Source: WUKY 91.3 FM

Kentucky Republican leaders are renewing calls for a constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court upheld broad citizenship rights for children born to undocumented and temporary immigrant parents, rejecting Trump’s executive order on the issue.

The Education Professional Standards Board considered potential changes to Kentucky teacher certification on June 22, including adjustments to grade bands for elementary, middle, and secondary teachers. The board also spotlighted William J. Simmons University’s expanding educator preparation program.

Simon Sheather, dean of University of Kentucky’s Gatton College of Business and Economics, retired June 26 after eight years that saw enrollment nearly double and the MBA program reach record national rankings.

The Kentucky State Fair Board will meet on July 1 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern as preparations continue for the fair’s August 20-30 run at the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Kentucky’s Teachers Advisory Council met on June 17 to provide input on House Bill 257, a major overhaul of the state’s assessment and accountability systems that shifts focus toward individual student growth and community-developed measures of school quality.

LexTran announced detours for multiple bus routes on July 3 and 4, 2026, as Lexington hosts Independence Day events including the 50th annual Bluegrass 10,000 race, parade, and fireworks.

LexTran will extend service on all routes Saturday, July 4, with final departures as late as 12:20 a.m. to accommodate Lexington’s Fourth of July celebration, including fireworks set to begin at 10 p.m. downtown.

The University of Kentucky placed 124 student-athletes on the 2026 SEC Spring Academic Honor Roll, with the STUNT team leading all programs with 47 selections. All 23 varsity programs achieved a team GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Kentuckians living with addiction can call Kentucky’s help line at 833-859-4357.