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Kentucky lawns face stress as summer ends and a drier fall begins; Always Green Lawn Care operator Eli Abrahim said warm, wet summer conditions helped weeds and insects thrive, leaving bluegrass and fescue dormant (grass stays alive).

He advised using high nitrogen fertilizer and raising mower height to aid recovery.

Keeneland’s September Yearling Sale drew strong interest and sold 97 horses for a combined $71.77 million on Monday.

One colt sold for $2.8 million (the day’s top sale) amid an increase in both average and median prices from last year.

LEX News anchor Evelyn Schultz will host LEX Talk, a free community conversation at Nicholasville Performance Park on Friday, Sept.

18, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Community members will share local issues + successes to help shape future coverage.

Code Red, a suicide prevention program developed by Julie Cerel, has helped 15,000 Kentuckians create personal crisis plans (including dialing 988 for quick help) and earned national recognition from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center, which may lead to its expansion beyond Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky launched Kentucky Mobile on a nationwide 5G network for Big Blue Nation, with monthly payments supporting programs like athletics, scholarships + campus initiatives.

UK partnered with its athletics department and alumni association to deliver wireless with a purpose.

Kentucky agriculture groups (including the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association) are watching the farm bill closely as the Senate Agriculture Committee meets Wednesday in Lexington, saying Senator Mitch McConnell’s vote is key for advancing SNAP benefits, crop insurance, and working family tax cuts.

The Nicholasville Jessamine County Community Recreation Center is set to open in February on John Preece Drive, covering 110 acres with 59,000 sqft.

The $18 million facility will include four gyms, a walking track, meeting rooms, batting cages, and sports areas to serve local families.

Nicholasville Police led local kids on a memorial bike ride downtown to honor Officer Anthony Ruggiero (who served nine years before his death in 2025) on Sunday.

Organizers say the event builds trust and reflects his lifelong commitment to community service.