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Transylvania University is again benefiting from the support of an organization whose legacy includes prominence in Kentucky media operations. Transy is launching the Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence.

After Rep. Jim Jordan ended his unsuccessful bid, a new field of candidates has flooded the race. Most of them are now backing a pledge aimed at ensuring a House floor vote ends in an elected speaker.

Some Lexington residents can expect to get a pre-holiday letter from the urban county government. A second property tax bill will be coming to certain residents who have streetlights and city garbage collection.

Lexington’s City Council continues to explore ways to change how it handles waste in the bluegrass community. Members of a Council committee got a long-awaited consultant study on ways to reduce garbage going to the landfill.

Fayette County’s Opioid Abatement Commission continues to lay the groundwork for distribution of just over $3 million in settlement funds. The Commission’s executive committee met Thursday.

The Chicago-bred emcee-activist performs some revolutionary raps from her third album Sundial.

Help is on the way for state and local firefighters battling more than 60 blazes, most of them in southeastern Kentucky. Tuesday, Steve Kull, with the state Division of Forestry, said the blazes are in Pike, Harlan, Knox, Owsley and other counties in the region.

The Fayette County Mental Health Court continues to see participation grow. The program, which focuses on addressing mental illness issues and keeping those individuals out of jail, has been operating for 14 years.

Pre-election public polling is a part of the lead-up to many elections. There are more than a few issues to consider with such quizzing of potential voters.

Harlan County’s judge-executive declared a state of emergency Sunday. Steve Kull is with the state Division of Forestry. Monday afternoon, he said fires are being fought in Harlan, Bell, Knox and Owsley counties.