AVOL's drop-in clinic is open 1-5 pm every Wednesday at 1824 Hill Rise Drive, just off Versailles Road in Lexington. It offers STI testing, PrEP and PEP consultations, and other wellness resources in one easy visit. From @claywallace.bsky.social

In this week’s conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps Booth, Roberta Davis and Charles Davis Sr. talk about how the leadership skills Roberta learned during her manufacturing career and a move back home to Lexington led to the founding of girls nonprofit Operation Be You.

During his Team Kentucky briefing Wednesday Governor Andy Beshear announced he's declaring a state of emergency in the Commonwealth following Tuesday's fiery UPS plane crash in Louisville.

At least 3 dead, 11 injured in UPS plane crash in Kentucky and governor says numbers likely to grow.

This Thursday, CivicLex is holding a screening of “Join or Die: A film about why you should join a club.” From @claywallace.bsky.social

November is National Caregiving Month, and caregivers in Kentucky face sweeping financial and emotional challenges, often with little support, according to new data from AARP.

Jordan Obi matched Clara Strack with 15 points and 15 rebounds in the Wildcats season-opening win over Morehead State

The City of Lexington, God’s Pantry Food Bank, and several community partners have launched 'Lexington’s Big Give,' a citywide food drive that runs through December 2nd.

They’re bundled up in warm coats, they jingle when they walk, and they’re helping put gifts under the tree this holiday season... It's the Lexington Fire Department's 96th annual toy drive. From @claywallace.bsky.social

Environmental groups claim the plan would pass off 3 billion dollars in costs to Kentucky families and small businesses.

Kentucky notched seven sacks and allowed just one trip to the red zone in a 10-3 victory at Auburn on Saturday night that ended a four-game skid.

“When I became governor, you have lots of priorities, but when I’d sit down and think about it, education always came back as the first thing you have to start with,” the former teacher explained in a 1992 interview with the Nunn Center for Oral History at the University of Kentucky.

Governor Andy Beshear on Friday declared a state of emergency in Kentucky and ordered $5 million from the state's "rainy day fund" to go to food banks to help bridge any potential lapse in Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program benefits.

Over 150 authors and thousands of readers will gather at Joseph-Beth Booksellers in Lexington tomorrow for the free all-day event celebrating books and literacy in the Commonwealth.

Marie Mitchell and Mason Smith are co-authors of “Paranormal Kentucky: An Uncommon Wealth of Close Encounters with Aliens, Ghosts, and Cryptids.” The couple compile tales of “high strangeness,” many of which radiate chills far beyond the state line. With @claywallace.bsky.social

Governor Andy Beshear kicked off his weekly Team Kentucky press briefing on Thursday with a Halloween costume reveal. Switching out his suit coat for a red cardigan and swapping dress shoes for sneakers, Besehar brought Mr. Rogers to life.

Otega Oweh scored 17 points, but Kentucky fell to Georgetown University 84-70 on Thursday night at Rupp Arena.

Following five town halls and dozens of outreach events throughout the state, the Pre-K for All Advisory Committee delivered its findings and recommendations to the governor, reinforcing his case for universal pre-K access. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

KU and LG&E have been given the green light to build a pair of natural gas power plants.

In this week’s conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps booth, Lisa Howard and Barbara Smith talk about the Bluegrass Cat Club. At its height, the group’s annual household cat show was the largest in the nation.

Federal funds could begin running dry Saturday that help tens of millions of Americans to buy food for their families if Congress doesn’t reach a deal by then to end the U.S. government shutdown. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

A recent survey from Edelman’s Trust Barometer found 43% of people regret a health decision they have made because of inaccurate information. From Kentucky News Connection

WUKY, the oldest university-owned and licensed FM station in the nation, marked a milestone Wednesday in fun fashion.

Central Kentucky’s immigrant and Spanish-speaking residents have had greater access to resources and support since Centro de San Juan Diego opened in 2020. From Kentucky News Connection

An attempt to push forward with a collective bargaining vote for Fayette County Public School employees failed to gain traction Monday night, despite increasingly sharp criticism from teachers, parents, and other residents. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

Come celebrate the sixth annual Public Radio Music Day with WUKY! We’re excited to welcome Joslyn and the Sweet Compression to the WUKY Studios, and we’ve moved the festivities inside so you’ll stay dry - but there will still be plenty of room to dance!

“Emergency funds (are) sitting around that the president could use to fund the #SNAP program. All he has to do is be willing to do it,” Beshear said. Story by Karyn Czar.

"My suggestion would be to go to every local food bank, but this is one that's really going to hurt." #SNAP #shutdown

Lexington city leaders interested in launching a Lextran microtransit project are considering shifting their attention to a similar service that already exists.

In our final #CivicLex Chat segment featuring @adrianpbryant.bsky.social, who is taking on a new job in Lexington, we discuss the city's leftover fund balance, the ongoing conversation around a publicly-funded ride service, and more.

Eastern Kentuckians will fill more than 90 open positions for the #nuclear reactor firm Framatome this week in Corbin and Hazard. Story from Kentucky News Connection.

Mindful Mondays is a component of the Franklin County Regional Jail’s SOAR program, which provides active recovery support and education intended to prevent relapse and recidivism From @claywallace.bsky.social

Kentucky fell to No. 17 Tennessee 56-34 Saturday night at Kroger Field.

Dubbed "The Story of Benham," the exhibit was officially unveiled on September 16, drawing a large number of residents, former residents, and history enthusiasts excited to see one of eastern Kentucky's most iconic coal camps come to life through info panels, photographs, and artifacts.

You may have seen it popping up on signs at smoke shops around the state and wondered: Just what is #Kratom?

“With the fall comes an increased risk of wildfires, Beshear said. "We’ve recently seen what these wildfires can do to communities, and we want to be prepared.

Targeted boycotts, electoral organizing, and additional street protests are on the table for the 'No Kings' alliance, the groups behind last weekend's anti-Trump demonstrations. Story from Kentucky News Connection.

Despite claims to the contrary by the state's top law enforcement official, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is maintaining that he is not legally allowed to sign off on a death warrant in a more than 30-year-old case.

Joe's Blues is creepy good... Vintage Halloween Double Feature: Scary Treats! This Friday Night from 9 to 11 only on 91.3, streaming live wuky.org, or on the fancy free WUKY app. Wear a costume and listen.

In this week’s conversation from the Lexington StoryCorps Booth, Tuesday Meadows and her daughter, Amy Meadows, discuss Tuesday’s coming out as a trans woman.

Kentucky lawmakers grilled the head of Department for Community-Based Services Wednesday over major cuts to cash payments through what's known as the Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program, or KTAP. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

Parts of New Circle Road on the north side of Lexington are due for a major redesign. The city is now seeking input from residents as it looks to improve one of its busiest corridors. From @joshjameswuky.bsky.social

In the 1880s, two groups rushed into the central Appalachian Mountains: industrialists seeking coal, and missionaries seeking moral reform. Both changed the region forever, and their stories were intertwined.

With Kentucky prepping for the opening of its first legal medical cannabis dispensaries, some state lawmakers are worrying aloud about what some of the products will look like — and whether they may entice children to give them a try.

In what the Frankfort Police department described as an “appalling act of littering,” residents of the capital city woke up to find KKK flyers lying in front yards and streets. From @claywallace.bsky.social

"Your mind goes to clichés... and I really wanted to steer clear of that territory," said LA-based sculptor Benjamin Ball.

The initiative, called #PickUpPerks, works like this: participants fill a trash bag with litter from a local neighborhood or park, then claim their free drip coffee from a participating cafe. From @claywallace.bsky.social

The 2025-26 NBA season tips off on Tuesday night, and Kentucky men’s basketball continues its extensive presence with a nation-leading 27 players featured on opening day rosters across the league.

According to data from the Commonwealth Fund, 64% of Kentucky children have all doses of their recommended vaccines. Kentucky doctors and health professionals want to better educate families on how vaccines work and their health effects on children.

Frankfort’s Buffalo Trace Distillery is offering self-guided "Night at the Distillery" tours this October, plus a sweepstakes for a chance to stay overnight on the property with professional paranormal investigators. From @claywallace.bsky.social