Community-driven film debut: “Everything In Its Place” debuts at the Kentucky Theatre July 31, highlighting Lexington’s East End through stories shaped by local Black residents — find out how to reserve your free tickets.
Pre-apprenticeship program starts Aug. 1: The University of Kentucky, Walsh Construction and Goodwill Kentucky are teaming up to offer an eight-week, hands-on introduction to construction trades on the UK Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building project — find out how to apply.
Leprosy risk from armadillos: University of Kentucky researchers report over 200 nine-banded armadillo sightings across Western Kentucky and Fayette County, with a few testing positive for leprosy bacteria — learn what to do if you encounter one.
Alltech expands with $4.6M investment: Gov. Beshear announced Thursday that the ag biotech firm will open its first U.S. crop science plant in Nicholasville, backed by a $2.34 million USDA grant and creating six new jobs — find out what’s next.
Beat the summer heat: LIHEAP applications opened today in Lexington, offering a one-time electric bill subsidy through September 12 for households meeting income limits — find out if you qualify.
Other Lexington headlines this week
- Prevent heat illness by acting early
- Lexington Theater and BBBS partner for Dreamcoat
- Lexington festival offers free supplies and checkups
- Nicholasville’s grand opening almost broke sales record
- WWII vet George Bradbury celebrates 100th birthday
- Louisville City beat Lexington in stoppage time
