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TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Lane Closures Scheduled on KY 4 (New Circle Road) in Fayette County Bridge deck pothole repairs planned May 12-15 LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 8, 2026) — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures on New Circle Road (KY 4) in Fayette County for bridge deck pothole repairs. Work will take…
Kentucky American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation 2026 Water and Environment Grantees Recipients include four nonprofit organizations across Kentucky Recipients include four nonprofit organizations across Kentucky LEXINGTON, Ky. – (May 6, 2026) – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kentucky Blood Center helps save local lives, but it’s only possible through the generous donation of blood from its donors. Donor support is needed at an upcoming blood drive in this area. Donations at drives like this one provide lifesaving blood products to more than 70 hospitals in Kentucky. KBC will recognize your support with…
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…
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…