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Kentucky’s nurses want effective leadership from their governing board
Across Kentucky, a troubling pattern is emerging. Whether in healthcare, education, or non-profit organizations, board decisions are increasingly being questioned — not simply because difficult decisions are being made, but because stakeholders are asking how those decisions are being made. Recent events involving boards governing Fayette County Public Schools, the University of Kentucky, and…
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Reporter digs into young Louisville man’s death in ‘revenge’ killing
A Courier Journal investigation into the December killing of 20-year-old Milton Ritchie Jr. illustrates how young Louisvillians are losing their lives to gun violence. The case, involving a 15-year-old girl and a disputed “revenge plan,” highlights the need to see victims as individuals rather than statistics.
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KSP Post 12 Recognizes 16 Troopers, Officers at Annual Ceremony
Kentucky State Police Post 12 honored 16 troopers, detectives and officers for exceptional service in 2025, including Detective Tyler Hunter and Trooper Jordan Thompson as Post 12’s top honorees.
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Mental health experts urge families to prepare for school return
Mental health experts are encouraging Kentucky families to prioritize their children’s emotional preparation alongside physical supplies as approximately 700,000 students return to school, emphasizing consistent routines and mental health screenings.
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Newtown Pike traffic shift underway for I-75 widening project
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet crews shifted traffic on Newtown Pike on July 28 as part of the I-75 widening project, preparing to begin construction on the Legacy Trail underpass that will allow safe passage under the expanded roadway.
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KYTC schedules pothole repairs on New Circle Road this week
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has scheduled pothole repairs on New Circle Road for Wednesday and Thursday, with one lane closed each day from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Massie to push bill limiting federal funds for FLOCK cameras
U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie plans to introduce legislation that would strip federal funding from police departments and municipalities using FLOCK cameras and other automatic license plate readers, as privacy concerns about the technology mount nationally.
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Lyft data showed he never picked up his accuser. Lexington charged him anyway, a federal lawsuit says
An Afghan refugee who drove for Lyft spent seven days in jail and ten months under felony indictment — including a kidnapping count carrying up to 20 years — for an assault that Lyft’s own records showed he could not have committed, according to a federal civil-rights lawsuit filed July 20 against Lexington police…
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KMA’s “Small STEPS, Big Impact” campaign receives national award
Kentucky Health News The Kentucky Medical Association (KMA) and its charitable arm, the Kentucky Foundation for Medical Care (KFMC), have received the 2026 American Association of Medical Society Executives Profiles of Excellence Award for…
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Kentucky to hold listening sessions on principal leadership
The Kentucky Department of Education is hosting regional listening sessions in September to gather input from educators on a new principal leadership development program mandated by Senate Bill 4, which aims to improve school leadership across the state.