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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 12, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, Pre-K for All, Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week, funding for local communities, Career and Technical Education Month, and funding to clean up open dump sites. The Governor named hockey player and Louisville native Chyna Taylor as this week’s Team…
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Presidents Day holiday waste collection schedule
Due to Presidents Day, there will be no City waste collection on Monday, Feb. 16. Residents and businesses that normally receive curbside pickup on Mondays will be served on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Put carts on the curb after 4 p.m. on Tuesday evening since trucks may come early in the morning. Curbside pickup on…
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Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic helps thousands
Lexington will host its seventh Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinic on Thursday, February 19, giving residents a chance to remove barriers to employment, housing, education, and voting. The clinic will take place from 1-4 p.m. at the Davis Park Workforce Center, 501 De Roode St. “I am so proud of the positive impact our…
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House bill on improving child care access advances
House bill on improving child care access advances February 12, 2026 Rep. Samara Heavrin, R-Leitchfield, explains how House Bill 6 would improve child care access in Kentucky during Thursday’s House Families and Children Committee meeting. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill stakeholders say will improve child care access for…
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Senate committee endorses first responder safety barrier bill
Senate committee endorses first responder safety barrier bill February 12, 2026 Sen. Matt Nunn, R-Sadieville, testifies Thursday on Senate Bill 104 to the Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill to ensure a “safety barrier” for first responders while they work advanced…
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‘UK at the Half:’ Join the Big Blue Nation
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…
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26-ORD-049 – Holly Alhasaei/Nelson County Correctional Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-049 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Holly Alhasaei/Nelson County Correctional Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Holly Alhasaei/Nelson County Correctional Center Summary: The Nelson County Correctional Center (“the Jail”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it conducted a diligent search and provided the requester…
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26-ORD-048 – Demonte Whitfield/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-048 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Demonte Whitfield/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Demonte Whitfield/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Summary: The Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (the “Complex”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied an inmate’s request for a certified account…
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26-ORD-046 – Tonya Hughes Simpson/Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-046 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Tonya Hughes Simpson/Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Tonya Hughes Simpson/Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport Summary: The Georgetown–Scott County Regional Airport (“the Airport’) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by providing a copy of all existing records…
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26-ORD-050 – Lawrence Trageser/Zoneton Fire Protection District
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-050 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Lawrence Trageser/Zoneton Fire Protection District Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Lawrence Trageser/Zoneton Fire Protection District Summary: The Zoneton Fire Protection District (“the District”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it withheld home addresses and personal telephone numbers of…