Source: Lane Report (KY Business)

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corporation approved $1.9 million in loans across 12 agricultural projects, with the majority supporting beginning farmers in eastern and central Kentucky counties.

The Kentucky Department of Education has launched OSEEL GUIDES, a virtual monthly workshop series designed to support new special education and early learning administrators as they navigate their leadership roles.

Kentucky ranks fourth nationally in weekend distracted driving deaths per capita, with 310 fatalities from 2020-2024, according to a new study. Deaths surged to 84 in 2024, up from 48 in 2022.

University of the Cumberlands is accepting applications for its new Occupational Therapy Doctorate program, which begins classes later in 2027 and spans nine semesters.

University of Kentucky cross country opened its 2026 season with the women placing second and men placing third at the Tennessee Invitational, led by strong performances from Ann Lemirisho and Collins Kipngok.

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport received a $32.5 million federal grant to reconstruct its passenger terminal as part of its larger $1 billion SDF Next modernization program.

The Fayette County Public Schools Board approved its 2026-27 budget with property tax rates designed to generate 4 percent more revenue, while Interim Superintendent Dr. Bradford outlined a financial recovery plan following an audit that revealed management concerns.

Ten former University of Kentucky Dance Team members will compete for professional NFL and NBA cheerleading squads in the 2026-27 season, with alumni representing six NFL teams and one NBA team.

Lexington residents today debated Gov. Beshear’s criticism of Senator McConnell’s three-month absence from the Senate over health issues, and mourned the loss of 12 Herald-Leader journalists—leaving just two reporters to cover city and state government.

Lexington marks the 25th anniversary of September 11 with a memorial vigil at UK, a morning ceremony at Phoenix Park, and the formal dedication of the Global War on Terror Memorial at Veterans Park, honoring those lost in the attacks and subsequent conflicts.