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Kentucky Humane Society releases renderings, announces campaign for new $37 million campus

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October 16, 2025

Kentucky Humane Society releases renderings, announces campaign for new million campus

The Kentucky Humane Society announced plans Oct. 15 for a new Animal and Community Campus that will expand space and services for animals in the commonwealth.

Kentucky Humane Society President and CEO Alisa Gray said the $37 million project, to be built in the 4900 block of Preston Highway, has been in the works since 2021. The organization has raised $21.4 million so far, she said, and is seeking $5 million in additional funding from the Kentucky legislature for the project.

Gray hopes to raise the remaining $10.6 million needed through the organization’s “ALL IN” campaign that launched Oct. 15.

Gray said the organization plans to break ground on the new campus in November 2025 and the project is estimated to take around 16-18 months to complete.

The new center, which will include 54,000 square feet of indoor space and 7,000 square feet of a covered outdoor area, will expand dog and cat housing by 30%. Gray said the organization also aims to increase spay and neuter surgeries they’re able to provide annually.

The new campus will also bring back the previously-closed Healthy Pets Clinic that provided low-cost, preventable veterinary care to the community.

“There’s a dire need for that. That’s probably one of the greatest needs for animals now, in our state and nationally,” Gray said. “Access to care is very difficult, cost of care for animals is extremely high, probably higher than it’s ever been.”

While the new campus will be in Louisville, Gray said Kentucky Humane Society serves 96 counties throughout Kentucky. The new brick and mortar for a permanent clinic in Louisville will mean the organization will be able to use its CARE-a-van mobile clinic to better serve the wider Kentucky community.

“We try to prioritize underserved areas and our rural Kentucky partners that don’t have access to care, so we’ll be able to serve them more often,” Gray said.

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Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football

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March 3, 2026

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Hardley Gilmore returns to Kentucky Football

A wide receiver from Belle Glade, Florida, Gilmore totaled 28 receptions for 313 yards and one touchdown for the Wildcats during the 2025 season. The 6-foot-1 sophomore has had a very interesting offseason as he entered the portal, flipped a commitment, and is now back in Lexington.

After the 2025 season, Gilmore committed to Louisville when he entered the transfer portal, then flipped his commitment to Baylor, and ultimately signed with the Bears. To end Gilmore’s portal saga, he’s now back in a familiar place with the Wildcats.

When the 2026 season begins, Gilmore will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Gilmore had a solid sophomore campaign with the Wildcats, appearing in all 12 games. His best game of the season came in the late-season loss against Vanderbilt. He tallied six catches for 55 yards in the game.

With Kentucky losing most of its wide receiver production from last season, this is a significant pickup, and it won’t be surprising if Gilmore is back in the starting lineup this fall.

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Kentucky vs. Texas A&M Injury Report: The usual suspects are out

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March 3, 2026

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As for the Aggies, the only name on the report is Mackenzie Mgbako, a one-time Kentucky target who remains out for the season after undergoing foot surgery. Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMilan said today that Mgbako will return next season, which would be a big boost for the Aggies before the offseason begins.

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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge

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March 2, 2026

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Watch: Blast brings down Northern Kentucky bridge

COVINGTON, Ky. (WKRC) – The Licking River Bridge was demolished Monday morning in a controlled blast, clearing the way for a replacement structure.

Authorities established a 1,000-foot safety perimeter, closed nearby roads and asked residents to shelter in place before the demolition. The bridge collapsed within seconds of the blast.

“Today we say goodbye to a bridge that has served Kentuckians for nearly a century and we make room for something new. A signature bridge that is safer, stronger and we make room for something new,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “This region, like the rest of the commonwealth, is evolving, it is booming, it’s economy growing every day. What we’re doing together is building our new Kentucky home.”

The Licking River Bridge is now history after crews brought it down with a controlled demolition Monday morning. (WKRC)

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Crews will begin construction on the new bridge after debris removal is complete. The replacement bridge is expected to open in the summer of 2028.

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