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Kentucky’s grade 4 reading and math scores improved significantly from 2022 to 2024 on national education assessments, outpacing national averages and drawing praise from state legislators for the effectiveness of literacy and numeracy initiatives.

Kentucky lawmakers discussed potential regulations for autonomous delivery robots at a committee meeting Tuesday, with some legislators expressing concerns about safety and worker displacement despite DoorDash’s assurances about the technology.

The University of Kentucky will admit its first full class of artificial intelligence bachelor’s degree students this fall, establishing a new program in one of the nation’s fastest-growing academic fields.

The University of Kentucky’s Economic Development Collaborative will host a convening on Aug. 26 to facilitate partnerships between UK’s artificial intelligence research capabilities and Kentucky industry needs, featuring panels with university researchers and corporate leaders from companies like Lockheed Martin.

An independent audit released by Fayette County Public Schools details significant financial control failures and policy gaps spanning budget processes, travel expenses, and financial management, stemming from a $16 million shortfall initially disclosed in May 2025.

Veteran Lexington journalist Lanny Brannock has created a documentary about the 2006 Comair Flight 5191 crash near Bluegrass Airport, which killed 49 people, exploring aspects of the disaster that extend beyond the initial investigations.

The American Red Cross has declared its second-ever national blood supply crisis, raising concerns about blood availability at Lexington-area hospitals. The organization is urging eligible donors to contribute to address critical shortages.

As students prepare to go back to school, there’s no better time than National Immunization Awareness Month to remind folks that it’s time to make sure their children are caught up on their immunizations. Despite federal revisions to the…

Gov. Beshear has joined 23 other states in suing the Trump administration over a new regulation that would allow federal agencies to share sensitive TANF recipient data, including Social Security numbers and immigration status.

The three CommonSpirit Saint Joseph Hospitals in Lexington are accepting applications for local nonprofit organizations to apply for grants aimed at working to improve the health and well-being of communities in their service areas. The…