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Meade, Pike, Wolfe counties certified as Recovery Ready Communities, totaling 42
Three more Kentucky counties have been certified as Recovery Ready Communities, signaling that they have the resources needed to help their residents recover from addiction. That brings the total to 42 counties out of 120. “There is no…
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Stein emphasizes connection and accountability in first year at Kentucky
New Kentucky football coach Will Stein said Monday at SEC Media Days that his first seven months have focused on building connection and accountability as he begins his inaugural season with 45 newcomers.
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Public Service Commission, take action on high bills and energy affordability now
Kentuckians are feeling the strain as residential energy bills sky-rocket and historic heat waves grip the region. Families need solutions that will lower energy burdens and monthly costs. For that reason, Sierra Club Kentucky – alongside six other community advocacy organizations – submitted a letter to the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) asking that…
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FDA: Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample produced a false positive for cyclospora
WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis for an ongoing agency investigation. FDA had announced Sunday the false positive on a Taylor Farms lettuce sample, amid an outbreak…
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The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack.
The Trump administration is removing protections from the key places where endangered species live, saying states can keep the areas safe. But experts say states aren’t equipped for the task. Earlier this month, the Trump administration finalized a major change to the Endangered Species Act, rolling back protections for the forests, wetlands, deserts and…
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Retired FCPS Finance Director Rodney Jackson Announces Legal Action Plans
Retired Fayette County Public Schools Finance Director Rodney Jackson announced plans for legal action Monday, denying allegations of wrongdoing and asserting he fulfilled his responsibilities during his tenure.
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Planning panel to weigh subdivisions, zone changes July 23
Lexington’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 23 to consider multiple zoning amendments and subdivision plans, including a proposed specialty trade development on Old Paris Road and a residential subdivision on Parkers Mill Road.
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UK’s Rodriguez named finalist contender for prestigious Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez has been named a nominee for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, recognized for his extensive community service work with children and families affected by disabilities, particularly inspired by caring for his sister who has Rett syndrome.
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Kentucky Ranked Second in the Nation for Hunger and It’s Only Getting Worse
Kentucky’s food insecurity ranked second highest in the nation between 2022 and 2024, according to recent USDA data. Almost one in five Kentuckians were food insecure (18.8%, compared to a 13.3% national average), meaning they didn’t have consistent access to enough nutrition. Even worse, Kentucky had the nation’s highest prevalence of very low food…
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Horse Park offers free back-to-school celebration July 25
The Kentucky Horse Park will host a free back-to-school bash on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring horse meet-and-greets, school performances, food trucks, and pony rides for $8.