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A new mural in Lexington promotes the 988 crisis line, which provides access to mental health support. Advocates are working to raise awareness of the 24/7 service across Kentucky.
The Supreme Court will hear a dispute over a Kentucky church’s plan to build a shrine on residential land. The petitioners say building the shrine behind the church is part of their “religious mission.”
The Lexington Herald-Leader highlights six installations to see at Blink Cincinnati, though the headline does not identify which ones.
Chicago-based developer Up Campus is proposing a 10-story, 750-bed student housing complex two blocks from the University of Kentucky in Lexington’s Aylesford neighborhood. Nearly 100 residents opposed the plan at a public meeting, citing the loss of historic homes and affordable housing, rents of about $800 per bed and roughly 160 parking spaces. The proposal needs a zone change; the Planning Commission is expected to hold a public hearing Oct. 22 before City Council makes a final decision.
Chicago-based Up Campus is proposing a 10-story, 750-bed student housing complex two blocks from the University of Kentucky, drawing opposition from residents of Lexington’s Aylesford neighborhood. Residents raised concerns about rents of about $800 per bed, demolition of historic homes and plans for roughly 160 parking spaces. The project needs a zone change; the Planning Commission is expected to hold a public hearing Oct. 22 before City Council considers it.
Eighteen-year-old Traisan Fields was arrested in connection with the Aug. 29 homicide of Kevin David Villanueva on Cross Keys Road in Lexington. Court documents say Fields faces several charges, including complicity to murder and robbery. Villanueva, 26, was found with a gunshot wound and pronounced dead at the scene; a child was also struck and suffered serious injuries. Fields is held at the Fayette County Detention Center on $1 million bond.
Lexington police arrested 18-year-old Traisan Fields in connection with the Aug. 29 killing of Kevin David Villanueva on Cross Keys Road. Court documents say Fields faces charges including complicity to murder, robbery and assault, and is held at the Fayette County Detention Center on $1 million bond. Villanueva, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene; a child was also struck in the head and suffered brain swelling and a fractured skull. The investigation is ongoing.
Crews have begun final paving on Euclid Avenue in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood, about two weeks after weather concerns delayed the project. The intersection with East High Street will close overnight Wednesday and Thursday, and Euclid will shut between East High and South Ashland from Friday at 8 p.m. until Monday at 6 a.m. The weekend closure overlaps Keeneland’s opening weekend, prompting concerns from neighborhood business owners about access and traffic.
Crews have begun paving Euclid Avenue in Lexington’s Chevy Chase neighborhood, about two weeks after work was delayed over weather concerns. The intersection at East High Street will close overnight Wednesday and Thursday, followed by a full closure between East High Street and South Ashland Avenue from Friday at 8 p.m. until Monday at 6 a.m. The weekend timing drew criticism from neighborhood businesses because it coincides with Keeneland’s opening weekend.
Kentucky State University’s fourth annual Ag Roundup brought about 1,600 middle and high school students from 33 schools across seven counties to campus Sept. 24–26. Students explored agriculture and STEM through exhibits and hands-on activities involving livestock, pawpaws, aquaculture, drones and robotics, and met researchers, farmers and university students. Stephen Ritz, founder of Green Bronx Machine, delivered the Friday keynote.
Kentucky State University’s fourth annual Ag Roundup welcomed about 1,600 middle and high school students from 33 schools across seven counties to campus Sept. 24–26. Exhibits and hands-on activities covered agriculture and STEM, including aquaculture, drones, robotics, gardening and livestock, while students met researchers, farmers and university staff to explore education and career options. Green Bronx Machine founder Stephen Ritz delivered the symposium keynote.
Frankfort and Franklin County police, sheriff’s deputies, fire crews and EMS responded to calls Tuesday, including theft reports in the city and on Armstrong Branch Road, where $32,500 was reported taken from a bank account. Officers and deputies handled six non-injury crashes, along with fraud, drug and vandalism complaints. Other calls included a report of a man exposing himself at Sally’s, fires on Georgetown and Bald Knob roads, and a student stuck in an elevator at Kentucky State University.
Frankfort-area police, sheriff’s deputies, fire crews and EMS responded to calls across Frankfort and Franklin County Tuesday. Reports included thefts on Holmes Street and Armstrong Branch Road, where a caller said $32,500 was taken from a bank account, along with fraud, vandalism and two drug-related calls. Officers and deputies handled several non-injury crashes, while city firefighters and EMS responded to a report of a student stuck in an elevator at Kentucky State University; county crews investigated
Kentucky EPIC Executive Director Eric King says the state can attract data centers while protecting existing electricity customers by setting rules before projects proceed. He argues large-load customers should pay the generation, transmission and distribution costs they create, and says viable coal plants should remain until dependable replacement power is operating. EPIC is developing a statewide assessment of electricity demand, supply and transmission to guide officials and communities.
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The Kentucky State Fair drew more than 642,000 people over 11 days in August, its highest attendance in more than two decades, fair officials said. Visitors came from all 120 Kentucky counties. The fair also recorded nearly 40,000 entries and record sponsorships. The 2027 fair is scheduled for Aug. 19–29, with the theme “All the Fair You Can Bear.”
The Kentucky State Fair drew more than 642,000 people over 11 days in August, its highest attendance in more than two decades, fair officials said. Visitors came from all 120 Kentucky counties, and the event recorded nearly 40,000 entries and record sponsorships. The 2027 fair is scheduled for Aug. 19-29 in Louisville, with the theme “All the Fair You Can Bear.”
Lexington leaders say the pharmaceutical industry is growing, with further expansion expected. Bluegrass Community and Technical College announced an advisory council to connect workforce leaders and students, following a Wednesday meeting with workers in bio-pharma and life sciences. The council includes representatives from healthcare, banking, business and economic development; Kindeva, Piramal and Catalent are among companies working with BCTC on a state-funded program to train biotech operators.
Lexington leaders say the city’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industries are expanding, with more growth expected. Bluegrass Community and Technical College announced an advisory council Wednesday to connect students with workforce leaders in healthcare, banking, business and economic development. Kindeva, Piramal and Catalent are among companies involved in a state-funded BCTC program that trains biotech operators.
ONE Lexington, Councilmember Emma Curtis and volunteers canvassed the neighborhood around Kirklevington Park in Lexington on Wednesday after recent issues involving young people. They asked residents to complete a survey on gun violence prevention and park use, with feedback intended to shape safer activities and better ways to serve local youth. Survey participants will be entered to win a $250 Kroger gift card.
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