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Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order establishing minimum standards that data center projects must meet to be considered for approval and state incentives in Kentucky, signaling the state’s intention to attract responsible technology infrastructure development.

Miranda B. Reed, now superintendent of Lyon County Schools, and the Oldham County Schools Exceptional Children Services Program were presented the 2026 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education, honoring their work improving access and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Four Kentucky natives—track star Tyson Gay, basketball official Lisa Mattingly, NBA champion Rajon Rondo, and pitcher Brandon Webb—have been inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, to be honored on October 29 at Freedom Hall in Louisville.

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday requiring data center developers to prove their projects won’t raise utility rates and prohibiting utilities from recovering data center costs from ratepayers, responding to community concerns about rising electricity prices.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation program after a seven-week absence from the Senate.  McConnell, 84, was hospitalized in June and said on July 12 he would enter a rehabilitation center.  “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and…

The Planning Commission Zoning Committee will consider four new zoning map amendments on Wednesday affecting downtown, commercial and residential properties across Lexington, plus address several previously postponed applications.

FANCY FARM, Ky. – The three-day political cavalcade that ends at the Fancy Farm Picnic was less about this year than next year. Yes, the picnic’s political speaking featured the first faceoff of candidates to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, and they had vigorous exchanges – with each other and the largely Republican crowd…

Gov. Beshear expanded his Pre-K pilot program to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, bringing total enrollment to approximately 3,000 students across four school districts starting in the 2026-2027 school year.

Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding Kentucky’s “Pre-K for All” pilot program again — this time to his dad’s hometown of Dawson Springs.  About 160 children will be enrolled through the Dawson Springs Independent School District, Beshear announced Thursday.  “This is a town that’s been through a lot. It’s been through a level of heartbreak…

Louisville Metro prosecutors closed their investigation into the death of Tyrah Adams and decided not to file criminal charges against sanitation workers involved in her February death, citing insufficient evidence. The family has pursued a wrongful death lawsuit alleging negligence.