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Lexington residents debate unaffordable housing amid modest but cumulative rent increases, while the superintendent’s botched resignation attempt—first announced, then denied, then followed by administrative leave—dominates frustration with school leadership.

Kentucky’s tourism industry generated a record $14.6 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting 96,993 jobs, marking the fourth consecutive record year for the sector.

The newly approved budget ups spending for the city’s winter storm response, and directs nearly $300 million for Public Safety, including fire, police and other divisions.

Whip-poor-wills in the state and across the eastern half of the country are experiencing a severe “rapid and sustained” decline that scientists say has been happening for decades.

Lexington activated Phase One of its Heat Plan as temperatures climbed to the mid-90s, triggering city protocols to protect vulnerable residents through Thursday.

Kentucky sophomore Collins Kiprop Kipngok advanced to the NCAA steeplechase final by winning his semifinal with a season-best 8:24.39 on the opening day of the championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 10.

The Fayette County Public School Board placed Superintendent Manny Liggins on leave Wednesday and named Assistant Superintendent Bill Bradford as acting superintendent following a closed-session board meeting.

The Fayette County Board of Education voted unanimously to place Superintendent Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave pending an employment review. Assistant Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford was named acting superintendent.

Nearly 2,200 Fayette County residents will receive notices that their medical debt has been forgiven in the third wave of a local medical debt relief initiative.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet closed lanes on Harrodsburg Road at Lane Allen Road on June 11 to repair a pavement dip at the busy south Lexington intersection.