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Shop for a Cause – Beaumont Kroger
A Day of Giving Back at Beaumont Kroger The Lexington community came together for our “Shop for a Cause” event at Beaumont Kroger and it was nothing short of amazing! With your help, the event was a huge success, collecting essential items like bottles, diapers, and blankets. These generous donations will directly benefit families…
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University of Kentucky professor suspended for criticizing Israel now has legal representation
LEXINGTON, K.Y., — A University of Kentucky professor suspended for criticizing Israel’s conduct in the Gaza war now has legal representation thanks to the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. Ramsi Woodcock had established a steady career as a law professor at UK, where he has taught for seven years. He earned tenure in 2022…
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Lexington hosts Cities United, releases ONE Lexington strategic plan
Cities United, a national nonprofit organization focused on building sustainable, community-led strategies for safety and well-being, has brought its Leading the Way Tour to Lexington in partnership with ONE Lexington. As part of the visit, Cities United has been connecting with local leaders, youth, and community members to strengthen strategies aimed at reducing violence.…
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Stronger Together: Central Kentucky communities launch regional climate action plan
Six communities in Central Kentucky are working together to protect the environment and build a better future. This effort has resulted in the Central Kentucky Climate Action Plan that covers Bourbon, Clark, Jessamine, Fayette, Scott and Woodford counties, which make up the Lexington-Fayette Metropolitan Statistical Area. This regional roadmap offers a set of strategies…
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Back-to-School Safety Tips
Back to School = Smart + Safe! As the new school year begins, let’s make safety a priority. Walking Safety No texting, no headphones, when walking kids should walk alert and aware. Always walk on the sidewalk; if none, walk facing traffic. Stop and look left‑right‑left before crossing and use crosswalks wherever possible. Bus…
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Kentucky Lawmakers Examine the Power of Prescribed Fire to Protect Forests, Wildlife, and Rural Economies
Frankfort, Kentucky – The Interim Joint Committee on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology heard testimony this week from the Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources about the critical role prescribed fires play in reducing wildfire risk, supporting rural economies, and sustaining Kentucky’s iconic industries. Experts presented the Kentucky…
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Revealed: The most popular NFL jersey in Kentucky
A new study has revealed the most popular 2025 NFL jerseys in Kentucky, and two stars are tied on top. The research from FlashPicks, a betting picks, parlays, predictions and news brand, analyzed 2025 Google search volume data in each US State for 475 of the most high-profile NFL players, to find the most popular…
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250LEX celebrates Lexington’s business community
Mayor Linda Gorton today joined representatives of Commerce Lexington, the 250Lex Commission, and the Red Mile to highlight Lexington Business Month, part of the city’s year-long 250thanniversary celebration. “We’re now over halfway through our 250th anniversary, and there’s still so much more to come,” Gorton said. “In August, we are celebrating the legacy of…
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UK students ‘grow in the workplace’ through John Deere summer internships
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 5, 2025) — Each summer, University of Kentucky students gain valuable experience through internships. Jakayla Allen and Gabryele Carter, both agricultural economics seniors in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE), interned with John Deere for the second time this summer. Growing up in Middletown, Delaware, Allen would drive through rural…
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Mayor cuts ribbon to open Community Paramedicine office
Mayor Linda Gorton and Fire Chief Jason Wells this morning cut a ribbon to officially open new offices for Lexington’s Community Paramedicine program. “These new offices will streamline and support the work of Community Paramedicine, which has transformed how the Lexington Fire Department responds to complex, high-need populations,” Gorton said Since it began in…