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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…

Ainsley Saurers, a journalism senior at UK, shares personal tips on resources and services that have impacted her college career.  LEXINGTON, Ky (Oct. 20, 2025) — It’s that time of the year — midterms. The University of Kentucky has many resources to assist you with staying on track and making it through midterms with success.…

Two people have been cited after parachuting off of the Clays Ferry Bridge earlier today.  On October 20, 2025, around 3:05 pm, officers were dispatched to the 9000 block of Old Richmond Rd for a welfare check after two individuals were seen parachuting from the Clays Ferry Bridge. Both subjects were gone before officers…

This Tuesday, October 21st at 1pm, Council will hold a Committee of the Whole (COW) meeting to decide how to allocate the city’s fund balance from Fiscal Year 25 (FY25). The fund balance is essentially leftover money from the previous budget year. The balance can come from several sources: more revenue or lower expenses…

In Tuesday, October 21st’s Council Work Session, Lextran General Manager Fred Combs will present an overview of Lextran’s Microtransit Feasibility Study and share steps Lextran would need to take for a microtransit pilot to happen. 💼 Download the Presentation: You can review the presentation slides starting on page 38 of this packet. 🙋‍♀️ What…

On September 19, 2025, Trump passed an executive order requiring international applicants to pay a $100,000 fee to acquire H-1B visas, a program that allows employers to hire skilled workers in specialized positions. The new fee will affect a wide range of industries, including education, healthcare, technology, and research. Proponents of Trump’s new policy…

Judges decided the winner of the 2025 Federal Duck Stamp contest on Friday, September 19th. I watched the livestream, along with about 1,700 other fans. James Hautman’s acrylic painting of three Buffleheads in flight rose above the other 289 entries to capture first place. The image will grace the 2026-2027 Duck Stamp.  Jim and…

Commonwealth ranked 8th in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Global Groundwork Index   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted yet another strong national recognition for the commonwealth’s economic growth and future preparedness as Kentucky placed 8th in Site Selection magazine’s 2025 Global Groundwork Index, which is based on capital investment…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2025) — Federal prosecutors have charged Renato Benites Echegaray of Lexington with conspiring to distribute more than a pound of cocaine after agents seized drugs and cash from multiple homes linked to him, according to a newly filed criminal complaint. A sworn affidavit from DEA Task Force Officer Zachary Travis…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kevin Hall, a co-owner of HRS Autocare in Jessamine County, has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge alleging he withheld payroll taxes from employees for years but didn’t turn the money over to the IRS, according to a plea agreement filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Lexington. The…