Source: Fayette County Public Schools

Frederick Douglass High School students earned multiple awards at the 2026 Educators Rising National Conference in Portland, Oregon, competing against thousands of aspiring educators from across the United States.

Evelyn Maggard of Hayes Middle School won first place in Onsite Art Painting at the 2026 Junior National Beta Convention in Nashville, advancing from her third-place finish at the state competition.

Kentucky softball signed two-way player Addyson Frye, a freshman from Providence College who compiled six pitching wins and 59 strikeouts while maintaining a perfect fielding record during the 2026 season.

Residents discussed bourbon selections for political news, debated Mediterranean restaurants, raised concerns about alleged asphalt industry monopolies affecting road construction costs, and celebrated a reported incoming LEGO Store at The Summit.

Gov. Andy Beshear formally requested Sen. Mitch McConnell provide an update on his health after the 84-year-old Republican has been hospitalized since June 14 with minimal public information disclosed about his condition.

A new report indicates American families have faced at least $2,000 in additional costs since Republicans passed a federal budget bill in summer 2025, raising questions about the economic impact of GOP policies.

State lawmakers are hosting a town hall in Louisville focused on data centers, seeking to hear from Kentucky residents about the industry’s expansion and impacts across the state.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet announced that a resurfacing project on U.S. 25 in Madison County will begin July 12, delayed due to emergency flood recovery efforts from severe storms that struck the region in late June.

Katie C. Comstock, an attorney with two decades of Kentucky government experience, was appointed Wednesday as the next Director of the Legislative Research Commission, replacing retiring Director Jay D. Hartz. Comstock has served as Deputy Director since 2024 and previously worked in all three branches of state government.

UK Athletics will take over SEC Network on Wednesday, July 8, with 24 hours of exclusive Wildcat programming featuring classic games and highlights from across the university’s athletic programs.