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A new climate report shows that Kentucky summers are becoming hotter due to climate change, with July already the state’s hottest month. The warming trend has implications for public health, agriculture, and energy use across the Commonwealth.

“Especially during points of isolation, kids were able to use social media as a means to stay connected to their friends and their peers, which is really important. We want that connectivity.”

As usual, political shenanigans around education are a bipartisan game, fun for everyone except those most affected, our kids, be they little tykes or college students. The past couple of weeks in Kentucky are nothing new. Consider the following: -Auditor Allison Ball announced her completed audit of the Jefferson County Public Schools, and I…

FRANKFORT – Gov. Andy Beshear has filled two vacancies on the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees with longtime supporters as he works to exercise  more control over the direction of the state’s flagship university. In an executive order filed June 26  – and effective July 1 – Beshear appointed Ruth Cecelia Day as…

Climate data shows Kentucky summers are warming rapidly due to greenhouse gas emissions, with the state experiencing 2 degrees of warming since 1970 and increasingly dangerous heat waves affecting vulnerable populations.

Kentucky lawmakers heard testimony Monday about the negative effects of classroom technology on student achievement, with a neuroscientist citing declining test scores since the state adopted one-to-one digital devices in 2016. Lawmakers indicated they may pursue legislation on the issue during the 2027 session.

Residents debate wild berry foraging legality, seek July 4th companionship, discuss highway noise barriers (mostly positive but questioning effectiveness), and swap last-minute holiday plans.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close two left-turn lanes on southbound U.S. 127 at U.S. 127B in Mercer County starting Monday, July 6, through Saturday, July 11 for a concrete intersection improvement project.

A federal judge dismissed the ghost-cattle trustee’s biggest claims against four banks under in pari delicto — a fraudster’s estate can’t sue its accomplices. The trustee now argues Rabo was an insider running the show, and Kentucky victims’ own suits are still alive.

A Centre College historian discussed how ordinary Americans invented and reinvented Fourth of July celebrations over 250 years, with traditions evolving to reflect each era’s values and priorities.