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The city is suspending garbage collection on Tuesday, Jan. 27. “Low temperatures continue to make it unsafe for our waste management employees to work outside, and it’s dangerous to operate these big trucks on slick residential streets,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “It’s also difficult for residents to get their carts to the curb.” With…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News A second case of measles was confirmed in Jessamine County, both in unvaccinated residents younger than 5 years old, according to state and local health officials. This is the second case of measles reported in Kentucky in 2026, and these are the first confirmed measles cases in Kentucky residents…

Lexington city offices that are not involved in winter weather response will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 27. “Bitter cold temperatures continue, slowing our recovery from this storm,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Lexington residents continue to help by staying off the streets. They have made a huge difference, keeping our streets safer. City employees also…

By Dr. Erin Wolf HorrellUniversity of Kentucky Since the early 1990s, there has been an increase in colorectal cancer among individuals under age 50 across the U.S. and throughout the world — a trend that has raised concerns across the medical community. Environmental changes since the 1950s, including increased consumption of processed foods and sedentary lifestyles, may have contributed to this increase, although researchers don’t yet…

Power outages have fallen to below 48,000; Gov. Beshear urges Kentuckians to stay off roads as crews continue working throughout the day FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director Eric Gibson, provided another update on severe winter weather affecting the commonwealth. Snow, sleet and ice have moved out of Kentucky, but Gov.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A former transportation supervisor for Tempur Sealy International has pleaded guilty in federal court to wire fraud after prosecutors say he stole more than $1 million from the company by misusing employee travel credit cards and submitting fabricated expense reports. Christian Silvers Velazquez, who also used the names Micah Bravery and…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A wave of plea agreements and newly scheduled sentencings is reshaping several major federal drug prosecutions in the Eastern District of Kentucky, according to recent court filings. In multiple unrelated cases involving allegations of opioid, fentanyl and cocaine trafficking, defendants who had been awaiting trial for months have instead moved toward…

This story was produced as part of a joint Equitable Cities Reporting Fellowship for Rural-Urban Issues between CivicLex and Next City. Two myths tend to shape how people talk about Kentucky and climate change. One is that the state is a “climate haven,” insulated from the worst effects of global warming. The other is that Kentuckians…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 26, 2026) — Students: have you checked out Alumni Gym or the Johnson Center lately? Many students don’t realize just how much Campus Recreation, housed within the Office for Student Success, has to offer. Beyond open gym access, Campus Recreation offers a range of opportunities to stay active, including group fitness…

At the University of Kentucky, students are at the center of all that we do. From the moment you become a Wildcat through graduation and beyond, the Office for Student Success is committed to supporting you. Comprised of five areas and 25 units, together, they have one vision — to help students live a life of…