LEXINGTON, KY – Bluegrass Greensource is proud to announce the 3rd annual Sustainability Summit, taking place on March 7th and 8th at the University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center. This two-day event will focus on the intersection of Climate Resiliency and Environmental Justice in Central Kentucky.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 1, 2023) — Kentucky performers in music, dance, theater and storytelling who are interested in applying for the Kentucky Arts Council’s Performing Artists Directory can do so until March 15.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2023) — A new grant from the Kentucky Arts Council will encourage communities across the commonwealth to hire Kentucky performing artists as part of their annual programming.
Read MoreLancaster, KY - The Lancaster City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting for the month of February on Monday, February 6, at 7 P.M. at the Lancaster City Hall, located at 308 W Maple Avenue in Lancaster.
Read MoreWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Rand Paul (R-KY) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member and Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, announced the Chairs and Ranking Members of the committee’s three subcommittees for the 118th Congress.
Read MoreLouisville, Ky. (February 3, 2023) — The Kentucky Rural-Urban Exchange is excited to announce that it is opening applications for their 2023-2024 creative leadership cohort on Friday, February 17. RUX attracts Kentuckians who are interested in getting to know different regions of the state while developing leadership skills and growing their network. RUX alumni include artists, entrepreneurs, elected officials, farmers, community development leaders, poets, blue collar workers, lawyers, teachers, and more.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 3, 2023) – Kentucky Transportation Secretary Jim Gray has signed an official order to temporarily suspend certain restrictions on motor carriers that will be engaged in transporting livestock feed and live poultry.
Read MoreLOUISVILLE, Ky. — AARP invites local eligible organizations and governments across Kentucky to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects helping communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, diversity and inclusion, and more.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 2, 2023) - Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky Energy and Environment (EEC) Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman today announced approximately $534,000 in grants for the cleanup of 62 illegal dumps in 14 counties across the commonwealth.
Read MoreIn a significant move for its football program, Garrard Middle School has appointed Chris Cook as the new Head Football Coach.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 5, 2022) – Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has extended the REAL ID Act enforcement date by two years offering Kentuckians, and residents of other states, more time to request a compliant driving or identity credential that maintains air travel access and military base entry.
Read More(February 25, 2022 - Lancaster, KY) — Richmond Street is now re-open from Hamilton Avenue to the Public Square in Lancaster. It was closed briefly due to the demolition of a property at the corner of Richmond Street and South Campbell.
Read More(February 25, 2022 - Lancaster, KY) — Richmond Street is currently closed from Hamilton Avenue to the Public Square in Lancaster due to the demolition of a property at the corner of Richmond Street and South Campbell.
Read MoreLEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 25, 2022) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists that this advisory serves as an update. High water is currently over Leavell Ridge Road at the bridge. Signage is posted to alert the traveling public.
Read More(Lancaster, KY - February 10, 2022) — Locally, the recent spike due to the omicron variant of the coronavirus may be on a rapid downslope. The spike had propelled Garrard County into the highest rates of COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic. However, after a decrease last week, numbers have fallen sharply when compared to rates from the previous week’s totals.
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(Lancaster, KY - Jan. 25, 2022) — The Omicron variant has pushed Garrard County into the highest spike in COVID cases since the beginning of the pandemic, however less cases are resulting than with the Delta variant, which spiked in September of last year.
Read MoreOwensboro, KY– Dec. 14, 2021 – “Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Kentuckians impacted by the devastating tornadoes, and also with our local first responders and emergency teams for their heroic efforts,” said Kevin Akers, Atmos Energy president and CEO. “We know many people are helping family, friends and neighbors even as they continue to assess the extent of damage. Many of our neighbors need immediate support for safe shelter, clothing, and meals, and we proudly support the Team Western Kentucky Tornado Relief Fund to provide this vital assistance.”
Read MoreLEXINGTON, Ky. — Pump prices continue to tumble as oil prices drop to lows not seen since August amid fears of a COVID-19 fueled economic slowdown.
Read MoreFRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 6, 2021) – Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021, in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on this 80th anniversary of the attack.
Read More(LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – With national factors driving higher heating costs and cooler temperatures setting in, Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company are reminding customers of simple tips to help manage energy use and energy bills. Weather is a major factor in energy use, with heating your home accounting for approximately 42% of your energy bill, according to Energy.gov.
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