Lexington’s snow and ice plan ranks streets by priority, and an interactive city map lets residents check a road’s designation. Rank 1 routes include major arteries and emergency access; Rank 2 covers connecting streets and business areas, while Rank 3 includes neighborhood roads and school access. The city says its ranked system covers more than 1,400 of the county’s 3,600-plus lane miles, so many streets are unranked; state crews maintain interstates and some major roads.
The Kentucky Solar Industries Association asked Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Thursday to review Mayor Linda Gorton’s September veto of a solar zoning amendment. It argues a 1991 Kentucky Supreme Court ruling bars mayoral vetoes of zoning changes and asks whether the council-approved ordinance
Court records are revealing new details about the 2020 fentanyl death of a medically fragile 7-year-old girl in Kentucky. The records emerged following the arrest of her grandfather, six years after her death. The headline quotes the assertion that the fentanyl “had to be administered by someone.”
Police arrested 19-year-old Bralen L. Allen on Oct. 15 in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Lexington. The investigation involves a road rage incident.
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) has added dining options open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for travelers. The headline did not identify the restaurants or when they opened.
One person was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash Thursday at New Circle Road and Harrodsburg Road in Lexington. Lexington police were dispatched to the intersection around 4 p.m. The outer loop was temporarily shut down after the crash and has since reopened.
Lexington police arrested 19-year-old Bralen L. Allen on an attempted murder charge in connection with an Oct. 8 road-rage incident that left motorcyclist Zach Dailey seriously injured. Police said a vehicle struck a pedestrian around 12:07 a.m. in the 500 block of South Broadway and investigators linked the collision to a dispute between the victim and suspect. Allen is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center, and the investigation is ongoing.
Fayette County Superintendent Bill Bradford said students in elementary, middle and high schools outperformed state averages on statewide assessments. The report card found 81% of district schools met or exceeded academic standards, and half earned high or very high ratings; some previously low-performing schools improved. Ten schools still need targeted support for English learners and students with disabilities, as the district faces a $5.4 million deficit and an upcoming state audit.
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Lexington police arrested Bralen Allen, 19, on Thursday and charged him with attempted murder in connection with an alleged road-rage hit-and-run involving Zach Dailey. Investigators said the incident happened in the early hours of Oct. 8 and stemmed from a road incident between the two men. The case remains under investigation, and Allen is being held at the Fayette County Detention Center.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported annual inflation rose to 3.7% in September, from 3.4% in August, the highest rate since May. Energy prices drove much of the increase: gasoline was up 34% over the year and fuel oil 72% as the Iran war continued. Georgia, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, North Carolina, Ohio and Utah have enacted gas tax relief; North Carolina expects the holiday to cost more than $362 million in revenue. Core inflation was 2.6%.
The Cleveland Guardians used dominant pitching to edge the Tampa Bay Rays and take a 2-1 lead in their series. The game score and location were not provided.
University of the Cumberlands’ online Master of Science in Nursing–Family Nurse Practitioner program ranked No. 4 among 12 Kentucky programs assessed by NursePractitionerOnline.com. The ranking considered earnings, tuition, graduation and completion rates, delivery options, program costs and clinical hours; the university said its program was the most affordable on the list. The 48-credit program charges $539 per credit in base tuition and combines online coursework with supervised clinical training.
Democrats seeking control of Congress in November say they will focus on healthcare affordability, the cost of living and tougher oversight of President Donald Trump’s administration, while also addressing issues including the Iran war, immigration, voting rights and education. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has outlined affordability working groups on housing, healthcare, utilities, groceries and caregiving. Any legislation would face hurdles, including Trump’s veto and the Senate filibuster.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College in Lexington received a one-year, $417,952 grant to expand paid internships and other workplace learning opportunities. The college plans to connect at least 100 students with regional employers, supported by a new placement coordinator, wage supplements and stipends. The program will prioritize access for low-income and first-generation students and build employer partnerships across Central Kentucky.
Greenfield Global’s Shelbyville operation, Cynthiana-based Bullard and GE Appliances in Louisville received the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers’ 2026 Small, Mid-Size and Large Manufacturer of the Year awards, respectively, at a dinner in Lexington. Shelbyville manufacturing leaders Keith Trumph of Troy Design & Manufacturing and Impact LED Signs founder Logan Baker received employee and executive leadership honors. KAM recognized their work supporting employees, company growth and communities.