A Lexington Herald-Leader opinion piece argues that growth is critical for the University of Kentucky, Lexington and the state. The provided text does not specify what growth would involve.
A Lexington Herald-Leader opinion piece argues that growth is critical for the University of Kentucky, Lexington and Kentucky. The headline does not specify a particular growth plan or decision.
The provided listing identifies a Lexington Herald-Leader page titled “Page 6 Fayette County Kentucky News,” but includes no article text or details about an event, decision or people involved.
An HBCU landed an ESPN top-100 recruit, who chose the school over finalists from power conferences. The headline does not identify the recruit or the school.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says changes to federal SNAP rules have left more than 80,000 Kentuckians without benefits, including 24,655 children and 6,572 seniors. He sent letters Wednesday to U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Kentucky’s congressional delegation urging action. The changes, enacted under last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill, reduced benefits, expanded work requirements and shifted costs to states, Beshear said.
The Danville community will gather Saturday to remember Danville High School senior Jamaree Keyshawn Johnson, who died Oct. 9. Funeral arrangements have been set.
A heat wave in the Akron-Canton area broke a record set in 1969, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader. The record-breaking heat arrived just weeks before Halloween.
Kentucky State Police arrested Jared Salmons, 46, of Knott County, during an undercover Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Police said he uploaded sexually explicit images of minors to a social media account. A search warrant executed Oct. 13 led to equipment being seized for forensic examination. Salmons faces 17 counts of distributing matter portraying a child under 12 in a sexual performance and is held at Kentucky River Regional Jail.
Continental Refining Company is doubling biodiesel capacity at its Somerset, Ky., complex, with work begun in August and expected to finish by Nov. 15. It is adding a rail spur to connect with Norfolk Southern and ship and receive biofuel nationwide. The soybean processing plant remains idle after a July 5 fire; CRC is evaluating repairs and other options and seeking a regional partner to operate its grain elevator. Biodiesel operations continued uninterrupted, and CRC introduced its P51 higher-blend fuel
Kentucky’s Public Service Commission rejected Lexington’s Aug. 28 complaint against Kentucky American Water, saying it did not directly link reported problems to matters the regulator oversees. The city alleged water-main repair projects were unprofessional and causing delays; business owners also cited hazardous conditions for patrons and people with disabilities. Lexington may refile within 20 days, and the utility said it agrees with the dismissal and stands by its response.
A Kentucky fiscal court condemned a racial slur after a video involving the mayor was posted online. The report also names a man who was part of the conversation.
A Kentucky fiscal court condemned a racial slur after a video involving a mayor was posted. The report also names a man who was part of the conversation.
Nearly $8.9 million was approved for street paving projects in 15 communities across Ohio and Kentucky. The funding will support infrastructure repairs.