Owingsville Opioid Funds Face Request From Local Recovery Facility
Owingsville has used about 30% of a reported $150,000 opioid-settlement allocation while Juniper Tree Recovery seeks support for transportation and staffing.
Kentucky
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Senate Hearing Examines AI’s Impact on U.S. Communications Networks
A Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing will examine AI, network capacity, cybersecurity, reliability and whether federal policy should support infrastructure investment.
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Kentucky Medicaid Members Begin Getting Notices About 2027 Community-Engagement Rules
Kentucky Medicaid’s first notices are informational, but some adults may need to document work, education, training, volunteering or qualifying income before applying or renewing coverage in 2027.
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Beshear Plans to Use More Than $781 Million to Block Kentucky Medicaid Rate Cut
Gov. Andy Beshear says unexpected state revenue will prevent a scheduled 4% Medicaid provider-rate cut on August 1, fund additional Michelle P. waiver costs and address other state funding gaps.
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Lewis County’s digital 911 upgrade reaches Vanceburg-area callers
Lewis County completed its Next Generation 911 transition on July 15, adding digital infrastructure, improved caller-location mapping and enhanced Text-to-911 access.
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Louisville data-center rules enter public hearings: What to know
Louisville residents can comment on proposed data-center rules covering size, location, utility impacts, noise, buffers and future development decisions.
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What Kenton County’s 4.7% Jobless Rate Means in Independence
Kenton County’s preliminary June unemployment estimate was 4.7%. Here’s what it says about Independence—and what the county data cannot show.
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Lexington data-center zoning rules head to July 30 hearing
Lexington residents can comment July 30 on proposed data-center zoning rules while a countywide moratorium remains in effect through October 31.
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States Sue Over FEMA Grant Conditions Tied to Elections and Immigration
A multistate coalition sued in Rhode Island over FEMA and DHS grant conditions linking emergency funding to election rules, immigration enforcement and agency priorities.
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Owingsville Delta gas franchise: 3% fee, non-exclusive, Sept. 1, 2026 start
Owingsville KY – The city adopted a natural-gas franchise ordinance, and a signed Delta agreement sets a Sept. 1, 2026 start with a 3% fee.
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Belfry-area flooding: Rocky Road residents press Pike County for drainage repairs
After a Wednesday downpour, Rocky Road residents urged Pike County to fix failing culverts and drains, with cleanup underway and fiscal court next.
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FDA update (July 16): Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell shredded lettuce
FDA and CDC’s July 16 update: 1,644 people reported eating Taco Bell in five states, with 94 hospitalizations and no deaths tied to shredded iceberg lettuce.
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Louisville I-65 closure update: on track to reopen Aug. 1, detours still active
Louisville, KY—A July 9 update says Louisville’s I-65 Central Corridor closure remains on track for an Aug. 1 reopening to two lanes each direction, with detours still in effect.
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Louisville data center rules: July 10 comment deadline + July 9 Camp Ground town hall
A July 9 town hall in Louisville heard concerns over a west-end Camp Ground Road data center. WAVE/WDRB reported Friday, July 10, but other outlets cited Thursday/July 9.
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MSD seeks FEMA flood-mitigation grant funding—public notice posted July 2
Louisville KY – Louisville MSD posted a July 2 notice saying it applied for FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance funding through KYEM/HS and invites comments within 30 days.
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Union considers renewing Duke Energy franchise (Ordinance 2026-09): city revenue terms
Union KY – Ordinance 2026-09 is on the July 6 agenda for a second reading that would renew Duke Energy’s city franchise and fees the city collects.
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Lexington launches about $3M opioid abatement grants: apply by Aug. 7, 2026
Lexington KY – Applications are open for about $3M in opioid abatement grants in Fayette County. Proposal deadline is Aug. 7, 2026 at 2 p.m. EST.
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FCPS superintendent files Open Meetings Act appeal with Kentucky AG—what next in Lexington
FCPS Superintendent Demetrus Liggins filed June 30 Open Meetings Act appeal with Kentucky AG Russell Coleman, challenging a June 10 closed session and June 24 denial.
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Lexington’s Wilson Downing Road closes July 6 for roundabout work
Lexington KY – Wilson Downing Road closes July 6 through July 31 between Tates Creek and Camelot for a mini roundabout, turn lane, and safety work.
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Lexington draft rules would ban major data centers countywide
Lexington KY – Planning staff’s draft would ban major data centers countywide, limit smaller ones to warehouse and light-industrial zones, and add new water, power and noise checks.
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Lexington heat warning keeps cooling centers and free LexTran rides open
Lexington KY – The National Weather Service has an Extreme Heat Warning in effect through 9 p.m. Friday, July 3, and the city says cooling centers, community centers, discounted pools, and targeted free LexTran rides are available now.
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Lexington launches home-modification help for low-income seniors
Lexington KY – A new city program will help low-income seniors make homes safer with grab bars, ramps and lighting so they can age in place.