-
Morehead pushes to slow traffic, boost pedestrian safety
Morehead, Kentucky, is implementing a pedestrian safety initiative aimed at slowing traffic and improving driver compliance at intersections to enhance walkability in the community.
-
Weddle attorney says Beshear fundraiser destroyed evidence in campaign contribution case
The attorney for former London Mayor Randall Weddle says that in the spring of 2023 the chief fundraiser for Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection campaign “destroyed vital evidence” in a pending criminal case against Weddle for making excess campaign contributions to Beshear.
-
Kentucky pre-K pilot programs expand to two more counties
Gov. Andy Beshear is expanding pre-K pilot programs into two additional counties as his administration prioritizes early childhood education initiatives.
-
Kentucky governor expands pre-K pilot programs for two more school systems
The full-day programs are set to begin in the 2026-2027 school year.
-
Beshear expands pre-K pilot to Franklin County, Glasgow
Gov. Beshear expanded his pre-K pilot program to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, which will serve roughly 3,000 Kentucky children combined starting in the 2026-2027 school year, bringing the total to four participating school districts.
-
UK law professor challenges appointment of federal judge as dean in court
A University of Kentucky law professor has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent a federal judge from becoming the next dean of the UK College of Law.
-
UK Golf Lands Division II Standout Gabriel Hull
UK men’s golf adds Gabriel Hull, a standout Division II golfer from Emmanuel University, to its 2026-27 roster. Hull earned Conference Carolinas Freshman of the Year honors and won the prestigious Press Thornton Future Masters championship in June.
-
Salad greens scrutinized as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads
As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the recent outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Michigan health officials have identified lettuces or salad greens as one potential culprit. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical…
-
UK nursing professor Mary Kay Rayens honored as University Research Professor
Mary Kay Rayens, a University of Kentucky biostatistician whose research on smoke-free policies has influenced Kentucky municipal law, was named a 2026-27 University Research Professor.
-
Lexington Middle School Visual Art Teacher Wins National Award
Leonardo Jaramillo-Jones, a visual art teacher at Lexington Middle School in Fayette County, received a 2026 Distinguished Specialist Award from the Institute for Arts Integration and STEAM, one of four honorees recognized at the national conference in St. Louis this month.