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UK Professor Coker honored as Research Professor for violence prevention work
Ann L. Coker, a University of Kentucky professor leading research on violence prevention, has been named a 2026-27 University Research Professor for her work developing and evaluating evidence-based prevention programs like Green Dot.
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Ky. Small Business Development Center names Kayla Keeton State Star
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center named Kayla Keeton as its 2026 State Star, recognizing her exceptional contributions to small business development across Kentucky.
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UK Women’s Basketball Reveals 2026-27 SEC Schedule
The University of Kentucky women’s basketball team received its 2026-27 SEC conference schedule, featuring eight home games and eight away games with Tennessee as the sole home-and-away opponent.
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Kentucky high school work group wraps up transformation initiative
The Kentucky High School Transformation Work Group held its final meeting on June 3, with future work continuing through the Kentucky United We Learn Council to examine policies and implementation practices affecting high school transformation across the state.
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UK’s Stephenson Selected for ITF College Accelerator Program
University of Kentucky junior Eli Stephenson earned selection to the 2026 ITF College Accelerator Program after ranking No. 26 in the final ITA Singles Rankings, capping a breakout season that included 14 wins over ranked opponents.
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McConnell is ‘fully engaged’ on Senate, KY matters amid hospitalization, spokesperson says
A spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky Republican is keeping up with government business during his recent hospitalization.
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Reddit Splits on Data Center Denial, FCPS Superintendent Defends Himself
Residents celebrate a data center developer’s permitting failure, express deep skepticism of the superintendent’s denial in the threatening email scandal, and air workplace frustrations at UK Hospital.
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Beshear pardons 43 for aiding enslaved people’s escape
Governor Andy Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 individuals convicted in the 19th century for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, with the pardons issued ahead of Juneteenth celebrations.
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Lexington residents voice concerns over data center expansion plans
Residents packed a Lyric Theatre meeting to oppose data center developments in Lexington after Texas-based DartPoints Operating Company purchased the former Lexmark facility.
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Investigators detail toxic environment under ousted Shawnee principal
Current and former staff at the Academy @ Shawnee described a toxic work environment under executive principal Hollie Smith, who was reassigned in March following allegations of harassment and retaliation. JCPS has confirmed an ongoing investigation but declined to provide details.