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Notoriously underfunded EKY water system receives $26M from state for improvements

Notoriously underfunded EKY water system receives $26M from state for improvements

The county has long been the poster-child for Kentucky’s economically distressed rural water and sewer systems.

Updated September 19, 2026 at 7:31 PM

Beshear appoints familiar Democratic allies to UK board of trustees

Beshear appoints familiar Democratic allies to UK board of trustees

Updated September 19, 2026 at 2:32 PM

Fayette County schools refused to pay company working on magnet programs, lawsuit says

Fayette County schools refused to pay company working on magnet programs, lawsuit says

Updated September 19, 2026 at 8:22 AM

Feds track wanted Tennessee murder suspect to Southern Kentucky

Feds track wanted Tennessee murder suspect to Southern Kentucky

Updated September 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM

Judge upgrades charge for woman accused of killing teen in Central Kentucky

Judge upgrades charge for woman accused of killing teen in Central Kentucky

September 18, 2026 at 2:17 PM

Lexington council said yes to rural solar farms. Why the mayor is vetoing them.

Lexington council said yes to rural solar farms. Why the mayor is vetoing them.

Updated September 18, 2026 at 2:11 PM

Section of major UK campus road to have sidewalk, lane closures starting Monday

Section of major UK campus road to have sidewalk, lane closures starting Monday

September 18, 2026 at 1:38 PM

Rupp Arena, Central Bank Center names new leader. Why it’s historic

Rupp Arena, Central Bank Center names new leader. Why it’s historic

Updated September 18, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Krispy Kreme brings back one of its ‘hottest-selling’ doughnuts. When can you get it?

Krispy Kreme brings back one of its ‘hottest-selling’ doughnuts. When can you get it?

September 18, 2026 at 11:20 AM

Fall weather may be coming to Kentucky soon

Fall weather may be coming to Kentucky soon

Updated September 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM

Hot temperatures expected in next few days, but fall weather could be coming to KY soon

Hot temperatures expected in next few days, but fall weather could be coming to KY soon

Updated September 18, 2026 at 10:14 AM

UNC concludes football investigation as Bill Belichick’s son resigns

UNC concludes football investigation as Bill Belichick’s son resigns

Updated September 17, 2026 at 2:52 PM

Judge calls KY department’s denial for costly public record ‘absurd’

Judge calls KY department’s denial for costly public record ‘absurd’

September 17, 2026 at 2:19 PM

Suspect who fatally shot man at Lexington restaurant convicted, but not for murder

Suspect who fatally shot man at Lexington restaurant convicted, but not for murder

Updated September 17, 2026 at 2:06 PM

Why an appeals judge stayed former KY Gov. Matt Bevin's jail sentence

Politics & Government

Why an appeals judge stayed former KY Gov. Matt Bevin's jail sentence

September 17, 2026 at 1:01 PM

Super El Niño could mean a harsh winter for Kentucky. What to expect

Super El Niño could mean a harsh winter for Kentucky. What to expect

September 17, 2026 at 12:44 PM

What measures are Fayette County schools taking against extreme heat?

What measures are Fayette County schools taking against extreme heat?

September 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM

Latino Festival, Lexington Pizza Week and more foodie events coming this fall

Restaurants News & Trends

Latino Festival, Lexington Pizza Week and more foodie events coming this fall

September 17, 2026 at 11:54 AM

One lane of this major Lexington road will close next week for ongoing sewer project

One lane of this major Lexington road will close next week for ongoing sewer project

September 17, 2026 at 10:25 AM

Intersection styles are changing on these Lexington roads soon

Intersection styles are changing on these Lexington roads soon

September 16, 2026 at 2:30 PM

Getting a new ID in Kentucky? What to know before going to the DMV

Know Your Kentucky

Getting a new ID in Kentucky? What to know before going to the DMV

September 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM

Murder suspect says ‘fight or flight’ caused him to fire gun at Lexington Cook Out

Murder suspect says ‘fight or flight’ caused him to fire gun at Lexington Cook Out

September 16, 2026 at 1:25 PM

6 new whiskeys from Booker’s, Four Roses, more hitting shelves. Where to get them

6 new whiskeys from Booker’s, Four Roses, more hitting shelves. Where to get them

September 16, 2026 at 12:06 PM

Kentucky gets $11.2 million for storm recovery, mitigation. Here’s where it’s going

Kentucky gets $11.2 million for storm recovery, mitigation. Here’s where it’s going

September 16, 2026 at 11:39 AM

Officials find human remains in Kentucky that had been there for years

Officials find human remains in Kentucky that had been there for years

September 16, 2026 at 11:36 AM

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