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Construction on the new Judicial Center building in Nicholasville, Ky. is expected to be completed in 2028 | Photo credit: Jessamine County. Officials in Jessamine County, Kentucky held a beam signing ceremony on Nov. 6 to mark progress in construction of a $37.25 million Judicial Center. It will be roughly...
The City of Lancaster will hold its annual fall curbside cleanup on Thursday, Nov. 12, providing eligible residents with an opportunity to dispose of unwanted furniture, appliances and other bulky household items. The cleanup service, provided by Rumpke, is available exclusively to Lancaster residents with an active Rumpke account. Residents...
A 2023 review that examined whether renters could be a permanent part of some boards and commissions eventually grew into a wider conversation. The questions: Are there gaps between the public and local boards and commissions that make it difficult to interact? And if so, what changes would open up the lines of communication between boards, the public and city leaders?
By Kentucky Association for Economic Development (KAED) The South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council (SWK EDC) staff recently received recognition at the Kentucky Association for Economic Development’s Fall Forum in Lexington, Kentucky. Associate Director for Business Retention and Expansion Tony Prim attended to receive the KAED Distinguished Service and Professional Excellence Award for himself, Associate Director Sharon Butts, and Executive Director Carter Hendricks.
More than 200 directors of pupil personnel (DPPs) and district team members from across Kentucky gathered Sept. 16-18 at the Griffin Gate Marriott in Lexington for the 2026 Kentucky Directors of Pupil Personnel Institute. Built around the theme “Showing Up,” the three-day professional learning event focused on one of the most important commitments educators can make: showing up for students.
Kentucky lawmakers addressed rising fatal crash rates among teen drivers during a meeting where researchers noted that post-pandemic figures remain higher than pre-pandemic levels due to behavioral factors and increased speeds.
MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A house fire in Madison County required 10,000 gallons of transported water to be put out earlier this week. The Kirksville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the 2400 block of Curtis Pike on Monday, Nov. 2, around 10 p.m. for a reported structure fire.
Four local businesses came together for the grand opening of a new storefront in Lexington.
Lexington hopes state tax incentives will bring new housing, businesses and jobs to five areas targeted for redevelopment through Opportunity Zones.
Fast food in Kentucky has a different feel than it does in a lot of states. Louisville gave the country KFC, Lexington is a White Castle city, and chains like Culver’s and Chick-fil-A have built strong followings in places like Bowling Green, Florence, and Elizabethtown. Since no readable ranking source was provided, this is not…
A former assistant Jessamine County attorney has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from allegations that he took $300 from someone in exchange for dismissing a traffic ticket.
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - The Clark County Animal Shelter is warning residents about recent reports of distemper in the area. The shelter said that a wildlife rehabber reported that 15 raccoons have tested positive for the illness in the Health Lane, Stoneybrook, Casa Landa, Fontaine and Lyndale areas. According...
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton has declared this Beat Tennessee Weekend ahead of the University of Kentucky football team traveling to Knoxville on Saturday, Nov. 7.
CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A member of the Clark County Public Schools Board of Education indicted for theft from a local soccer league was reelected Tuesday. Ben Dorsey received 726 votes (78%) for the 4th District seat. Two write-in candidates split the rest of the vote, according to the...
Kentucky's attorney general has moved to dismiss appeals against a Fayette circuit judge after her impeachment hearing was indefinitely placed on hold.
As temperatures drop, Lexington city leaders are preparing for winter weather with a revamped snow and ice plan.
JCS officials announced Friday morning that talks have begun to better sync schedules with Fayette County, especially for fall and spring breaks.
Emma Curtis won Brenda Monarrez's seat by a slim margin in 2024, becoming the first transgender person elected to city council. At the time, Monarrez was battling sexual assault allegations from a former council member — claims she has consistently denied— and was barred from city hall by a protective order.
Federal officials are setting up two new disaster loan outreach centers to help Kentucky business owners, community organizations, and residents impacted by deadly storms and flooding in June.
Longtime public defender Shannon Brooks will serve as Lexington’s newest district court judge, defeating opponent Alex Garcia in Tuesday’s election. Brooks and Garcia were the top two vote-getters in the May Primary . Brooks will replace current Fayette District Judge Bruce Bell to serve Kentucky’s 22nd District, 2nd Division. With all votes counted in Fayette County, Brooks held a 16-point advantage over Garcia. In a statement to the Herald-Leader, Brooks said she felt honored and humbled that the voters of Fayette County have trusted her to serve. “This victory belongs to you all. I also want to thank my family, my friends, and campaign team, who carried out this effort with generosity and passion,” Brooks said. “I am grateful to Alex Garcia for a race run with respect for voters, the court, and each other.” District court is the court of “limited jurisdiction,” and a district judge oversees juvenile cases, city and county ordinances, misdemeanors, traffic offenses, will probate, arraignments, felony probable cause hearings, small claims involving $2,500 or less and civil cases involving $5,000 or less. Brooks has served as a public defender for 18 years, representing thousands of clients in the Kentucky court system. During that time, she
