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Jessamine County Sees High Voter Turnout with Incumbents Retaining Seats in Local Elections

Nicholasville - Election night in Jessamine County ended with a robust voter turnout of 62.36 percent. Out of 43,308 registered…

2 weeks ago

Fayette County Board of Education Welcomes New Members Kathleen ‘Penny’ Christian and Monica Mundy After Election Reshuffle

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Election night brought significant changes to the Fayette County Board of Education as voters approved two newcomers…

2 weeks ago

Kentucky Voters Reject Amendment 2, Upholding Commitment to Public Education

Lexington, Ky. – Kentucky voters decisively rejected Amendment 2 in the recent election, with every county in the state voting…

2 weeks ago

Kentucky Elects First Black Woman to Supreme Court, Marking Historic Milestone in Diversity

Lexington, Ky. has made history by electing Judge Pamela Goodwine as the first Black woman to serve on the Kentucky…

2 weeks ago

Historic Election Results in Lexington: New Urban County Council Welcomes Youngest and First Transgender Members

Lexington is set to welcome a significantly altered Urban County Council in January 2025, featuring five new members among the…

2 weeks ago

Trump Projected to Win Kentucky in 2024 Presidential Election Amid Historical Voting Trends

LEXINGTON, Ky. – As the 2024 Presidential Election approaches, analysts are projecting that Donald Trump will secure a victory in…

3 weeks ago

Two Inmates Escape from Blackburn Correctional Complex, Authorities Launch Search in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. - Authorities are currently searching for two inmates who escaped from Blackburn Correctional Complex on Sunday night. The…

3 weeks ago

Voters in Jessamine County Experience Short Wait Times on Election Day Amid Key Issues

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. — On Tuesday, voters in Jessamine County participated in mid-morning Election Day activities, experiencing relatively short wait times…

3 weeks ago

Judge Pamela Goodwine Becomes First Black Woman Elected to Kentucky Supreme Court

Lexington, Kentucky - Court of Appeals Judge Pamela Goodwine is poised to make history by becoming the first Black woman…

3 weeks ago

Liz Sheehan Wins Reelection to Urban County Council in Lexington, Promises Continued Focus on Affordable Housing and Community Support

Lexington has elected Liz Sheehan to a second consecutive term on the Urban County Council for the 5th District, according…

3 weeks ago