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FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear provided updates on economic development, child predator arrests, community funding awards, Pre-K for All, mental health care and Halloween safety tips. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman provided an update on the Team Kentucky Internship Program, and the Governor named food pantries across the commonwealth this…

Report released today includes findings from national research and data, recommendations for expanding pre-K, and statements of support from across the state   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear was joined by members of the Pre-K for All Advisory Committee, who shared its report on the need for pre-K in the…

Project initiated in January 2024 will directly support EV assembly automation   FRANKFORT, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated another great Kentucky company on its continued growth as Kinemetrix, a leader in robotic automation and advanced manufacturing solutions, celebrated the ribbon-cutting on its newly expanded manufacturing operation in Lexington, a…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Kentuckians experiencing food insecurity can access immediate, local assistance through FindHelpNowKY.org, an online tool that helps users quickly locate food, housing and other community resources by ZIP code or city. Developed by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), FindHelpNow Kentucky was launched in 2018 as a statewide, near‑real‑time…

Front row, from left, Katie Neglia, Katelyn Straw and Nikhil Kumar. Back row, from left, Seth Thompson, Rosbelly Rios and Odianosen Ewah. As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 30, 2025) — Could artificial intelligence (AI) help dairy cattle farmers spot sickness in calves before it spreads and becomes deadly? Simone Silvestri, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Computer Science in the Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering, is part of a research team that been awarded a grant…

Mayor, councilmembers, Parks & Recreation staff and neighborhood families cut a ribbon today to formally open a new playground at Masterson Hills Park. “Parks are opportunities for community connection. They are wonderful gathering spaces, places to meet your neighbors, enjoy activities, or take a leisurely walk,” Mayor Linda Gorton said. “This new playground provides…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2025) — The University of Kentucky Appalachian Center and Appalachian Studies program is once again highlighting the research and creative scholarship of students and faculty through the annual Sharing Work on Appalachia in Progress (SWAP) series. SWAP encourages collaboration across disciplines, fostering dialogue between researchers, students and community members. By…

As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves…