Lexington/Richmond

While no confirmed cases of the new Omicron coronavirus variant have been detected in Kentucky, health officials say stay vigilant with protective measures.

Repairs have been made to a water main line in Madison County and a boil water advisory put in place Thursday has been lifted.

Lexington city council members spent more than four hours Thursday, working to pin down decisions regarding federal coronavirus recovery dollars.

Kentucky Utilities is modifying its tree-cutting program around transmission lines in Lexington. The Lexington City Council this week signed off on taking the power company to court in an effort to put a pause on clear-cutting.

Fayette County health officials are reporting the first three confirmed flu cases for this influenza season. Health Department Spokesman Kevin Hall said there are many more flu cases out in the community beyond these lab-confirmed cases.

Lexington’s city council is considering taking Kentucky Utilities to court over its tree removal program. A KU representative says clear cutting is the appropriate measure in certain circumstances.

Lexington city council members have made preliminary decisions regarding more than $60 million in federal coronavirus relief funding. Council has held a number of sessions to discuss and act on community projects.

For the eleventh year, central Kentuckians can open up their pocketbooks and assist a large number of nonprofit organizations this holiday season.

Young women from 54 Kentucky counties in the Appalachian Regional Commission area are being invited to apply for six science, technology, engineering, and math related college scholarships.

Lots of airports across the U.S. are seeing many more travelers for Thanksgiving this year compared to 2020. That’s the case at Lexington’s Blue Grass Airport.