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by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom January 7, 2026 Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session is gonna be a long one, and Queer Kentucky is here to help. Meet Queer Kentucky’s #KYGA26 Bill Tracker. For the second year in a row, this will be your go-to spot for real-time updates on key…

The City of Lexington is offering Fayette County residents a free trash disposal day for non-hazardous household waste this Saturday, Jan. 10 from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station, 1505 Old Frankfort Pike.  Fayette County residents can dispose of up to one pickup truck load of non-hazardous household waste…

A juvenile has been charged in connection with a shooting that occurred in last night on Hedgewood Court.  On Monday, January 5, 2026, around 6:53 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 200 block of Hedgewood Court for a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located a female victim who…

A Lexington man accused of selling cocaine and illegal machine guns to undercover federal agents has agreed to plead guilty, ending a case that federal prosecutors say involved multiple drug deals and the trafficking of fully automatic firearms in Fayette County. Chayanne Nolasco-Garcia, also known as “Spazz,” entered into a plea agreement with federal…

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…

by Olivia Krauth, Queer Kentucky | Kentucky’s Only LGBTQ+ Newsroom January 6, 2026 Nearly every seat in Frankfort will be up for grabs in 2026, and Queer Kentucky is here to help you make sense of what Kentucky House and Senate candidates could be on your ballot Kentucky’s state legislature has 138 seats —…

The Lex End Homelessness Continuum of Care (CoC) is seeking teams of volunteers to take part in LexCount, an annual count of the number of individuals identified as being without shelter in Lexington. Volunteers will visit outdoor locations, conduct a count of the number of individuals and households identified to be without shelter, complete…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Several Kentucky laws related to health went into effect  Jan. 1, ranging from THC-infused drinks to new rules around colon cancer screening. THC-infused drink sales Senate Bill 202, signed into law March 25, 2025, bans the sale of THC-infused drinks at Kentucky fairs and festivals on Jan. 1. THC-infused…

State health officials announced on Dec. 30 that a Kenton County child died from influenza, marking the first pediatric flu death this season. “Our hearts are with the family during this incredibly difficult time,” Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, said in a news release. “This is a…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News Kentucky State Police have charged a Campton woman with first-degree fetal homicide after authorities say she told them she took medication “to complete an abortion” and then buried a “developed male infant” in a “shallow grave” on her property. Melinda S. Spencer, 35, was also charged with abuse of…