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27-03-2025
- Sport
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Nicholasville unveils over $18M plans for state-of-the-art rec center
NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. (FOX 56) — Officials say a state-of-the-art recreation center is in the works in Jessamine County. The vision began in 2006, and due to the size of the project, organizers decided to develop the center in phases. Some time later, the city purchased a 110-acre parcel in hopes of bringing the vision to life. Anderson County Middle School students worked to collect supplies for Eastern Kentucky flood victims Kentucky bill enhancing police protections from open records requests becomes law without governor action Nicholasville unveils over $18M plans for state-of-the-art rec center On Thursday, March 27, Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation detailed the investment into the over $18 million facility. According to the announcement, the facility will be located off of John Preece Drive and will be accessible from the newly constructed bypass. 'The City of Nicholasville, Jessamine County Fiscal Court, and Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks & Recreation have long recognized the need for a community recreation center for all ages,' Nicholasville-Jessamine County Parks and Recreation said. 'The goal is to create a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose facility that will serve as a hub for recreational activities and events for our community while attracting visitors from across the state.' The center is designed for year-round use and can accommodate basketball, volleyball, archery, aquatics, pickleball, walking groups, and more. 'It will provide significant benefits, starting with improved health and fitness opportunities for Nicholasville and Jessamine County residents. Additionally, it will serve as a vital resource for local youth sports programs, addressing the growing need for gym space. Economically, the facility has the potential to host various events that could generate revenue and boost local businesses,' organizers said. Read more of the latest Lexington & central Kentucky news The entire project will reportedly cost between $18 and $22 million. 'Given this estimate, officials decided to develop the center in phases, with Phase 1 focusing on gymnasiums, a walking track, and community event rooms,' organizers said. Funding will be derived from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Organizers reportedly attempted to generate private funding for the project but will finance the general funds due to a lack of investment interest for the remainder of the cost. A timeline hasn't been announced for completion. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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27-03-2025
- Politics
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Kentucky bill enhancing police protections from open records requests becomes law without governor action
FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX 56) — A bill that allows open records requests in Kentucky to be exempt from the public eye if their disclosure endangers police became law on Thursday without a veto or the governor's signature. House Bill 520 amended the current Open Records Request legislature, adding exemptions that prohibit law enforcement records from public viewing if that information poses the risk of harm to a law enforcement agency, per the Kentucky General Assembly website. Gov. Beshear vetoes 9 bills on education, healthcare, and more on Wednesday This amendment limits the amount of government records officials can allow the public to view after submitting an open records request for arrest reports and 911 call information. Specifically, the bill amends language in the existing statute that had allowed the withholding of documents that 'would cause harm' to a law enforcement agency. HB 520 amended the language to prohibit the public from viewing records that could cause harm not only to the agency but to the overall investigation as well as witnesses, the bill states. Anderson County Middle School students worked to collect supplies for Eastern Kentucky flood victims Kentucky bill enhancing police protections from open records requests becomes law without governor action Nicholasville unveils over $18M plans for state-of-the-art rec center Lawmakers argued that revealing the identity of informants or witnesses connected with investigations could cause harm to the officers or agencies involved. The bill passed with a committee vote of 25-12 on March 14 and was delivered to the secretary of state's desk on Thursday with no signature. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
