Source: Lane Report (KY Business)

Baptist Health Paducah announced a $19 million expansion adding two new robotic operating rooms and upgraded surgical facilities, expected to be completed in fall 2027 as demand for advanced surgical procedures continues to grow.

When SpaceX, Elon Musk’s rocket and artificial intelligence company, began trading on the stock market last week, he became the world’s first trillionaire. The SpaceX IPO made the world’s richest man even richer, grabbing headlines worldwide. But it is merely the most vivid illustration of a U.S. trend that has been accelerating since 2022.…

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.

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center named Kayla Keeton as its 2026 State Star, recognizing her exceptional contributions to small business development across Kentucky.

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.

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.

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.

A spokesperson for U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said the Kentucky Republican is keeping up with government business during his recent hospitalization.

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.

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.