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Gov. Beshear Proclaims October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky
Industry continues to drive job gains, higher wages for Kentuckians FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) – Kentucky is a national leader in manufacturing, and today, Gov. Andy Beshear proclaimed October as Manufacturing Month, recognizing the industry as an essential driver of the commonwealth’s record economic growth and job creation. “Manufacturing is a huge reason…
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West Nile Update Press Release 10-02-25
State issues Health Alert for mosquito-borne illnesses as Lexington-Fayette County Health Department reports 4th case of West Nile (10-02-25) On September 30, 2025, The Kentucky Department for Public Health (KDPH) issued a Health Alert regarding an increase in Mosquito-borne Illnesses in Kentucky including West Nile Virus (WNV) and La Crosse virus. In Kentucky, 19…
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UK Fire Cats are ready when the call comes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) — Ben Geverdt doesn’t talk like a recruiter’s brochure. He speaks with the authority of a crew boss, someone who has experienced the fire line and understands the importance of shifting conditions. However, Geverdt isn’t a grizzled old hand. He’s a University of Kentucky forestry junior and this year’s crew…
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Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens
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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Lexington man admits to $517K COVID relief fraud, faces prison time
LEXINGTON, Ky. — A Lexington man has pleaded guilty to federal charges after admitting he fraudulently obtained more than half a million dollars in pandemic relief loans, using some of the money to pay personal expenses and invest in cryptocurrency. John Adam Hopkins entered his plea agreement Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Frankfort,…
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Kentucky State Police Post 12 Traffic Safety Checkpoint Announcement
FRANKFORT, Ky. (October 1, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP), Post 12 Frankfort, which provides coverage for Shelby, Spencer, Franklin, Anderson, Scott, Woodford, and Fayette counties, will be conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations in accordance with Kentucky State Police Policy and Procedures Manual. These checkpoints will be conducted in an effort…
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UK to lead federal research effort on East Palestine health impacts
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 1, 2025) — University of Kentucky scientists received $1.8 million through the National Institutes of Health (NIH) East Palestine, Ohio, Train Derailment Health Research Program to conduct critical research into the long-term health effects of the 2023 disaster. The funding — from NIH’s National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) — supports…
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E Seventh Street Homicide Investigation
The Lexington Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred this evening on E Seventh Street. On September 30, 2025, around 8:15 pm, officers were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of E Seventh Street for a reported shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located a victim who had been…
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UK researchers enrolling patients in trial to address rare pregnancy condition
UK HealthCare is the hospitals and clinics of the University of Kentucky. But it is so much more. It is more than 10,000 dedicated health care professionals committed to providing advanced subspecialty care for the most critically injured and ill patients from the Commonwealth and beyond. It also is the home of the state’s…
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Rising Stars Symposium to recognize innovative substance use disorder researchers
From left, Mariel Bello, Ph.D.; Allison Glasser, Ph.D.; and Daniel McCalley, Ph.D. 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…