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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 19, 2025) — A University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center study reveals how prostate cancer cells adapt their metabolism to thrive in bone tissue, offering a potential new treatment target for patients with advanced disease. The research, led by Ka Wing Fong, Ph.D., and published in Molecular Cancer Research, identifies a…

In schools across the nation, STEM teachers are in high demand. STEM Education faculty in the UK College of Education are using a $1.7 million grant to help prepare more STEM teachers. Photo by College of Education. As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do…

The current closure of Rosemont Garden from Lafayette Parkway to Cherrybark Drive has been extended to early February, 2026. This is a 24 hour/day closure for sanitary sewer construction.  Drivers should use Cherrybark Drive and Southland Drive to detour around the closure. Drive slowly and watch for workers and pedestrians.  Residents will be able…

One person has been arrested following a road rage incident that occurred earlier today.  On Thursday, December 18, 2025, around 9:00 am, officers were dispatched to the area of Appian Court and Centre Parkway for a road rage incident with shots fired. When officers arrived, they learned that the suspect was driving at a…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; his upcoming State of the Commonwealth address; the state budget; declining highway fatalities; and Kentucky Emergency Management warming centers. The Governor named Santa Claus, along with everyone else working to make Christmas special this year, as this week’s Team…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; his upcoming State of the Commonwealth address; the state budget; declining highway fatalities; and Kentucky Emergency Management warming centers. The Governor named Santa Claus, along with everyone else working to make Christmas special this year, as this week’s Team…

Top three years for new-location and expansion investment have come during Beshear administration FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Kentucky’s continued economic strength as he announced that 2025 was the commonwealth’s second-best year on record for new investments within the private sector, with $10.5 billion in projects announced, which…

Hebron location is company’s largest warehouse operation   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted further momentum in Kentucky’s distribution and logistics sector, as Stord announced plans to expand its existing Hebron facility with a more-than-$40 million investment over the next several years that will create over 500 well-paying jobs…

Company focused on increasing sales of current lines and introducing new products   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced another significant investment in Kentucky’s manufacturing industry as Midwest Equipment Manufacturing Inc. shared plans to invest $15 million to expand its operations in Maysville and create 66 new, skilled jobs.…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 18, 2025) — Growing up on a fourth-generation farm in Hardin County, Kentucky, Maggie Board danced competitively for 16 years. After graduating from Elizabethtown High School, Board decided to take off the ballet shoes and consider what was best for her academically versus athletically. She chose to attend the University of Kentucky. “Both of my…