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KYTC Schedules Lane Closure on KY 713 in Montgomery County
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a scheduled lane closure on KY 713 (Spencer Road) in Montgomery County on Tuesday, April 14, according to KYTC District 7. The closure will occur near mile point 7.6 beginning around 9 a.m., weather permitting. Work is expected to be completed within approximately…
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26-ORD-162 – Kenneth Cooke/University of Kentucky
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-162 Date Issued: 4/13/2026 Parties: Kenneth Cooke/University of Kentucky Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 13, 2026 In re: Kenneth Cooke/University of Kentucky Summary: The University of Kentucky (“the University”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide materials that are not “public records” within the…
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KYTC Plans Pavement Marking Work in Boyle, Mercer Counties
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will conduct scheduled pavement marking work at intersections in Boyle and Mercer counties from Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 17, weather permitting, according to a KYTC District 7 press release. Contractors will update pavement arrows and lane markings at the affected intersections using thermoplastic application. Work…
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26-ORD-161 – Travon Byers/Kentucky State University
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-161 Date Issued: 4/13/2026 Parties: Travon Byers/Kentucky State University Download Full PDF Opinion Content: April 13, 2026 In re: Travon Byers/Kentucky State University Summary: Kentucky State University (“the University”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it failed to give a sufficiently detailed explanation of how an exception to the Act…
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Explosion sparks major investigation at Orlean Circle home
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A house fire caused by an explosion displaced residents and brought federal investigators to Lexington on Sunday morning, according to a report from the city government. The Lexington Fire Department was dispatched around 7:45 a.m. on Sunday to reports of a structure fire at a Lexington home on the 700 block…
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Orlean Circle Structure Fire Investigation
The Lexington Police Department and Lexington Fire Department are investigating a house fire that occurred this morning. On Sunday, April 12, 2026, around 7:45 am, the Lexington Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at a residence in the 700 block of Orlean Circle. The Lexington Fire Department worked to extinguish the fire…
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Gov. Beshear Signs Legislation To Protect Children, Support Survivors of Sexual Assault and Rape
House Bills 4, 134, 521, 778 FRANKFORT, Ky. (April 10, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear signed House Bills 4, 134, 521 and 778 to better protect children across the commonwealth and to provide more support to survivors of sexual assault and rape. “We have a sacred duty to protect our fellow Kentuckians…
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Beshear Signs Bills to Protect Children, Support Assault Survivors
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear has signed legislation aimed at strengthening protections for children and expanding support services for survivors of sexual assault and rape, according to the Office of the Governor. The governor signed four House Bills — HB 4, HB 134, HB 521, and HB 778 — as part of the…
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Lexington’s budget season begins: How you can weigh in
Lexington’s budget-making season is kicking into high gear, with Mayor Linda Gorton expected to lay out her priorities in a budget address Tuesday, April 14th. It will take place at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Lexington’s Government Center, located at 200 East Main Street. Recordings are also typically made available on LexTV,…
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Lexington budget season underway; public input sought through April
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Lexington’s annual budgeting process is entering its public phase, with Mayor Linda Gorton scheduled to present her budget priorities Tuesday, April 14th, according to CivicLex. The mayor’s address will take place at 3 p.m. in the Council Chamber of Lexington’s Government Center, located at 200 East Main Street. Residents unable to…