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Louisville union leader wins special election for Kentucky Senate seat

Louisville union leader wins special election for Kentu...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:52

Gary Clemons’ special election victory means Democrats will retain six seats in ...

Beshear will unveil plan for dealing with Kentucky revenue shortfall later this week

Beshear will unveil plan for dealing with Kentucky reve...

The Lexington Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:28

FRANKFORT — The committee of economists that forecasts state government revenues...

Major retailers slow to remove recalled infant formula from shelves, FDA says

Major retailers slow to remove recalled infant formula ...

The Lexington Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:28

The U.S. The Food and Drug Administration is warning four major retailers about ...

Rumpke in Mt. Sterling opens hotline for residents reporting odor concerns near landfill

Rumpke in Mt. Sterling opens hotline for residents repo...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:28

Residents living near the Rumpke landfill in Mount Sterling have been reporting ...

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bondi and opines on Trump in Vanity Fair

Susie Wiles, White House chief of staff, criticizes Bon...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:28

Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, criticized Attorney Genera...

Surgeon with a scar: Pediatric heart surgeon shares full-circle story

Surgeon with a scar: Pediatric heart surgeon shares ful...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:28

At 15 months old, Dr. Kyle Riggs had his first heart surgery. Now, he's a pediat...

Major downtown Lexington restaurant, bar announces it’s closing on New Year’s Eve

Major downtown Lexington restaurant, bar announces it’s...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:58

“We gave it our all, until we had no more to give, and realized that now was the...

3 men arrested in connection to 3 Wolfe County fires as search for 4th suspect continues

3 men arrested in connection to 3 Wolfe County fires as...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:58

Three men are facing charges in connection to three fires in Wolfe County on Dec...

Hope Center spreads holiday cheer with annual client party

Hope Center spreads holiday cheer with annual client party

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:58

The Hope Center held its annual holiday client party Tuesday, distributing winte...

Rowan County installs Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box

Rowan County installs Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:58

Rowan County has installed Kentucky's 61st Safe Haven Baby Box, providing a secu...

BBBS partners with UK College of Engineering to provide 40 bikes to local kids

BBBS partners with UK College of Engineering to provide...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 17:58

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass partnered with University of Kentucky ...

KY day care that ordered children to spit on boy fined $1,000, officials say

KY day care that ordered children to spit on boy fined ...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:42

The Ashland child care center is now the subject of a civil lawsuit and a pendin...

Kentuckians are threatened by an all-powerful president without checks or balance | Opinion

Kentuckians are threatened by an all-powerful president...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:41

OpEd: The U.S. Supreme Court is neglecting its constitutional duty to act as a c...

Lexington doughnut shop closed twice by health department in six weeks. Here’s why

Lexington doughnut shop closed twice by health departme...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:40

It has since reopened after passing re-inspection, and the owner said the issues...

Free kids' book program by Dolly Parton to pause for Fayette County in 2026

Free kids' book program by Dolly Parton to pause for Fa...

FOX 56 Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:37

Officials with the Fayette Education Foundation wrote that to operate the Imagin...

Report: Law firm investigating sexual assault at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital

Report: Law firm investigating sexual assault at Cardin...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:37

A Lexington law firm is representing a patient who was allegedly sexually assaul...

Franklin County judge sends case of man accused in deadly KSU shooting to grand jury

Franklin County judge sends case of man accused in dead...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 15:37

The man accused of fatally shooting a Kentucky State University student earlier ...

KY House’s disruption of tradition further consolidated legislative independence | Opinion

KY House’s disruption of tradition further consolidated...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:07

OpEd: Sometimes a procedural change shifts the capital’s power structure in a fa...

KY’s medical marijuana cultivators are racing for supply. Take a look inside one

KY’s medical marijuana cultivators are racing for suppl...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:06

VS Kentucky Ops, a medical marijuana cultivator, is officially in business. Take...

Funding woes pause Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library program in Lexington

Funding woes pause Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library p...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:05

Book distribution will be paused in Fayette County as additional local funding i...

Lawyers seek more victims of KY nurse tech charged with sexually assaulting patients

Lawyers seek more victims of KY nurse tech charged with...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:04

The law firm is representing a woman who was sexually assaulted by a nurse techn...

Community announcement: Letters, Cupcakes, and the Streets of Boston! Interview and Insight from Janae Marks.

Community announcement: Letters, Cupcakes, and the Stre...

The Lexington Observer, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:03

Kseniia Klesova is an eighth grade student at Clarke Middle School Janae Marks i...

Fayette County school leader among 4 finalists in national superintendent competition

Fayette County school leader among 4 finalists in natio...

FOX 56 Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:03

Dr. Demetrus Liggins, has been nominated as one of four finalists, with the othe...

Kentucky Football announces Pat Biondo as General Manager in program first

Kentucky Football announces Pat Biondo as General Manag...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:03

Kentucky football head coach Will Stein announced the addition of General Manage...

Taylor County High School teacher receives surprise $25,000 Milken Educator Award

Taylor County High School teacher receives surprise $25...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:02

A Taylor County High School English teacher received the surprise of a lifetime ...

Holiday jackpot: Powerball could make you a billionaire this week

Holiday jackpot: Powerball could make you a billionaire...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:02

Powerball’s jackpot hits $1.25B, the sixth-largest ever, marking rare back-to-ba...

Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Australian beach shooting commended for bravery

Bystander shown in videos disarming gunman during Austr...

LEX 18, Dec 16, 2025 - 12:02

A bystander seen in a widely circulated video disarming a gunman during a deadly...

Ex-Cat Lamont Butler shares his thoughts on this UK basketball team

Ex-Cat Lamont Butler shares his thoughts on this UK bas...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 08:54

Former Kentucky basketball player Lamont Butler discussed this season’s group of...

Where to watch, how to follow UK volleyball vs Wisconsin in NCAA Final Four

Where to watch, how to follow UK volleyball vs Wisconsi...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 08:53

Where fans can watch, listen to & follow the women’s college volleyball match be...

2 Lexington middle school students giving back during holiday season

2 Lexington middle school students giving back during h...

FOX 56 Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 08:53

Two Lexington middle schoolers are giving back this holiday season.

Lexington mayor honors past, looks to city's future at close of '250 Lex' anniversary celebration

Lexington mayor honors past, looks to city's future at ...

FOX 56 Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 08:53

Mayor Linda Gorton took the podium with an audience of community members on Mond...

Holiday music picks, new and old, with a double dose of the late Raul Malo

Holiday music picks, new and old, with a double dose of...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:27

Looking for something special to listen to to put you in the Christmas spirit?

Drinks, decor, fireplaces: Central KY restaurants, bars get in holiday spirit

Drinks, decor, fireplaces: Central KY restaurants, bars...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:26

Where to go in Central Kentucky for a festive atmosphere to put you in the Chris...

Q&A: KY Rep. Hal Rogers on work in DC, why he’s seeking reelection at 87

Q&A: KY Rep. Hal Rogers on work in DC, why he’s seeking...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:25

Rogers: “I welcome people inspecting my record... my capability, my sanity. But ...

Mark Pope made UK fans a vow Saturday night. It won’t be an easy promise to keep

Mark Pope made UK fans a vow Saturday night. It won’t b...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:24

After beating Indiana in a rock fight, the Kentucky men’s basketball coach made ...

More than 100 GOP House members endorse Andy Barr’s Senate campaign

More than 100 GOP House members endorse Andy Barr’s Sen...

Lexington Herald-Leader, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

The 106 members endorsing Barr means almost half of all US House Republicans hav...

Nominations Open for Outstanding Educator Awards at University of Kentucky

Nominations Open for Outstanding Educator Awards at Uni...

HERE Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

Lexington, December 16, 2025 The University of Kentucky has announced the openin...

Hope Center Hosts Holiday Cheer for Clients

Hope Center Hosts Holiday Cheer for Clients

HERE Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

Lexington, December 16, 2025 The Hope Center in Lexington organized a holiday pa...

Jarrett’s Joy Cart Celebrates 25 Years of Holiday Giving

Jarrett’s Joy Cart Celebrates 25 Years of Holiday Giving

HERE Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

Lexington, KY, December 16, 2025 Jarrett’s Joy Cart, inspired by the late Jarret...

University of Kentucky Celebrates Philanthropy with Mobley Awards

University of Kentucky Celebrates Philanthropy with Mob...

HERE Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

Lexington, KY, December 16, 2025 The University of Kentucky held the Terry B. Mo...

Kentucky Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Dazzles Audiences

Kentucky Ballet Theatre’s ‘The Nutcracker’ Dazzles Audi...

HERE Lexington, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

Lexington, KY, December 16, 2025 The Kentucky Ballet Theatre is set to present i...

UK landslide research expands to Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati

UK landslide research expands to Northern Kentucky and ...

The Lexington Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) received a...

Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers

Meet the December 2025 UK Commencement student speakers

The Lexington Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — Two student representatives have been selected ...

Registration open for 8th annual Substance Use Research Event

Registration open for 8th annual Substance Use Research...

The Lexington Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — The University of Kentucky’s eighth annual Subs...

UK Health Sciences graduate turns passion into purpose in memory of mother

UK Health Sciences graduate turns passion into purpose ...

The Lexington Times, Dec 16, 2025 - 06:23

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 16, 2025) — From the time she was in middle school, Lexi He...