(VIEW POST FOR UPDATES) - Kentucky State Police and other law enforcement agencies are searching for an armed and dangerous man in Garrard County after authorities said he fired a weapon at law enforcement officers and fled into a wooded area Friday.

The Lancaster City Council is scheduled to hold its regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 308 West Maple Avenue. The meeting agenda includes routine city business, departmental updates, funding discussions, and several community-focused initiatives.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a resurfacing project on KY 52 (Richmond Road) in Garrard County.

The Garrard County Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 16, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The meeting agenda includes routine district business, financial reports, annual policy approvals, and updates from district leadership as preparations continue for the 2026–2027 school year.

Lancaster Parks & Recreation has opened registration for its 2026 youth football and cheerleading programs, offering a variety of opportunities for children to participate in football and spirit activities during the upcoming season.

The Garrard County Fiscal Court will convene its next regular meeting on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Garrard County Courthouse, located at 15 Public Square in Lancaster. The meeting agenda includes a range of county business, infrastructure updates, financial matters, emergency services, and the first reading of a proposed data center ordinance.