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Christy Cartner of Bryan Station High School has been named the 2026 High School Social Studies Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky State Council for the Social Studies, recognizing her 19 years of teaching and mentoring work. The post Bryan Station teacher Cartner wins state social studies award appeared first on The Lexington Times.
State Representative Adrielle Camuel filed a bill request for the 2027 Kentucky legislative session that would establish AI systems cannot be used as legal shields from criminal responsibility, addressing growing concerns about artificial intelligence-enabled crimes. The post Kentucky Rep. Camuel Files AI Accountability Bill for 2027 Session appeared first on The Lexington Times.
Fayette County Public Schools announced winners of its 2026-27 High Attendance Day competition, with Glendover Elementary, Jessie Clark Middle and Frederick Douglass High schools leading their respective categories. The post Fayette County schools celebrate High Attendance Day winners appeared first on The Lexington Times.
Residents are discussing fuel and food inflation tied to geopolitical conflict, debating Kroger's pricing practices and digital technology, and weighing local GOP campaign strategy amid national political tensions. The post Gas, Groceries, and GOP Strategy: Key Topics on r/Lexington appeared first on The Lexington Times.
Lafayette edged Lexington Christian 3-1 in girls soccer, while Paul Laurence Dunbar topped Lexington Catholic 1-0. Sayre dominated Bourbon County 3-0 in volleyball. The post Lafayette Tops Lexington Christian in Girls Soccer appeared first on The Lexington Times.
A 2018 Supreme Court ruling requiring warrants for cell phone location data is raising questions about how Kentucky police departments can use Flock license plate reader cameras, with privacy advocates arguing the same Fourth Amendment protections should apply to tracking vehicles. The post Supreme Court ruling raises questions about police Flock camera use in Kentucky appeared first on The Lexington Times.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the right lane of I-75 in both directions in Scott County on September 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for maintenance work between mile markers 132 and 140. The post I-75 right lane closure scheduled Wednesday in Scott County appeared first on The Lexington Times.
As part of Fall Prevention Awareness Week, recognized the week of Sept. 21 in Kentucky, the Kentucky Safe Aging Coalition (KSAC) is hosting the Virtual 2026 Kentucky Fall and Osteoporosis Prevention Summit on Sept. 24. “We do it virtually… The post Free virtual summit on Sept. 24 to address growing impact of falls among older adults; all welcome appeared first on The Lexington Times.
Lexington will give away free mulch made from city yard waste on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 8 a.m. to noon at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike, with entry via Jimmie Campbell Drive. The post Free mulch giveaway set for Saturday at Lexington waste site appeared first on The Lexington Times.
The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky will serve as a convening partner for a new rural health program aimed at creating a more coordinated approach to chronic disease prevention and management. The initial priority of Kentucky’s Rural… The post Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky to help lead new rural program to take on diabetes and obesity appeared first on The Lexington Times.
Lexington has been awarded $130,393 in federal Justice Department grant funding to support criminal justice initiatives through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program. The post Lexington awarded $130K in federal justice grant funding appeared first on The Lexington Times.
The Lexington Board of Adjustment is scheduled to consider four variance appeals and eight conditional use requests on Monday, including applications for church expansions, short-term rentals, and residential modifications across multiple council districts. The post Board of Adjustment to consider variances, short-term rentals Monday appeared first on The Lexington Times.
As of Sept. 14, Kentucky has confirmed 42 cases of measles in its current outbreak, up from 35 cases a week ago, according to the state’s measles dashboard. The dashboard is updated daily by 10 a.m. Monday through Friday, except on state… The post Kentucky measles cases still on the rise; officials urge people to make sure vaccines are up to date appeared first on The Lexington Times.
The Lexington Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a work session on September 17 to discuss updates on stormwater management, zoning amendments, and infrastructure planning. The post Planning Commission to discuss stormwater, downtown zoning, growth plan appeared first on The Lexington Times.
The Lexington Board of Adjustment considered four variance appeals and eight conditional use requests on September 14, with planning staff recommending approval for most church expansions and short-term rental permits while opposing some residential setback modifications. The post Board hears setback variances, church expansions at September meeting appeared first on The Lexington Times.
