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Kentucky American Water Celebrates Earth Day with Water-Saving Tips and Drug Take Back Day Event
Kentucky American Water Celebrates Earth Day with Water-Saving Tips and Drug Take Back Day Event LEXINGTON, Ky. – April 21, 2026 – In recognition of Earth Day, Kentucky American Water is highlighting the importance of protecting local water resources through environmental stewardship, strategic infrastructure investment and community engagement — including hosting a National Prescription Drug…
Read MoreStoner Creek Park Project Public Input Session to be hosted April 21
National Park Service will be hosting a public input session on the Stoner Creek Park Project. It will be on Tuesday, April 21 at 6 p.m. This session is to help the community think through the design for the park. It will be hosted at the Bourbon County High School cafeteria. Come and share your…
Read MoreClosure Scheduled on I-75 in Madison County – April 10-11
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet • District 7 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Brooklyn Mcintosh Brooklyn.mcintosh@ky.gov TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Ramp Closure Scheduled on I-75 in Madison County High friction surface treatment planned overnight April 10-11 LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 7, 2026) — The Kentucky…
Read MoreConservation District plans 65th Annual Dinner Meeting
The Bourbon County Conservation District will host its 65th annual dinner meeting on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Church of the Annunciation, Parish Hall, 1010 High Street in Paris. This event will celebrate the farming community and honor individuals who have contributed to the goals of promoting conservation in Bourbon County…
Read MoreApril is National Safe Digging Month
For more information: Contact the LG&E and KU 24/7 media hotline at (502) 627-4999. Press Release April 7, 2026 Digging this spring? LG&E and KU remind customers to call 811 before breaking ground April is National Safe Digging Month (LOUISVILLE, Ky.) – Spring projects are underway across Kentucky and Virginia, but before homeowners…
Read MoreHopewell Museum programs were huge successes
Busy times at Hopewell Museum last week. On Friday afternoon, Hopewell Museum was host to a Chautauqua program presented by the Kentucky Humanities Council and many regional sponsors. Anne Shelby portrayed the real life figure of Aunt Molly Jackson, self-described as a “Pistol Packing Woman.” On Saturday, a large group of folks from the Migrant…
Read MoreAmerica’s 250th anniversary planning meeting is set for January 28th at Bourbon County Park
Dates are becoming more concrete for the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Everyone is invited to the next planning meeting on Wednesday, January 28th at 4:30 p.m. in the Legion Hall at the Bourbon County Park. The 250th anniversary kickoff event is set for Saturday, January 24th at Duncan Tavern. The Tavern plans include an…
Read MoreState Farm Reports Frozen Pipe Costs Across Kentucky
As winter weather takes hold across the Bluegrass state, State Farm has identified Kentucky as a costly state for frozen pipe claims. State Farm paid $8.4 million across the state of Kentucky for frozen pipes and water damage from 2024 to June 2025. The insurance claims are connected to water damage caused by freezing, including…
Read MoreKYTC District 7 personnel worked overnight treating routes
LEXINGTON, Ky. (January 23, 2026) – KYTC District 7 forces worked overnight treating state routes. Weather conditions are monitored closely by the District 7 office. Crews continue to patrol and spot treat today. The following measures can assist with keeping motorists safe and prepared: Place yourself in emergency mode. Pay attention to weather advisories — weather will…
Read MoreKentucky’s 2025-26 deer harvest was fifth highest on record. But doe totals fall well short of goals
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 23, 2026) — Hunters harvested 145,433 deer in Kentucky during the 2025-26 season, the fifth-highest reported total in history and 3,000 above the 10-year average. The recently completed 136-day season was noteworthy for a newly expanded October youth-only season, impressive success of hunters on public land, and a high percentage of harvested…
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