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The Fayette County Board of Education unanimously approved a contract with Atlanta-based auditing firm Mauldin & Jenkins and created a new finance director position during a virtual board meeting.

Ever since Kentucky lawmakers approved statewide sales tax breaks for hyperscale data centers, developers are eyeing the state as a place to build these potentially massive, electricity-intensive operations.  The state has long been home to smaller data centers that power various online services such as digital cloud storage. But with the surge of billions…

Almost 20 years ago, Kentucky native Bill Bishop wrote “The Big Sort,” a very prescient book that provided an analysis of how Americans were organizing their lives according to their political identities. They were choosing where to live, work, and play based on their desire to be among people who shared their political philosophy.…

Fayette County Public Schools officials updated the board July 6 on progress toward district strategic plan goals, with leaders discussing plans for expanding priorities as the current five-year initiative approaches completion in 2027.

Kentucky Health News Prompted by data that shows Kentucky’s young drivers are involved in fatal automobile crashes that are much higher than the national average, researchers at the University of Kentucky and the Kentucky Transportation…

The Career and Technical Education Partnership Council launched its third year with new leadership and plans to expand connections between Fayette County Public Schools and local employers through an employer guide and progressive engagement strategy.

July’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative focuses on substance use disorder, which is sometimes known as addiction, and harm reduction. Health Secretary Dr. Steven Stack explained in a Healthy Kentucky Home YouTube post that harm…

The University of Kentucky’s Enviropods program is registering middle schoolers for free three-day summer camps in Hazard, Frankfort and Somerset, where students use drones, virtual reality and other tools to study climate hazards and build resilience skills.

Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams launched the Kentucky Time Capsule Project to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary, inviting residents to contribute stories and artwork through the state’s website. The bourbon barrel-housed capsule will tour the state before being permanently stored until its opening in 2051.

By Elizabeth Chapin University of Kentucky UK HealthCare has reached a new contract with Cigna Healthcare, restoring in-network access for patients with Cigna health insurance. The hospital and physician contract took effect April 27, and…