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Elected officials should remember: Medicaid cuts affect real people and real caregivers
When people hear the words Medicaid cuts, they often picture numbers on a spreadsheet. On Wednesday in Frankfort, those numbers were projected on a PowerPoint presentation. Yet several basic questions remained unanswered. Kentucky Medicaid Commissioner Lisa Lee and her team were asked about provider recoupments, Medicaid expenditures, and other financial data that could help explain how…
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Middle schoolers tour 6 Kentucky campuses to explore college options
Fayette County Public Schools took 37 middle schoolers on a three-day college tour of six Kentucky campuses to expose them to diverse higher education paths and help inspire their future career planning.
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Kentucky, Iowa among nine states that won’t have to match portion of federal SNAP benefits
The majority of U.S. states will soon have to pay 5% to 15% of federal nutrition assistance benefits in their state, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s release Wednesday of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payment error rates. House Resolution 1, commonly known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was enacted in…
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Team Kentucky to host America250 July 4 celebration in downtown Frankfort
Kentucky state officials will host a free, family-friendly America250 celebration in downtown Frankfort on July 3-4 to honor the nation’s 250th anniversary, featuring live music, historical activities, and fireworks.
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FCPS students train in equine art at Mill Ridge Farm
Fayette County Public Schools students participated in an equine art masterclass at Mill Ridge Farm with professional artist Jaime Corum, with their work to be exhibited at Keeneland’s Sporting Art Auction in November as part of an effort to establish an Equine Arts Scholarship Fund.
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Starbucks breaks ground at Russell Centre in northeastern Kentucky
Starbucks has commenced construction at Russell Centre in Russell, Kentucky, marking another milestone for the retail development anchored by Kroger and Lowe’s Home Improvement.
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Most Kentucky counties see unemployment increase over past year
Nearly 80% of Kentucky counties saw unemployment rise in the year ending May 2026, reflecting deepening labor market challenges across much of the state.
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Gorton announces partnership for free World Cup watch party at Kentucky Theatre
Mayor Linda Gorton announced a partnership with FOX 56 News and the Kentucky Theatre to host a free, family-friendly FIFA World Cup watch party at the downtown theater on Main Street.
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Lexington gears up for Fourth of July with Parks & Rec events
Lexington Parks & Recreation is promoting Fourth of July celebrations throughout the week as part of the America 250 bicentennial commemoration, with director Adrienne Thakur discussing the patriotic events available to residents.
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State releases May county unemployment data; Woodford leads with lowest rate
Woodford County has the lowest unemployment rate in Kentucky at 3.7% for May 2026, while Martin County recorded the highest at 9.8%, according to data released by the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet.