Smoke from Canadian wildfires prompts warnings for Kentuckians, especially those who are working outdoors
By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern Poor air quality from Canadian fires prompted a warning Thursday about potential negative health effects for Kentuckians. Air pollution can negatively affect a person’s...
Fayette County Official Dismissed Over Unsigned Oath Amidst Legal Complications: A Chronicle of Misconduct
LEXINGTON, KY — The Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District’s board voted on Tuesday to remove an elected official who was previously ordered to stay away from a...
Historic $100 Million Gift Ignites a New Era for UK’s College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Lexington, Ky. — The University of Kentucky (UK) has received a transformative gift of $100 million from the late alum and former trustee, Carol Martin “Bill” Gatton. This historic...
Toyota to buy power from planned Martin County solar installation on former surface coal mine
by Liam Niemeyer, Kentucky Lantern Japanese car manufacturer Toyota says it plans to purchase 100 megawatts of power from a 200-megawatt solar installation in Martin County being built on...
Boxwood Blight: Lexington’s Iconic Shrubs Face Devastating Toll. Try These Native Plants Instead
Unprecedented Winter Freeze and Rampant Boxwood Blight Leave Lexington Gardens in Mourning Lexington, Ky. – In a heartbreaking turn of events, Lexington’s beloved boxwood shrubs, known for their timeless...
Fayette County Added to Federal Disaster Declaration in the Aftermath of March Storms
Lexington, Ky. – In a recent announcement, Governor Andy Beshear revealed that Fayette County has been included in the Federal Disaster Declaration for public assistance, along with 11 other...
US Agriculture Secretary headed to Lexington, will attend groundbreaking of new USDA Forage Research Building
Lexington, Ky. – In conjunction with an effort towards advancing sustainable forage systems and promoting the well-being of livestock, United States Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will be present at...
Would her family’s financial stake in the coal industry affect Craft’s actions as governor?
Ethics expert says GOP hopeful would ‘absolutely’ have a conflict of interest. It’s ‘for the people to decide’ if there’s a problem, says a former Kentucky governor. by Liam...
Invasive and Incomplete: How flood cleanup left eastern Kentucky feeling violated and vulnerable
BY: JARED BENNETT AND JUSTIN HICKS, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting/Kentucky Lantern This article is republished from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting.How KyCIR analyzed Eastern Kentucky flood debris data On a steamy day in...
Donation of 48 red mulberry trees sparks hope for species preservation at Lexington’s Hisle Farm Park
UPDATE: Local conservationist Julian Campbell announced what he says is “North America’s first red mulberry orchard” at Hisle Farm Park in Lexington Monday. Campbell has planted 48 red mulberry...