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LEXINGTON, Ky. — A landmark study of more than 11,000 American youth has found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow, adding to growing concerns about cannabis use among young people in Kentucky. The research, reported by Kentucky Health News, was published Monday in…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear signed legislation releasing more than $52 million to improve water systems across rural Kentucky, with nearly half the funding earmarked for Martin County, a region long plagued by water infrastructure challenges. The allocation represents a major investment in communities struggling with aging and failing water infrastructure. Martin County,…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Two of the top Republican candidates for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat declined to participate in a Kentucky Educational Television debate Monday, with U.S. Rep. Andy Barr citing the broadcaster’s affiliation with PBS as his reason for staying away. The race to replace retiring seven-term Senator Mitch McConnell represents the first…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Dr. Gretta Hylton, associate commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education’s Office of Special Education and Early Learning, has been honored with the Glenn I. Latham Annual Excellence Award by Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE), according to a report from Kentucky Teacher. Hylton has served in various roles…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Linda Blackford, a veteran journalist with nearly 30 years of experience at the Lexington Herald-Leader, has been named editor-in-chief of the Kentucky Lantern, taking over leadership of the nonprofit news organization from founding editor Jamie Lucke. Blackford, who started in her new role Monday, replaces Lucke, whose final day is Friday,…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Republican-controlled Kentucky General Assembly concluded its 2026 session Wednesday night by overriding more than two dozen gubernatorial vetoes, allowing significant changes to the state’s Medicaid program to become law despite Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s objections. The Republican supermajority easily pushed through veto overrides Tuesday and Wednesday, the final two legislative…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky General Assembly passed HB 869 on the final day of the 2026 legislative session, approving new tax credits and subsidies for real estate developers and alternative fuel producers in a rushed approval process that critics say lacked transparency and public input. The legislation was one of two voluminous revenue…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Leadership Development Collaborative and Leadership Advisory Council are hosting a faculty and staff seminar Wednesday aimed at helping educators integrate leadership skills into their courses across all disciplines. The UK Faculty and Staff Leadership Development Seminar will take place from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Lewis…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A University of Kentucky College of Education professor has been recognized for her distinguished career contributions to the field of rehabilitation counseling. Debra A. Harley, Ph.D., received the 2026 Distinguished Career in Rehabilitation Award from the Association for Rehabilitation, Research, Policy and Education (ARRPE), the university announced this week. Harley, the…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman announced Monday morning that she will run for governor in 2027, becoming the first candidate to formally enter the race for the seat being vacated by term-limited Gov. Andy Beshear. The 43-year-old Democrat made her announcement at the Hall of Governors at the Kentucky Historical Society…