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Medicaid board hears proposal on assisted living waiver September 11, 2025 Rep. Deanna Gordon, R-Richmond, testifies Tuesday during a Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The state Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board heard about a proposal Tuesday that would extend coverage to help Kentucky families…

The City of Lexington is proud to welcome 18 new and recertifying businesses to Green Check, a green business sustainability certification program. These businesses join a growing network of organizations committed to sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. New members joining the program this year include Triton International (Gold), Cathedral of Christ the King (Silver),…

The Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp today announced the winning companies for its second round of Challenge Grant funding, supporting transformative agricultural startups that are helping reshape the future of food, farming and sustainability in Kentucky. The Challenge Grant program, launched to attract and grow agtech and food-based businesses in the Commonwealth, received applications from…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 10, 2025) — In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, today Gov. Andy Beshear directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Sunday, Sept. 14, out of respect for Charles James “Charlie” Kirk, who was fatally shot at a speaking engagement in Utah…

The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect from a shooting that occurred on West Short Street last month. On August 29, 2025, around 2:12 am, officers were dispatched to the 300 block of West Short St for a shooting with a victim. When officers arrived, they located…

Expansion is strategic partnership with Western Kentucky University   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 9, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced  OgMentum ARK, a newly formed technology enterprise, plans to locate its headquarters and research and development operations in Bowling Green. The $475,000 project is expected to generate at least 24 high-wage jobs within the…

El Departamento de Salud de Lexington-Condado de Fayette (LFCHD), en colaboración con la Sociedad Protectora de Animales de Lexington y el Centro de Control y Cuidado de Animales de Lexington-Condado de Fayette, se complace en anunciar una clínica de bajo costo de vacunas antirrábicas para perros, gatos y hurones. El LFCHD exhorta a los…

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD), in partnership with the Lexington Humane Society and Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control, is excited to announce a low-cost rabies vaccination clinic for dogs, cats, and ferrets. The LFCHD encourages pet owners to take advantage of this opportunity to protect their pets and comply with local regulations. This…

That’s the question inspiring conversations at the Rural Assembly’s annual virtual gathering this month. Rural Assembly Everywhere, A Bigger Pie: Cultivating Abundance in a Time of Scarcity. will bring together rural leaders, community members, artists, and allies to connect and explore ideas, opportunities, and challenges together. Registration is free and open to all for…

This story was originally published by Stateline. Wildland firefighters were stunned when federal immigration authorities last week raided an active wildfire response in Washington state, arresting two firefighters and sidelining crews for hours. Wildfire veterans say the operation was nearly unprecedented, a breach in longstanding protocol that federal agents don’t disrupt emergency responders to…