Stu Johnson

The central Kentucky community of Paris will experience a change in a basic service which carries more meaning than just solid waste collection. It’s being referred to as an “environmental justice” move.

The Commonwealth has seen its share of natural disasters, particularly over the last three years. Recovery comes in various forms.

As Fayette County prepares for a new fiscal year budget, the revenue picture is positive. That’s according to Urban County Government Finance Commissioner Erin Hensley.

Lexington city officials are moving forward with what’s termed a “Complete Streets Program.” Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is proposing the City hire a manager for the program.

A ceremonial groundbreaking in Lexington Thursday marked the start of what amounts to a one-stop-shop method of cancer care at the University of Kentucky. It comes with work beginning on the $781 million Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building.

There are topics which generate much debate and sometimes emotional commentary. One is abortion, which has been that kind of topic in Frankfort in recent years. There’s another which has not been formally debated but often carries a strong reaction as well.The death penalty is legal in Kentucky and has been since it was reinstated nationally in 1976. A court ruling in 2010 put an indefinite pause in capital punishment in Kentucky.

The end of April has no shortage of events in the bluegrass region of Kentucky. Upwards of 90,000 people will converge on Kentucky Horse Park grounds over the next few days for the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian.

This Saturday offers opportunities around the Commonwealth to get old and unused prescription medications out of the house. One of the med toss events will be held in Lexington.

The Kentucky man credited with innovative jail construction and operational methods is being remembered. Ray Sabbatine died earlier this week at the age of 74.

Two seniors at Bryan Station High School are the recipients of 2024 “Be the Change” scholarships in Lexington. The $10,000 scholarships are available to students of color at Bryan Station.