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Phoenix Building closed again Thursday
The Lexington Fayette Urban-County Government Phoenix Building will remain closed on Thursday, March 19, due to a power outage. Government offices in the building, located at 101 E. Vine St., include the Divisions of Planning, Building Inspection, Code Enforcement, Metro Employees Credit Union branch, and the Property Valuation Administrator.
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Bill on financial exploitation of seniors passes the House
Bill on financial exploitation of seniors passes the House March 18, 2026 Rep. Matt Lockett, R-Nicholasville, speaks on House Bill 794 on the House floor on Wednesday. The legislation would change how the state handles financial exploitation of seniors. A high-res version is available here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would strengthen Kentucky laws against…
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Budget bills advance with strong support
Budget bills advance with strong support March 18, 2026 Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights, speaks Wednesday on the Senate floor. McDaniel, chair of the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, gave an overview of budget-related legislation. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Senate advanced four budget-related bills Wednesday with bipartisan support…
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Student earns international Platinum Viddy Award for Lewis Honors College video
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) — A University of Kentucky student has earned international recognition for a video created for the UK Lewis Honors College. Alex Masterson, a UK sophomore and honors student, received a Platinum Award in the 2025 Viddy Awards for a long-form recruitment video titled “Experience Honors Education.” The Platinum Award…
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‘Behind the Blue’: The science of March Madness
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 19, 2026) – March Madness is built on split-second decisions, emotional swings and the thrill of uncertainty. From game-winning shots and busted brackets to late-night tip-offs and watch parties with friends, the NCAA tournament offers more than drama on the court — it also creates a window into how people think,…
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26-ORD-109 – La’Daya Daniels/Ashland Police Department
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-109 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: La’Daya Daniels/Ashland Police Department Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: La’Daya Daniels/Ashland Police Department Summary: The Ashland Police Department (“the Department”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it withheld records under KRS 61.878(1)(h) but failed to identify the types of records…
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26-ORD-105 – Vivian Miles/Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-105 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Vivian Miles/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Vivian Miles/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Summary: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“the Cabinet”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not conduct an…
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26-ORD-110 – Nathan McCamish/Lexington Police Department
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-110 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Nathan McCamish/Lexington Police Department Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Nathan McCamish/Lexington Police Department Summary: The Lexington Police Department (“the Department”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request on the basis of residency when the requester stated the…
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26-ORD-108 – Michelle Green-Young/Fayette County Detention Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-108 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Michelle Green-Young/Fayette County Detention Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Michelle Green-Young/Fayette County Detention Center Summary: The Fayette County Detention Center (“the Center”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by failing to cite the applicable statutory exception and explain how it…
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26-ORD-107 – Jennifer Simpson/Adair County Sheriff’s Office
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-107 Date Issued: 3/19/2026 Parties: Jennifer Simpson/Adair County Sheriff’s Office Download Full PDF Opinion Content: March 19, 2026 In re: Jennifer Simpson/Adair County Sheriff’s Office Summary: The Adair County Sheriff’s Office (“the Sheriff”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by not conducting a diligent search for any existing, responsive records upon…