Source: Kentucky Lantern

As the U.S. Supreme Court pulls back from the landmark federal law designed to safeguard the voting rights of minorities, more states are stepping in to prohibit discrimination in state and local elections. State versions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act include some of the federal law’s approaches to fighting discrimination, including prohibitions against…

Consumer price inflation reached 4.2% in May, the highest mark in three years, boosted largely by higher energy prices that have spiked because of the Iran war, according to federal numbers released on Wednesday. The higher year-over-year inflation rate was expected. But at more than double the Federal Reserve’s target rate of 2%, the new numbers…

The Fayette County Board of Education placed Superintendent Demetrus Liggins on paid administrative leave and named Assistant Superintendent Bill Bradford as acting superintendent following confusion over Liggins’ employment status.

Lexington residents debate unaffordable housing amid modest but cumulative rent increases, while the superintendent’s botched resignation attempt—first announced, then denied, then followed by administrative leave—dominates frustration with school leadership.

Kentucky’s tourism industry generated a record $14.6 billion in economic impact in 2025 while supporting 96,993 jobs, marking the fourth consecutive record year for the sector.

The newly approved budget ups spending for the city’s winter storm response, and directs nearly $300 million for Public Safety, including fire, police and other divisions.

Whip-poor-wills in the state and across the eastern half of the country are experiencing a severe “rapid and sustained” decline that scientists say has been happening for decades.

Lexington activated Phase One of its Heat Plan as temperatures climbed to the mid-90s, triggering city protocols to protect vulnerable residents through Thursday.

Kentucky sophomore Collins Kiprop Kipngok advanced to the NCAA steeplechase final by winning his semifinal with a season-best 8:24.39 on the opening day of the championships in Eugene, Oregon on June 10.

The Fayette County Public School Board placed Superintendent Manny Liggins on leave Wednesday and named Assistant Superintendent Bill Bradford as acting superintendent following a closed-session board meeting.