Source: Fayette County Public Schools

Fayette County Public Schools requires all student medications to be stored in the school nurse’s office with proper documentation and physician authorization when needed.

Kentucky experts urge families to prioritize mental health as approximately 700,000 students prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, highlighting the importance of addressing anxiety and stress related to the school transition.

Governor Andy Beshear is calling for more transparency about Senator Mitch McConnell’s health after McConnell confirmed he remains in rehabilitation and will miss the Fancy Farm Picnic.

First Classs, the richest U.S.-bred Arabian racehorse in history and 2026 Obaiyah Arabian Classic winner, has been named to join the Kentucky Horse Park’s Hall of Champions in Lexington.

Across Kentucky, a troubling pattern is emerging. Whether in healthcare, education, or non-profit organizations, board decisions are increasingly being questioned — not simply because difficult decisions are being made, but because stakeholders are asking how those decisions are being made. Recent events involving boards governing Fayette County Public Schools, the University of Kentucky, and…

A Courier Journal investigation into the December killing of 20-year-old Milton Ritchie Jr. illustrates how young Louisvillians are losing their lives to gun violence. The case, involving a 15-year-old girl and a disputed “revenge plan,” highlights the need to see victims as individuals rather than statistics.

Kentucky State Police Post 12 honored 16 troopers, detectives and officers for exceptional service in 2025, including Detective Tyler Hunter and Trooper Jordan Thompson as Post 12’s top honorees.

Mental health experts are encouraging Kentucky families to prioritize their children’s emotional preparation alongside physical supplies as approximately 700,000 students return to school, emphasizing consistent routines and mental health screenings.

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews shifted traffic on Newtown Pike on July 28 as part of the I-75 widening project, preparing to begin construction on the Legacy Trail underpass that will allow safe passage under the expanded roadway.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled pothole repairs on New Circle Road for Wednesday and Thursday, with one lane closed each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.