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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 30, 2026) — When Greg Gerhardt, Ph.D., talks about his work, you get the sense you’re listening to someone who has never accepted limits — not in science or geography, and certainly not in imagination.  A world-class neuroscientist, educator, and explorer, Gerhardt has built a career defined by innovation. Over nearly…

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LEXINGTON, KY- A Florence, Ky., man, Benjamin Aaron Keebler, 55, was indicted on January 15 for cyberstalking and sending threatening communications to a United States Congressman and a United States Senator.  The indictment alleges that from February 2023 to May 2025, Keebler used a cell phone to engage in a course of conduct with the…

Education committee green lights school finances bill January 29, 2026 Sen. Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, testifies Thursday on Senate Bill 3 during a Senate Education Committee meeting. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill designed to improve school financial transparency in Kentucky’s public schools advanced 11-1 Thursday during a Senate Education…

“With the dawn of 251, it’s time to redouble our focus on the future. We know the future is now. And we know that progress doesn’t just happen … so we continuously lay the groundwork for it,” said Mayor Linda Gorton. Today, Mayor Gorton delivered the annual State of the City and County address.…

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development; medical cannabis; the state’s response to the severe winter weather; long-term recovery efforts in communities affected by flooding and tornadoes; tips to save on your utility bill; and efforts by the Kentucky State Police to seize dangerous drugs. Following…

Committee advances bill on alternative sentencing for parent caretakers January 29, 2026 Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville (left), speaks on Senate Bill 122 during Thursday’s meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Joining her is Rep. Nick Wilson, R-Williamsburg (right). A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — Legislation that would require Kentucky courts…

Committee advances legislation on fluoride in tap water January 28, 2026 Rep. Mark Hart, R-Falmouth, speaks on House Bill 103 during Wednesday’s meeting of the House of Representatives Local Government Committee. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — A bill that would shift decision-making power over fluoride in public water systems was…

Project part of previously announced $3 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 29, 2026) – Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear joined local officials and leadership from GE Appliances to announce the company’s first-ever, in-house water filter manufacturing operation at Appliance Park in Louisville, the company’s global corporate headquarters. The new line will create 30 new jobs with the potential…

LEXINGTON — A former Kentucky state representative has filed an impeachment petition against Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman, citing what he calls a pattern of legal overreach and misconduct — including her now-reversed dismissal of a murder case stemming from a fatal Lexington crash. Killian Timoney, a Republican who previously represented House District 45…