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AI policy review, building sustainability standards on LFUCG agenda
The LFUCG’s General Government & Planning Committee will review an AI policy and consider new sustainability standards for city buildings at a Tuesday meeting.
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Louisville’s self-directed police reform faces scrutiny after woman’s death
Louisville is implementing police reforms voluntarily after the Trump administration withdrew federal oversight last year, but an investigation shows problematic police practices continue, and a woman’s fatal shooting during a mental health crisis has exposed gaps in the reform effort.
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‘Starting it off shady.’ Residents question NDAs, protections for proposed Boyd Co. data center
Boyd County residents packed a raucous public meeting about a proposed data center on Monday night, sometimes yelling and booing over non-disclosure agreements signed by local elected officials and whether the environment and ratepayers would be protected. Attendees packed the Boyd County Convention and Arts Center just days after the data center developer TeraWulf…
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UK study reveals how excess nitric oxide blocks plant immune signals
University of Kentucky researchers discovered that excess nitric oxide impairs plant immune communication by creating a chemical barrier that traps disease-warning signals, preventing them from reaching other parts of the plant.
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As UK negotiates new food and facilities contract, it must continue to support local farmers
The University of Kentucky has hired Compass Group to manage dining, maintenance, grounds and other services at the university and at UK Healthcare. This cuts short the time that Aramark (another multinational corporation), was hired to provide dining services. This change has raised questions about whether 400 or so Aramark dining workers will keep…
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UK mathematics instructor wins Outstanding Teaching Award
UK graduate teaching assistant Faith Hensley has won the 2026 Outstanding Teaching Award for her innovative, student-centered approach to mathematics instruction, and will begin a tenure-track position at Cincinnati State this fall.
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Trump appoints former Kentucky GOP Senate candidate to become ambassador to Colombia
President Donald Trump has nominated former Republican U.S. Senate candidate Nate Morris to become ambassador to Colombia. Morris’ nomination was among dozens sent to the U.S. Senate Monday evening. The chamber has confirmation power over the president’s appointees. Morris had been one of several Republicans vying to succeed Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, but…
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Randall Cobb Named to 2027 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot
Randall Cobb, a standout wide receiver for the University of Kentucky from 2006 to 2009, has been named to the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot by the National Football Foundation.
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Kentucky joins multi-state push to speed death penalty cases
Kentucky’s top law enforcement official has joined more than a dozen states urging federal intervention to accelerate death penalty litigation, citing concerns about prolonged case delays.
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Governor, First Lady Launch Kentucky Home Arts Writing Contest
Kentucky’s Governor and First Lady announced a new statewide Home Arts and Writing Contest inviting residents to submit art, photos, videos, poetry and essays via social media to celebrate Kentucky History Month.