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Technology firm to launch strategic research and development partnership with WKU   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted new and exciting momentum in the state’s technology sector as Caza Innovations, a high-growth research and technology firm specializing in commercial applications of advanced materials, biotechnology and data systems, announced plans…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 4, 2025) — A University of Kentucky researcher is developing electro-photonic circuits, a technology that could dramatically reduce the energy demands of computing and communication in the age of artificial intelligence. Ishan Thakkar, the Reese S. Terry Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UK Stanley and Karen Pigman College of…

Lexington’s 250th anniversary celebration will continue in September with several milestone events, Mayor Linda Gorton said today.  “All year long, we have been curating a celebration that is for Lexington, by Lexington, and about Lexington,” Gorton said. September highlights include: On Sunday, September 7, Lexington native and internationally recognized, award-winning composer Shawn Okpebholo will…

PRINCETON/MAYFIELD, Ky. (Sep. 2, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and representatives from The Hope Initiative to present two families keys to new homes in Princeton and Mayfield following the 2021 tornadoes. “After such heartbreak and loss, today is a day of healing and hope as we see these two families –…

Applications received by Nov. 1 will be fully reviewed for consideration in 2025   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear encouraged Kentucky’s small businesses that are creating jobs and investing in our communities to apply for a tax credit of up to $25,000 through the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 3, 2025) — The University of Kentucky, through UK Innovate, has a new partnership with LifeSciKY, a nonprofit life sciences incubator, to accelerate innovation, research translation, startup growth and bioeconomy ecosystem development across Kentucky. LifeSciKY focuses on connecting innovations with critical resources — from affordable lab space and state-of-the-art equipment to collaborative…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 2, 2025) — Applications are now open for membership in Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society. Membership is available to sophomores, juniors and seniors (by credit hours) enrolled in a degree-granting program, as well as graduate and professional students, faculty, staff and administrators. Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes and encourages superior…

The government is once again offering nonprofits organizations the opportunity to compete for capital grants. “These grants are important because nonprofits often find that the grants they can qualify for cannot be used for capital expenses, which often means capital needs do not get addressed,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “Nonprofits provide important services in…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A state-mandated rewrite of Lexington’s rules on manufactured homes headlines the Urban County Planning Commission’s Zoning Committee meeting Thursday, setting up what could be a significant shift in how the city handles affordable housing. Commissioners will review a zoning ordinance text amendment that updates local definitions and standards for manufactured housing…