Source: Commerce Lexington

Leadership Central Kentucky’s newest class began its 2026-27 program with an August orientation retreat, offering emerging regional leaders education on transportation, economic development, and other key issues across eight Central Kentucky counties.

Kentucky lawmakers heard a proposal for a statewide science education center aimed at improving the state’s struggling science proficiency rates among K-12 students.

State officials are scrambling to avoid losing federal funds meant to support innovative health solutions in rural areas that were authorized in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” or H.R. 1. As part of the Rural Health Transformation…

Kentucky’s 24th licensed medical marijuana dispensary, Blue Sage Dispensary in Lebanon, Kentucky, launched Aug. 28, marking the halfway point of the state becoming fully operational when it comes to dispensaries. “Reaching the halfway point…

The Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky has launched #GiveAppKY, a regional campaign inviting nonprofits to participate in GivingTuesday on December 1 to boost charitable giving for Eastern Kentucky communities.

As of Aug. 31, Kentucky has confirmed 28 cases of measles in its current outbreak, up from 20 cases a week ago, according to the state’s measles dashboard, which is updated weekly. Those cases are in Caldwell (1 case); Christian (14); Owen…

People across the world are mourning the death of Dolly Parton, the country music singer/songwriter who has been a cultural icon for decades. Just a few days prior to her death, Parton said in an interview with People magazine that she was…

Lexington has launched six free community book gardens offering neighborhood residents access to quality children’s literature at no cost. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Fayette County Public Schools, local nonprofits, and community partners designed to build home libraries and improve early literacy.

Unemployment rates fell in 87 of Kentucky’s 120 counties from July 2025 to July 2026, with Cumberland and Woodford counties posting the lowest rates at 4.1% and Martin County experiencing the highest at 10.1%.

The Barren County Economic Authority broke ground on a 60,000-square-foot speculative industrial building at South Cooper Industrial Park designed to accommodate manufacturing, distribution and logistics operations, with completion expected in early 2027.