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Mayor Linda Gorton today ended the city’s state of emergency, and planned to reopen city offices at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. “Although the bitter cold continues, our road crews have made progress,” Gorton said. “A delayed start Wednesday is a safer choice for our employees, and for anyone who has business with the…

Lexington city offices will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 28, on a two-hour delay. Government offices that are not involved in winter weather response will open at 10 a.m. Wednesday. “Although the bitter cold continues, our road crews have made progress,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “A delayed start time will help employees get to work safely.”

Kentucky remains under Extreme Cold Warning until 11 a.m. EST; power outages have fallen significantly, road work continues FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear provided the latest update on response efforts to the weekend’s winter storm, along with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Jim Gray and Kentucky Emergency Management (KYEM) Director…

This story was originally published by Canary Media. The U.S. House just voted to cancel efficiency standards for new manufactured homes — a move that could hit especially hard in the Southeast, where such housing is common and energy insecurity is high. The measure would rescind 2022 criteria for insulation, air sealing, and other energy-saving features in prefabricated,…

Allen Page, assistant professor in the UK Department of Veterinary Science, shares how his research works to improve safety and welfare for equine athletes by identifying horses at risk for injuries. Photo by Ben Corwin, Research Communications. As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) — The Chellgren Center for Undergraduate Excellence at the University of Kentucky will give students an opportunity to learn about a unique educational program next week. Designed for second-year students, the Chellgren Student Fellows Program (also known as the Chellows program) provides experiences that go beyond the classroom. The open house and information session will help…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 27, 2026) — By applying the focus and persistence he practices at table tennis to his Alzheimer’s research, doctoral student Xizhi Xu is already making his mark at the University of Kentucky College of Public Health. Xu is studying biostatistics with a concentration in genetics and Alzheimer’s disease, a condition that affects memory…

By Melissa PatrickKentucky Health News A number of health-related bills are on the move, and a news release from the Legislative Research Commission summed some of them up following the third week of the 2026 legislative session. They are: Firefighter Death Benefits – House Bill 34, sponsored by Rep. Kim Banta, R-Ft. Mitchell, would…

Kentucky Health News The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky has awarded four grants aimed at strengthening health and well-being in Kentucky communities. The organizations receiving the grants were selected through the foundation’s unsolicited grant application process, which allows organizations an opportunity to seek support for projects that may not align with the focus or…

UK HealthCare Before you grab your snow shovel or start your snow blower, take a moment to think about your heart. Clearing snow is a risk factor for heart attacks. The combination of colder temperatures, which can restrict blood flow and increase blood pressure, and an uptick in physical exertion, puts a strain on…