KENTUCKY — This week marks the start of changes to disciplinary measures for not following COVID-19 protocols at the University of Kentucky, lane closures in Lexington and a music festival returns after a year off. That's a look at some of the things happening this week in Kentucky. 

What You Need To Know

  • The University of Kentucky is implementing disciplinary measures for unvaccinated students, staff and faculty who do not follow weekly COVID-19 testing requirements

  • There will be lane closures Tuesday on I-17 N at Paris Pike overpass bridge in Fayette County

  • The Louder Than Life music festival runs Thursday through Sunday in Louisville

  • People will need to show proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend the music festival

University of Kentucky COVID-19 changes

Monday marks the start of new disciplinary measures for students, staff and faculty at the University of Kentucky who do not follow COVID-19 safety measures. Unvaccinated students and staff are required to get tested for COVID-19 weekly.

The first time an employee fails to do so, a letter will be sent to their supervisor. The second time, a file will be placed in their permanent personnel record. After the third week of non-compliance, they will no longer be eligible for the 2% merit raise. After four weeks of non-compliance, an employee could be put on unpaid administrative leave.

The first time an unvaccinated student fails to complete a required weekly COVID-19 test, a hold will be placed on their account. The second time, a student will be denied access to athletic events and other social activities. In the third week of non-compliance, a student will have a disciplinary conduct meeting. After four weeks of failing to get a required COVID-19 test, a student could be suspended.

You can find more information about the changes on UK's website.

I-75 lane closures in Fayette County

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is warning drivers about a scheduled project on I-75 Tuesday. There will be temporary lane closures Tuesday on I-75 N at the Paris Pike overpass bridge. 

KYTC said the closure is necessary for bridge deck repair work. The two left lanes will be closed from 6:30 p.m. to midnight.

Louder Than Life

The Louder Than Life music festival returns after a year off. It runs Thursday through Sunday in Louisville. 

Danny Wimmer Presents usually hosts three music festivals in Louisville known as the 'Tri-festa.' However, there will be no Bourbon and Beyond or Hometown Rising this year. 

Guests will have to show either proof of vaccination or a recent negative COVID-19 test to attend the festival. 

Scheduled headliner Nine Inch Nails dropped out in mid-August due to rising COVID-19 cases. Then last week, Snoop Dogg canceled his appearance as well.

Metallica will be headlining two of the four nights. You can find the full lineup on the event website.