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Perry County students join UK water monitoring research team
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 9, 2026) — University of Kentucky researchers — along with collaborators from across the United States — gathered at Buckhorn School in Perry County last month to work with high school students on a water-testing device developed at UK. The visit offered a vibrant, hands-on learning opportunity, said Josh Baker, a Perry…
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This Week at the State Capitol
This Week at the State Capitol January 9, 2026 Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, answers questions from the press on the Senate floor during the first week of the 2026 legislative session. A high-res version can be found here. FRANKFORT — From the moment lawmakers gaveled into the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday, the…
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Gov. Beshear Provides Team Kentucky Update
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear recapped last night’s State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address and shared updates on leadership at the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet; Kentucky State Parks; funding to support railroads; medical cannabis; and kynect open enrollment. The Governor was joined by Ray Perry, secretary of the Public…
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26-ORD-005 – Grady Throneberry/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-005 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Grady Throneberry/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Grady Throneberry/Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Summary: The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office (“the Sheriff’s Office”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request for a record that…
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26-ORD-004 – Shane White/Jefferson County Public Schools
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-004 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Shane White/Jefferson County Public Schools Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Shane White/Jefferson County Public Schools Summary: The Office cannot find that the Jefferson County Public Schools (“JCPS”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) because the Office cannot find that: (1) JCPS…
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26-ORD-003 – Evan Scott/Department of Corrections
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-003 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Evan Scott/Department of Corrections Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Evan Scott/Department of Corrections Summary: The Department of Corrections (“the Department”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”), when it denied requests for records it does not possess or when it…
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26-ORD-002 – Rusty Weddle/Luther Luckett Correctional Complex
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-002 Date Issued: 1/9/2026 Parties: Rusty Weddle/Luther Luckett Correctional Complex Download Full PDF Opinion Content: January 9, 2026 In re: Rusty Weddle/Luther Luckett Correctional Complex Summary: The Office cannot find that the Luther Luckett Correctional Complex (“the Complex”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”), because the Office cannot resolve the factual…
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Harlan County Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Production of Child Pornography
LONDON, Ky. – A Harlan, Ky., man, Brandon Farley, 42, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier to 60 years in prison, following his previous conviction of two counts of production of child pornography. According to testimony at trial, Farley sexually abused a minor that was in his care and took photos of that…
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PATH Mini Grant
LFCHD is excited to launch a new Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) mini-grant initiative: PATH (Partnerships Advancing Transformation and Health). PATH is designed to invest in community partnerships and locally driven solutions that address priority health needs identified through the CHIP. This mini-grant opportunity will support short-term, community-led projects aligned with the following CHIP…
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SA/VS honors student excellence at Carey Ellis Juried Show
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 8, 2025) — At the end of each fall semester, University of Kentucky School of Art and Visual Studies (SA/VS) celebrates its young artists, educators and scholars as part of the Carey Ellis Juried Student Show and awards ceremony. That ceremony was part of the school’s annual visual art celebration, Open…