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By McKenna Horsley, Kentucky Lantern · May 7, 2026 Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during and interview with MS NOW’s Ali Vitali. (Photo provided by MS NOW) Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said he’s “comfortable” with being among the names of potential Democratic candidates for the 2028 presidential election.  In a recent interview with MS NOW’s…

Kentucky’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.2% in March 2026, according to the Kentucky Education and Labor Cabinet. The rate reflects continued stability in the state’s labor market, though recent months have shown mixed signals about job growth and workforce participation. The state’s unemployment rate has held relatively steady over recent months. In…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A University of Kentucky-led initiative is using storytelling as a tool to strengthen community bonds and improve the flow of information between residents and local health and social service agencies, according to the project leaders. The Kentucky Engagement Project recognizes storytelling as more than entertainment—it serves as a bridge for connecting…

By Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Sofia Resnick, Kentucky Lantern · May 7, 2026 Mifepristone, one of two drugs approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to terminate a pregnancy before 10 weeks’ gestation, can be dispensed without an in-person visit to a healthcare provider under FDA regulations. Whether that provision will remain is the subject…

By Jonathan Shorman, Kentucky Lantern · May 7, 2026 Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, a Memphis Democrat, speaks to a crowd of protesters on May 5, 2026, the first day of a special legislative session called by Republican Gov. Bill Lee to redraw Tennessee’s congressional districts. (Photo by Cassandra Stephenson/Tennessee Lookout) The day after…

BEREA, Ky. — Officials from Lexington, Scott County, Madison County and Berea announced the groundbreaking of the Triple Crown Business Park, described as the first public, multi-county economic development project in Central Kentucky, according to a media advisory from the City of Lexington Mayor’s Office. The groundbreaking ceremony took place at 3:30 p.m. Thursday…

Kentucky’s population grew by 2.2% over the past five years to reach more than 4.6 million, ranking 23rd among states, according to new Census data analyzed by the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy. However, the growth masks a troubling demographic shift: deaths now exceed births in the commonwealth, a reversal from the previous two…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Union workers at the University of Kentucky are raising alarm over proposed outsourcing and centralization initiatives, saying their concerns remain unaddressed by university leadership, according to reporting from WUKY 91.3 FM. The workers’ protest signals growing tension between union representatives and university administration over plans that could affect campus operations and…

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of a scheduled closure on Taylor Drive at Leestown Road for drainage pipe installation, according to a statement from KYTC District 7. The closure begins Monday, May 11 at 6 a.m. and continues through the end of the day Monday, May 18, weather permitting.…

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie is condemning a negative political advertisement that uses artificial intelligence to falsely suggest he is working with progressive Democrats to undermine President Donald Trump’s agenda, according to WUKY 91.3 FM. Massie characterized the AI-generated ad as “disgusting and defamatory,” raising questions about the use of deepfake technology in political campaigns…