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The Kentucky Department of Education is seeking public comment on a waiver request to the U.S. Department of Education regarding federal limits on alternate assessment participation for students with significant cognitive disabilities. The agency’s data shows Kentucky exceeds the federally mandated 1% cap and has submitted similar waiver requests in prior years.

University of Kentucky health experts warn that wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is affecting air quality across parts of Kentucky, advising residents with respiratory or heart conditions to monitor for symptoms and take precautions during poor air quality events.

Golden Tempo, the 2026 Kentucky Derby winner at 23-1 odds who later won the Belmont Stakes, was born and raised at Claiborne Farm in Paris. WUKY’s Samantha Lederman visited the legendary breeding facility to explore the origins of the remarkable colt.

Rocky Adkins, a former Democratic leader in the Kentucky House and senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear from Eastern Kentucky, is officially running for governor.  His campaign issued a press release Tuesday morning and released a video on social media. It opens with boxers fighting in a ring and then moves to Adkins speaking…

LexTran warned riders on July 21 to expect possible service delays and route disruptions as severe thunderstorms threaten the Lexington region, urging passengers to monitor real-time bus locations and seek shelter if needed.

Rocky Adkins, senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear, announced Tuesday that he is entering the 2027 Kentucky gubernatorial race, marking a major entry into the Democratic primary.

On r/Lexington, residents debate 7Brew’s rapid expansion, celebrate rare Ale-8-One flavors, swap daycare pricing, and question the city’s Flock camera transparency.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department will spray for mosquitoes early Thursday morning, July 23, in the 40505 zip code after a trap caught a large number of the insects near Johnsdale Drive.

Kentucky is under alert for a significant severe weather outbreak featuring damaging winds, heavy rain, isolated tornadoes, and flash flooding. Residents are urged to prepare and monitor weather conditions closely.

Mayor Linda Gorton warned Lexington residents to prepare for severe weather Tuesday, with a Level 3-of-5 risk for numerous severe thunderstorms. City departments have been placed on standby to respond to potential power outages, downed trees and traffic disruptions.