Source: University of Kentucky News

University of Kentucky researchers led by Biyun Xie have received a $1.2 million NSF grant to develop an autonomous robot that monitors and evaluates greenhouse-grown tomatoes, aiming to improve crop productivity while reducing labor demands in Kentucky’s growing greenhouse industry.

Residents discussed kayaking on South Elkhorn Creek, debated Flock Safety surveillance cameras in light of recent Supreme Court privacy rulings, reviewed a police officer’s conduct and accountability, discussed accessibility versus aesthetics near the Henry Clay Estate, and unanimously praised local water delivery service Highbridge Springs.

Morehead, Kentucky, is implementing a pedestrian safety initiative aimed at slowing traffic and improving driver compliance at intersections to enhance walkability in the community.

The attorney for former London Mayor Randall Weddle says that in the spring of 2023 the chief fundraiser for Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection campaign “destroyed vital evidence” in a pending criminal case against Weddle for making excess campaign contributions to Beshear.

Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding pre-K pilot programs into two additional counties as his administration prioritizes early childhood education initiatives.

The full-day programs are set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year.

Gov. Beshear expanded his pre-K pilot program to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, which will serve roughly 3,000 Kentucky children combined starting in the 2026-2027 school year, bringing the total to four participating school districts.

A University of Kentucky law professor has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent a federal judge from becoming the next dean of the UK College of Law.

UK men’s golf adds Gabriel Hull, a standout Division II golfer from Emmanuel University, to its 2026-27 roster. Hull earned Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year honors and won the prestigious Press Thornton Future Masters championship in June.

As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the recent outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Michigan health officials have identified lettuces or salad greens as one potential culprit. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical…