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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 17, 2025) — A University of Kentucky team has been selected for the 2025-26 Scholars Transforming Through Research (STR) Program of the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR). The five-month program culminates in a two-day event March 2026 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Founded in 1978, CUR is a nonprofit association…

Lexington will now allow the use of Industrial Revenue Bonds for housing developments located within Lexington’s Urban Service Boundary, Mayor Linda Gorton said. The change is one of many Lexington has made recently to encourage the development of housing, especially workforce housing, and housing that is affordable.  “As Lexington continues to grow, we must…

Beginning Monday, Nov. 3, Rosemont Garden will be closed 24 hours/day from Lafayette Parkway to Cherrybark Drive for sanitary sewer construction.  This closure is expected to last until Friday, Dec. 5. Residents will be able to access their homes during construction.  Drivers should use Cherrybark Drive and Southland Drive to detour around the closure.…

Company has operated in the commonwealth for a decade   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced continued momentum within the state’s booming economy as Inked Brands, a rapidly growing diversified consumer products company, will relocate and expand in Bowling Green with a $10.7 million investment, creating 20 new Kentucky…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to oppose $24 billion in federal funding cuts from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), $537 million of which were awarded for Kentucky projects expected to create over 700 jobs. “The projects at risk of…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct.16, 2025) — Two years after successfully prioritizing multimedia and multiplatform storytelling, Kernel Media continues to advance its digital outreach across campus and the greater Lexington area. The 2024-25 academic year saw Kernel Media student publications — the Kentucky Kernel and KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion magazine — produce more video content than ever…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 16, 2025) — The University of Kentucky community is invited to the documentary film premiere of “Cracking the Code: Phil Sharp & the Biotech Revolution” 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Kentucky Theatre, with a post-screening conversation on UK biotech research, innovation and commercialization. “Cracking the Code,” directed by Bill Haney and narrated by…

West Maxwell Street from Oliver Lewis Way to Plunkett Street will be milled and paved from Monday, Oct. 20 – Friday, Oct. 24. There will be alternating lane closures from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Access to homes and businesses will be maintained during paving. Street parking will be unavailable. Drivers are reminded to…

Lawmakers discuss dismissed eviction expungement October 16, 2025 A file photo of the Kentucky State Capitol from the corner of Capital Avenue and W. State Street. FRANKFORT — A proposed House bill would seek to make housing more accessible for some renters who have been named in dismissed eviction cases. Rep. Susan Witten, R-Louisville,…

Project represents largest jobs announcement in Barren County in 18 years KINGSCOURT, Ireland (Oct. 15, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined leaders of Kingspan Group PLC, parent company of Tate, at the company’s Ireland headquarters, where company executives confirmed plans to locate Tate’s largest North American facility in Glasgow. The $61.2 million project represents…