Economy

Fayette County Schools Propose Occupational Tax IncreaseFayette County Schools Propose Occupational Tax Increase

Fayette County Schools Propose Occupational Tax Increase

News Summary The Fayette County Public Schools board is set to discuss a proposed increase to the occupational license tax…

3 weeks ago
Fayette County School Board Navigates Challenges Post-TornadoFayette County School Board Navigates Challenges Post-Tornado

Fayette County School Board Navigates Challenges Post-Tornado

News Summary The Fayette County School Board is grappling with graduation and financial challenges following a recent tornado that severely…

3 weeks ago
Lexington Business Owner Sentenced for Tax EvasionLexington Business Owner Sentenced for Tax Evasion

Lexington Business Owner Sentenced for Tax Evasion

News Summary Matthew J. Buresh, owner of CR Cable Construction in Lexington, has been sentenced to two years in prison…

3 weeks ago
Fraud Convictions in Fen-Phen Settlement CaseFraud Convictions in Fen-Phen Settlement Case

Fraud Convictions in Fen-Phen Settlement Case

News Summary William Gallion and Shirley Cunningham, Jr. have been convicted of fraud related to the fen-phen settlement, resulting in…

3 weeks ago
Fayette County Faces $16 Million Budget ShortfallFayette County Faces $16 Million Budget Shortfall

Fayette County Faces $16 Million Budget Shortfall

News Summary Fayette County's school district is facing a significant $16 million budget shortfall for the next fiscal year, leading…

4 weeks ago
Lexington Blue Roofing Company Abruptly Closes Amid InvestigationLexington Blue Roofing Company Abruptly Closes Amid Investigation

Lexington Blue Roofing Company Abruptly Closes Amid Investigation

News Summary Lexington Blue, a roofing company based in Kentucky, has announced its sudden closure amid an investigation by the…

1 month ago
New Record Powerball Jackpot Won in Georgetown, KYNew Record Powerball Jackpot Won in Georgetown, KY

New Record Powerball Jackpot Won in Georgetown, KY

News Summary A ticket sold at Clark's Pump N Shop in Georgetown, Kentucky, has won a record-breaking $167.3 million Powerball…

2 months ago
Firearm Found in Student’s Backpack at Bryan Station High SchoolFirearm Found in Student’s Backpack at Bryan Station High School

Firearm Found in Student’s Backpack at Bryan Station High School

News Summary On April 22, 2025, a firearm was discovered in a student’s backpack at Bryan Station High School in…

2 months ago
Kentucky Humanities Faces Funding Crisis After Federal CutsKentucky Humanities Faces Funding Crisis After Federal Cuts

Kentucky Humanities Faces Funding Crisis After Federal Cuts

News Summary Kentucky Humanities has lost its annual federal funding of $850,000 due to cuts made by the Trump administration.…

2 months ago
Kentucky Nonprofit Faces Funding Crisis Amid CutsKentucky Nonprofit Faces Funding Crisis Amid Cuts

Kentucky Nonprofit Faces Funding Crisis Amid Cuts

News Summary Kentucky Humanities has lost $850,000 in federal grant funding, accounting for 70% of its budget. This funding cut…

2 months ago