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By Shalina Chatlani, Kentucky Lantern · May 14, 2026 Tennessee Republican leaders unveil their “Immigration 2026” agenda at a news conference in January. Tennessee and other conservative states are mandating that state and local social service providers verify and report the immigration status of the people they serve — in some cases threatening stiff…

The country continues to grapple with what researchers are calling a stubborn “reading recession,” even as some encouraging signs emerge in mathematics performance, according to a comprehensive Education Scorecard cited by WUKY 91.3 FM. The wide-reaching assessment reveals a troubling national trend in reading proficiency that has proven resistant to recovery efforts, even as…

Gov. Andy Beshear provided an update on Team Kentucky initiatives this week, highlighting recent progress in electric vehicle infrastructure and emergency preparedness efforts across the commonwealth, according to the Governor’s office. The Francis Energy location at Casey’s in Bowling Green is the 10th station to open in Kentucky as part of the federally funded…

A new report from the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy warns that mass deportations could trigger severe economic disruptions across Kentucky, with warnings coming as reported by WUKY. Mass deportations would shrink Kentucky’s workforce and could result in labor shortages, particularly in the restaurant and agriculture industries, according to the analysis. Removing immigrants from…

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered the American flag to be lowered to half-staff at all state buildings on Friday, May 15, in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, according to a statement from his office. Peace Officers Memorial Day, observed annually on May 15, honors federal, state and local officers killed or disabled in…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Urban County Planning Commission is set to consider two significant development proposals during a public hearing Thursday, including a revised apartment complex amendment and a proposed mixed-use building with 155 residential units, according to the agenda for the May 14 subdivision hearing. The meeting is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in…

Kentucky ranks among the nation’s best in terms of academic recovery in reading and mathematics, according to the 2026 Education Scorecard, a collaboration between the Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University, The Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University and faculty at Dartmouth College. Kentucky ranked 8th out of 38 states in academic…

LONDON, Ky. – A Nigerian man, legally residing in Newark, New Jersey, Charles Nnamdi Emesim, 53, was sentenced on Wednesday to 115 months by U.S. District Judge Robert Wier for conspiracy to commit money laundering.  The Defendant engaged in a decade-long scheme to receive and launder the proceeds of different internet- and telephone-enabled scams, including romance…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Geological Survey will examine the state’s evolving energy landscape at its 65th annual seminar, with a focus on emerging opportunities in hydrogen exploration and critical minerals research. The free event, titled “Powering Kentucky’s Future,” takes place June 2 at the University of Kentucky’s Don & Cathy Jacobs Science Building,…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Mayor’s Task Force on Homelessness will host a virtual public listening session at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21, to gather community input on addressing homelessness in the city. The session, organized by the task force’s Community Engagement Committee, seeks to reduce misinformation and build consensus about needed services for people…