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Kentucky women’s golf finished eighth at the Folds of Honor Collegiate in Michigan, led by senior Cathryn Brown’s tied-for-ninth individual finish. The preseason 31st-ranked Wildcats will return home for their next tournament later this month in Lexington.

The University of Kentucky Wildcats announced their 2027 SEC softball schedule, featuring eight three-game conference series beginning in mid-March. The SEC tournament will move to Madison, Alabama for the first time as a permanent neutral site, moving away from rotating among conference campuses.

Solarize Lexington, a city program offering 20 percent discounts on solar panel installation, is accepting applications through Oct. 2. The program has expanded to five surrounding counties and will hold its final workshop Sept. 14.

Gov. Beshear outlined progress on economic development and education initiatives in a Team Kentucky Update, emphasizing expansion of universal pre-K pilot programs to four school districts and continued investments in infrastructure and workforce development.

VisitLEX is conducting a resident sentiment survey through September 23 to gather Fayette County residents’ input on tourism development and its impact on their community, with results to guide future tourism planning.

Households in Lexington and Louisville carry an estimated $4.62 billion in combined credit card debt, with average balances slightly above or below the national average amid historically elevated interest rates.

GE Appliances earned recognition as one of Fast Company’s 2026 Best Workplaces for Innovators, with particular praise for its culture of innovation among skilled workers and manufacturing employees.

The Lexington-Fayette Police and Fire Pension Board increased the employer contribution rate to 51.24% during its Wednesday meeting and approved several retirement and disability cases, while honoring three deceased members of the police and fire departments.

The Lexington Homelessness Prevention and Intervention Board heard updates on local shelter operations, staffing challenges, and new policies designed to improve services for those experiencing homelessness, as providers continue to grapple with funding constraints and capacity limits.

The Louisville-based TurfMutt Foundation is encouraging Kentucky homeowners to prioritize fall yard work, including aerating compacted soil, overseeding bare areas, managing leaves and continuing irrigation before winter arrives.