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Vesper Holdings Expands its Student Housing Portfolio in Kentucky with Acquisition of The Lex
Vesper Holdings ("Vesper"), a privately-held real estate investment firm based in New York City, is pleased to announce its latest acquisition – The Lex located pedestrian to the University of Kentucky (“UK”). The property is Vesper’s second acquisition in the Lexington market. Including this purchase, Vesper has completed seven student housing transactions totaling over $300 million over the past nine months.
Listeria Alert: Produce Sold at Kentucky Aldi Locations Recalled
A recall for produce sold at Aldi store locations in Kentucky have been voluntarily recalled due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The bacteria can cause serious health issues and can sometimes lead to death. Symptoms of Listeria Infection. Symptoms can include diarrhea and vomiting, as well as fever, muscle...
Several Kentucky schools remain with vacant positions
OWENSBORO, Ky. (WEVV) — With a 24% turnover rate last year, the Commonwealth is seeing it’s fair share of struggles when it comes to the teacher shortage. Open positions from bus drivers, custodians, technicians, and teachers fill school districts. Here in the Tri-State, we looked at the numbers:
From France to Japan, Lexington has fostered connections through 'Sister Cities.' Now the program has another feather in its cap
The concept of sister cities has its roots in war, namely the effort to avoid another large-scale international conflict. "President Eisenhower started the sister City program in 1956, following World War II after it ended, and this was his idea of... if we're ever going to have world peace, we need to get to know each other," Kay Sargent explains.
Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub works on renovating old building in Smoketown neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Frankfort business is looking to move into Louisville where Logan Street and Broadway intersect. What once was the Epping Soda Bottling Company back in 1863 will now be a much healthier option. Birch Bragg, co-owner of Locals Food Hub and Pizza Pub, said the company's...
Not too Hot as Slight Rain Chances Continue
OVERNIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Warm with Lows of 69-71. Sunrise 5:47. WEDNESDAY: Mix of Sun & Clouds (More Clouds South) with a Few Showers/T’Showers Developing. Humid with Highs 83-90 (Southeast to Northwest…84-88 in the Evansville Metro). Winds SW 5-10 WED NIGHT: Partly Cloudy. Warm with Lows 69-70. THURSDAY: Mix...
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE MAKE ARREST IN CONNECTION TO THE SHOOTING OF TENNESSEE HIGHWAY PATROL TROOPER
PRINCETON, KY — Kentucky State Police (KSP) report that KSP Post 2 Troopers arrested Braze Rucker early Sunday morning July 21st at a residence in Princeton, KY. The arrest was in reference to the July 19, 2024, shooting of Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) Trooper Adam Cothron, in Putnam County, TN. Trooper Cothron (THP) conducted a traffic stop on I-40, at mile marker 285, near the Burgess Falls exit, occupied by two males.
FCPS paying private school leader $20K+ to talk to staff
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT)—This November, voters will decide whether the state can give money meant for public education to private schools. WKYT has just learned that three months out from the election, Fayette County Public Schools will pay a man who runs a private school more than $20,000 to speak at this year’s Employee Back to School Convocation.
Kentucky offers 2025 5-star combo guard
Kentucky extended a scholarship offer to San Bernardino (Calif.) Eleanor Roosevelt 5-star combo guard Brayden Burries on Tuesday, he announced on social media. Burries (6-4, 200) is ranked No. 11 overall and the No. 3 combo guard in the 2025 class by 247Sports. The Wildcats join an extensive offer sheet...
1 hurt in multi-vehicle Lexington crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A multiple-vehicle crash is impacting Lexington traffic. Lexington police are working to reopen the inner loop of New Circle Road at Boardwalk after a crash involving four vehicles. The crash happened a little after 5 p.m. Tuesday. One person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening...
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