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Adkins enters 2027 Kentucky governor’s race
Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, announced Tuesday that he is entering the 2027 Kentucky gubernatorial race, marking a major entry into the Democratic primary.
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7Brew’s rapid expansion, Ale-8 scarcity, daycare costs, Flock cameras spark debate
On r/Lexington, residents debate 7Brew’s rapid expansion, celebrate rare Ale-8-One flavors, swap daycare pricing, and question the city’s Flock camera transparency.
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Health Department to Spray for Mosquitoes in East Lexington
The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes early Thursday morning, July 23, in the 40505 zip code after a trap caught a large number of the insects near Johnsdale Drive.
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Kentuckians brace for severe storms, possible tornadoes
Kentucky is under alert for a significant severe weather outbreak featuring damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. Residents are urged to prepare and monitor weather conditions closely.
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Lexington mobilizes ahead of severe weather threat on July 21
Mayor Linda Gorton warned Lexington residents to prepare for severe weather Tuesday, with a Level 3-of-5 risk for numerous severe thunderstorms. City departments have been placed on standby to respond to potential power outages, downed trees and traffic disruptions.
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FCPS approves pay increase for acting superintendent
The Fayette County Board of Education has approved a contract giving additional pay to Acting Superintendent Dr. Bill Bradford as he leads the district.
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KET host Renee Shaw to retire from Kentucky public television
Renee Shaw, a decorated journalist and longtime host on Kentucky Education Television, is retiring from the public broadcaster. Shaw has been a familiar face on KET for years, hosting programs and bringing journalism expertise to the station’s coverage.
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FCPS to pilot new local accountability framework in 2026-27
Fayette County Public Schools will pilot a new local accountability model in 2026-27 that emphasizes community priorities and student growth beyond standardized testing, with five key framework areas developed with business and community input.
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Ky. residents oppose federal prison, citing environmental risks
A citizens group in Letcher County is opposing a proposed federal prison project, arguing the Bureau of Prisons has ignored new evidence of endangered species and flooding risks while failing to update its environmental review.
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Politico: Kentucky among red states to reject Trump’s shift on overdose prevention
President Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, are cutting the federal budget for harm reduction initiatives that are meant to make illicit drug use less deadly, such as…