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‘UK at the Half:’ Join the Big Blue Nation
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…
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26-ORD-049 – Holly Alhasaei/Nelson County Correctional Center
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-049 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Holly Alhasaei/Nelson County Correctional Center Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Holly Alhasaei/Nelson County Correctional Center Summary: The Nelson County Correctional Center (“the Jail”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it conducted a diligent search and provided the requester…
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26-ORD-048 – Demonte Whitfield/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-048 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Demonte Whitfield/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Demonte Whitfield/Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex Summary: The Eastern Kentucky Correctional Complex (the “Complex”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied an inmate’s request for a certified account…
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26-ORD-046 – Tonya Hughes Simpson/Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-046 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Tonya Hughes Simpson/Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Tonya Hughes Simpson/Georgetown-Scott County Regional Airport Summary: The Georgetown–Scott County Regional Airport (“the Airport’) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by providing a copy of all existing records…
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26-ORD-050 – Lawrence Trageser/Zoneton Fire Protection District
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-050 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Lawrence Trageser/Zoneton Fire Protection District Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Lawrence Trageser/Zoneton Fire Protection District Summary: The Zoneton Fire Protection District (“the District”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it withheld home addresses and personal telephone numbers of…
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26-ORD-047 – Damon Cruse/Taylor County Sheriff’s Office
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-047 Date Issued: 2/12/2026 Parties: Damon Cruse/Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 12, 2026 In re: Damon Cruse/Taylor County Sheriff’s Office Summary: The Taylor County Sheriff’s Office (“the Sheriff’s Office”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not provide records that do not…
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Health care professionals bill gains committee approval
Health care professionals bill gains committee approval February 11, 2026 Sen. Donald Douglas, R-Nicholasville, testifies Wednesday on Senate Bill 72 during a Senate Health Services Committee meeting. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would let health care professionals refuse to participate in services that violate their conscience advanced…
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Automated license plate reader bill advances
Automated license plate reader bill advances February 11, 2026 Rep. John Hodgson, R-Fisherville, presented House Bill 58 during Wednesday’s House Judiciary Committee meeting. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — A Kentucky House bill that would limit the amount of time automated license plate reader data can be stored is on the…
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Lexington Man Sentenced for Money Laundering and Wire Fraud Involving COVID Relief Loans
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A Lexington man, John A. Hopkins, 48, was sentenced on Tuesday by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to 24 months, for money laundering and wire fraud arising out of fraudulently obtained Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. According to his plea agreement, from April 14, 2020,…
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Beef Systems Analyzer helps producers improve management, funding access
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2026) — The University of Kentucky Beef Extension Team has enhanced its Beef Systems Analyzer, an online management tool designed to help producers strengthen their operations through targeted, research-based recommendations. Supported by funding from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, the Beef Systems Analyzer evaluates key management areas — like nutrition, forage, health, genetics, reproduction and general practices — and generates customized recommendations based on…