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LEXINGTON, Ky. — Rep. Thomas Massie faces a delicate political calculation as he seeks reelection in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, with Republican primary voters deeply loyal to former President Donald Trump while Massie maintains an independent streak that has sometimes put him at odds with GOP leadership. Massie was unable to attend a recent…

By Ashley Murray, Kentucky Lantern · May 14, 2026 Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for chair of the Federal Reserve, testifies during his Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs confirmation hearing on April 21, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Kevin Warsh will officially take the lead at…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky announced it has selected Compass Group as its preferred partner for enterprise services, formalizing a long-term agreement designed to improve coordination and strengthen operations across the institution’s campus, healthcare facilities and athletics programs. The university provided an update to employees about commitments to protect jobs, pay and…

Kentucky released county unemployment data for March 2026, showing continued labor market improvement across all 120 counties compared to the previous year, according to the Kentucky Education and Workforce Cabinet. The data reflects a broader pattern of job recovery throughout the state. Earlier data from December showed similar gains, with unemployment falling in all…

By Paul Oliva, Web Editor · The Lexington Times · May 14, 2026 The Editor’s Notebook is an occasional column from The Lexington Times about local coverage choices — ours, and other newsrooms’. This one is about a story the Herald-Leader has the sources, the precedent, and the institutional knowledge to write, and so…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Wildcat Forum announced Friday that applications are now open for its Employee Educational Assistance Award, providing eligible staff members financial support to offset educational expenses. The award offers $250 reimbursements to help cover books, materials, supplies and fees associated with UK coursework. The deadline for Summer 2026…

The Kentucky State Police Post 12 announced it will conduct periodic traffic safety checkpoints at approved locations throughout its jurisdiction, which includes Anderson, Fayette, Franklin, Scott, Shelby, Spencer and Woodford counties. The checkpoints will focus on detecting operator impairment, verifying valid driver licenses, and confirming proper vehicle registration and insurance. Officers will address any…

By McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern · May 14, 2026 Max Morley (Photo by Morley’s campaign) A Louisville Democrat has ended his campaign after a door camera video showing him taking a flyer out of a mailbox surfaced.  Max Morley, one of the three candidates hoping to primary embattled state Rep. Daniel Grossberg next week,…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council is scheduled to consider a diverse slate of business items Thursday evening, including major water quality projects, housing assistance amendments and the abolishment of a local opioid commission, according to the council’s published agenda. The meeting, set for 6 p.m. at Council Chambers, includes second readings…

By McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern · May 14, 2026 Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, far right, takes photos with a supporter during a festival in Vanceburg. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna Horsley) LEXINGTON — Thomas Massie is not Dalton Henry’s congressman. But the Floridian still stood outside KET on May 4 to show his…