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By Elizabeth ChapinUniversity of Kentucky A groundbreaking study, led by Dr. Graham Warren at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, along with international collaborators, could change the way lung cancer is diagnosed and treated. The research, published Sept. 8 in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, found that patients’ smoking status at the time of…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 13, 2025) – The Kentucky State Police (KSP) Post 12 Frankfort is continuing to investigate a multi-vehicle collision on I-64 westbound in Woodford County near the 61-mile marker. At approximately 7:30 p.m. (EDT), KSP was contacted by Versailles Police Department requesting the reconstruction and investigation of a fatal collision. The preliminary…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 15, 2025) — With new students and new stories, the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center’s ACTION program has published the latest edition of its book, “Cancer in Appalachia: A Collection of Youth-told Stories, Volume Two.” The collection features fictional short stories and poems by high school and undergraduate students from Appalachian…

UK HealthCare and the UK Cooperative Extension Service is set to host the annual “Be Healthy Bash,” a free festival dedicated to nutrition, fitness and emotional wellness, part of the city’s 250th anniversary celebration. The event is set to take place 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Saturday, September 20, at the Fayette County Extension…

In Tuesday, September 16th’s Budget, Finance, and Economic Development (BFED) Committee, Danielle Clore, CEO of the Kentucky Nonprofit Network and Lexington Nonprofit Coalition, will talk with Councilmembers about how Lexington’s nonprofits are being impacted by federal funding cuts and uncertainty. 💼 Download the Presentation: You can review the presentation slides starting on page 40…

On Tuesday, September 16th at 5:30pm, the Fayette County Public Schools (FCPS) Board of Education will vote to commission an external audit of the District’s financial situation. School Board Chair Tyler Murphy called the special meeting last week after growing requests from public members for an external audit. Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has said an…

In the September 18th Council Meeting, Council will have a final vote to approve this year’s winter warming homeless shelter at 1306 Versailles Road, the site of the city’s electronics recycling center. The shelter will run from November 2025 to April 2026. LFUCG has operated a temporary winter homelessness shelter for the past two…

In Tuesday, September 16th’s Council Work Session, Council will discuss whether to move ahead with a proposal to construct a new City Hall at 200 West Vine Street. 💼 Download the Presentation: You can review the presentation slides starting on page 77 of this packet. LFUCG has been trying to build or purchase a…

Helping highlight the importance of HIV awareness and prevention within the Hispanic community FREE HIV testing — first 10 get free gift cards Blood pressure checks and vaccines (Flu, T-dap) provided by Bluegrass Community Health Center. October 6th, 2025 3pm-6pmCommunity Action Council1169 Winburn Dr.

Funding to support project approved during 2022 Regular Legislative Session, broke ground in August 2023   COVINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 12, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear recognized leaders of several Northern Kentucky organizations who gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new OneNKY Center in Covington. The center brings together Northern Kentucky groups…