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Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple
A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate. Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said on Threads Tuesday: “I think the Governor of Kentucky has every right and responsibility to either see Mitch or declare the seat…
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Developer proposes hyperscale data center at former Eastern Kentucky steel mill
An international company wants to build a hyperscale data center — consuming the equivalent of more than 10% of the electricity produced in the state of Kentucky during the summer — at the site of the former site of the AK Steel mill in Eastern Kentucky. The data center developer Rubix Data Centers is…
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Right lane closure scheduled on KY 418 near Jacobson Park
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close the northbound right lane on KY 418 near Jacobson Park on July 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for drainage cleaning operations.
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UK researchers join historic DOE Genesis Mission with 6 projects
Six University of Kentucky researchers have been selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission, a historic initiative combining AI, supercomputing and quantum systems to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.
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KDE hosts second transition institute for educators
The Kentucky Department of Education hosted the second annual KY Transition 360 for Educators Summer Institute, bringing together 116 educators to strengthen preparation for postsecondary transition and improve outcomes for students with disabilities.
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This Fourth of July, Patriotism Includes Honoring Our Immigrant Neighbors
The 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence is a time to consider what it means to be patriotic. Immigration has always been part of our country’s history, and that history is filled with moving stories about why immigrants chose to move to this country. Like many Kentuckians living in an increasingly diverse state these days,…
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ICE arrests reach new high
Immigration arrests reached 1,593 per day in early July in a new push to detain and deport immigrants that has led to deaths in traffic stops. There were more than 43,000 arrests in June, the highest recorded by the Trump administration, according to statistics released Monday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reflecting new…
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Documentary explores work lives of LGBTQ+ women in rural Kentucky
Documentarian Nik Lee has created “Queer Jobs,” an Appalshop film that follows two LGBTQ+ women as they navigate work and life in rural eastern Kentucky.
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Kentucky Horse Park prepares for FCPS Back to School Bash
The Kentucky Horse Park will host a free Back to School Bash for Fayette County Public Schools students and families on July 25, featuring horse interactions, school performances, food trucks and other activities.
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Glasgow High School junior selected for state board position
Trace Brooking, a junior at Glasgow High School, has been named the new non-voting student member of the Kentucky Board of Education for the 2026-2027 term, giving him a voice in state education policy decisions.