiracies to Commit Healthcare Fraud and Violate the Anti-Kickback Statute at Sober Homes
LEXINGTON, Ky.- A Lexington man, Dashawn Dawkins, 34, was convicted on Wednesday by a federal grand jury in Lexington for conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud and conspiracy to receive kickbacks. Dawkins was convicted of the charges following a 3-day trial. Dawkins was a peer support specialist at Serenity Keeper’s, LLC (“Serenity Keepers”), a sober home…
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This Week at the State Capitol
This Week at the State Capitol April 2, 2026 From left, Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville; Rep. Shawn McPherson, R-Scottsville; and Rep. Ken Fleming, R-Louisville, prepare for a committee hearing Wednesday on Senate Bill 185, legislation related to Kentucky State University. A high-resolution photo is available here. FRANKFORT — A new state budget and major…
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London Man Sentenced for Methamphetamine Trafficking
LONDON, Ky. – A London man, Jimmy Barrett, 47, was sentenced on Wednesday to 220 months by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine. According to his plea agreement, on September 13, 2024, Barrett was driving back to London, Ky., after meeting with his source…
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Beshear expands African American Heritage Trail with 10 new sites
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Governor Andy Beshear has announced 10 new stops along the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail, expanding the state’s effort to preserve and celebrate the contributions of African Americans to Kentucky and the nation. The additions to the heritage trail, which is maintained by the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet, aim…