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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced temporary closures of Lancaster Avenue and Barnes Mill Road in Richmond on Thursday, Aug. 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for Eastern Kentucky University’s Big E Welcome Walk.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has fully activated a new traffic signal on westbound U.S. 60 (Versailles Road) at its intersection with southbound New Circle Road in Fayette County. The signal, which underwent testing in yellow flash mode starting Aug. 9, became operational Aug. 19 after a weather-related delay and significantly alters traffic patterns at…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will shift I-75 southbound traffic into a new configuration beginning Aug. 18 as work continues on a bridge restoration project over David Fork of Elkhorn Creek near mile point 110.5 in Fayette County.

Cirque Du Luxe, an animal-free modern circus founded by fifth-generation performer Frank Diaz, brings its big top to Boone County Fairgrounds September 3-6 with international acrobats, aerialists and comedians.

Captain Richard Karnath, a respected Mississippi River steamboat pilot and member of a three-generation river family, died at 81. He held a First Class Pilot License covering nearly 1,800 river miles and served aboard the Delta Queen, Mississippi Queen, and American Queen.

Josh Ostertag, director of Thomas More University’s Bishop Foys Scholars Program, is expanding the faith-based initiative with new mentorship structures and formation opportunities designed to help students discover purpose during the 2026-2027 academic year.

The 122nd Kentucky State Fair runs through August 30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center, drawing more than 600,000 visitors to celebrate the state’s agricultural heritage, livestock competitions, and entertainment traditions.

Former University of Kentucky student Laken Snelling pleaded guilty Friday to first-degree manslaughter and other charges in the death of her newborn son, whose body was found in a trash bag in a closet at her Lexington home last August. Snelling faces a recommended sentence of 10 years for manslaughter.

Northern Kentucky municipalities addressed surveillance concerns and firefighting staffing challenges, with Independence residents opposing Flock license plate reader cameras and Edgewood reducing firefighter work weeks to retain personnel.

Pilot Travel Center in Walton has completed a major renovation and donated $10,000 to GO Pantry, supporting weekend food assistance for Northern Kentucky students.