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Lexington will skip waste collection on Labor Day, moving Monday pickups to Wednesday and closing three recycling facilities.

Astemo Americas announced a $112 million expansion of its Berea manufacturing operations that will create 114 jobs and potentially grow to $379 million with 282 jobs if fully implemented.

Lexington has not lost any federal grant funding to date, but the city has experienced a “close call”.

Gov. Andy Beshear responded to U.S. Rep. Andy Barr’s Aug. 25 letter questioning the validity of claims that 35 Kentucky rural hospitals face closure, calling the congressman’s statements misleading and blaming Medicaid cuts for the financial pressures on rural healthcare.

Astemo Americas will invest $112 million to expand its Madison County operations, creating 114 new jobs and boosting production of hybrid electric-vehicle motors at its Berea facilities.

The Public Arts Commission approved $20,000 in funding for a stained-glass quilt garden featuring 11 sculptures at the Lexington Senior Center, with the project expected to take about three months to complete following artist procurement of specialty glass.

Lextran will operate on Sunday schedules Monday, September 7 for Labor Day, with limited customer service hours at the Transit Center.

Kentucky has opened the nomination window for the 2026-2027 Education Support Staff Professional Award, with top nominees eligible for consideration for the national RISE Award. Nominations close Oct. 9.

Third Street Stuff & Coffee has permanently closed following a leadership transition and labor dispute with unionized staff who had struck in May over working conditions and workplace decision-making.

A Fayette County highway has been named in honor of Jim Mahan, a longtime farmer and agricultural leader who served in prominent roles throughout Kentucky’s agriculture community.