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Transylvania celebrates Class of 2026 with senior spotlights
Transylvania University is spotlighting recent graduates from the Class of 2026, showcasing how the university’s liberal arts education and mentorship prepared students for successful post-graduation transitions into careers and advanced studies.
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12 Kentucky students named 2026 Presidential Scholars semifinalists
Twelve Kentucky high school students have been named semifinalists for the prestigious 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars Program, among 627 students nationwide recognized for excellence in academics, arts, and technical education.
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Keeneland Open for Belmont Stakes Simulcasting This Weekend
Keeneland will be open for simulcasting this weekend to offer Lexington racing fans the chance to watch the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga. Red Mile will be closed for simulcasting as it hosts the Railbird music festival.
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Fayette County school board chair seeks to block KY law that would oust him from office
The chairman of the Fayette County Board of Education is suing to block a new Kentucky law that would remove him from office. Tyler Murphy, who has been on the school board since 2019, filed a lawsuit against Senate Bill 4 in Franklin County Circuit Court on Tuesday. Before the General Assembly passed the…
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FCPS board chair, KEA challenge law barring some employees from board
Fayette County Schools Board Chair Tyler Murphy and the Kentucky Education Association have filed a lawsuit challenging a state law that bars some district employees from serving on school boards in Kentucky’s two largest districts.
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Bryan Station High wins Bradley Award for ‘Sweeney Todd’ production
Bryan Station High School’s production of “Sweeney Todd – School Edition” won a Behind the Scenes Excellence Award at the Kentucky Performing Arts Bradley Awards, competing against three dozen schools from Kentucky and Indiana.
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FCPS EPIC Esports, Boone Contracting cap successful season with live finals
Fayette County Public Schools’ award-winning EPIC Esports program completed a successful season with Boone Contracting, culminating in live design challenges where students transformed historic Lexington buildings in Minecraft Education.
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Kentucky expands free summer meal programs for students
Kentucky’s Department of Education and school districts are launching the federally funded Summer Universal Nutrition Programs to provide free meals to thousands of students during the school break, addressing food insecurity concerns.
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Lockett blasts Murphy lawsuit as ‘distraction’ from school crisis
Rep. Matt Lockett issued a sharp statement Wednesday criticizing Fayette County School Board Chair Tyler Murphy’s lawsuit against a state law reshaping the district’s governance, calling it a distraction from the district’s financial crisis.
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10 Ag-Tech Startups Launch NSF Innovation Training Program
Ten agricultural technology startups have been selected for Launch Blue and Bluegrass AgTech Development Corp’s Summer 2026 I-Corps program, a six-week virtual training effort funded by the National Science Foundation to help innovators validate market demand and commercialize their technologies.