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By Sarah LaddKentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency Friday, Oct. 31, and directed $5 million from the state’s budget reserve trust fund to food banks that are part of the Feeding Kentucky network. This came on the same day a federal judge ruled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — After seven years representing one of Lexington’s most diverse and active council districts, District 11 Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds announced Monday she will not seek re-election in 2026 — ending a tenure marked by community outreach, bilingual engagement, and hands-on neighborhood work. Reynolds, first elected in 2018, said the decision was “extremely…

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…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (November 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…

Governor also declares state of emergency and orders funds to food bank network FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2025) – Days after challenging the Trump administration over its unlawful suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that a federal judge has ruled in favor of Kentucky, 24 other states…

Tomorrow, Lexington’s “A Sense of Place” initiative will dedicate a new historic marker at Cadentown Cemetery, honoring the lives and legacy of those laid to rest there.  “Cadentown is a very important piece of our city’s history, and we are proud to continue our work to preserve its history for future generations,” Mayor Linda…

Mayor Linda Gorton, Councilmember Jennifer Reynolds, community members and Lexington Parks & Recreation staff cut a ribbon Thursday to officially reopen a renovated and expanded neighborhood center at Valley Park – the Jesse Higginbotham Neighborhood Center. “Neighborhood centers like this, located in parks around Lexington, play an important role in people’s lives, and in…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 31, 2025) — A new University of Kentucky study used environmental DNA (eDNA) to search 90 sites across 73 rivers for Eastern hellbenders — large, secretive salamanders nicknamed “snot otters” and “lasagna lizards” for their mucous secretions and the skin folds that help them breathe. Now, a UK Martin-Gatton College of…

Corridor opens to traffic Friday, Oct. 31 PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) – Today, Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray, and local leaders celebrated the completion of the new U.S. Route 460 corridor in Pike County – a transformative 16.7-mile roadway connecting U.S. Route 23…

This afternoon, Lexington is hosting its sixth Clean Slate Expungement Clinic, offering people a second chance at life. Expungement can remove hurdles to voting, employment, education, and housing. The clinic continues until 5 p.m. today at the Davis Park Workforce Center, 501 De Roode St.  “Our Clean Slate Lexington Expungement Clinics have been well…