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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close KY 1688 (Woodlake Road) in Scott County on August 10 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for paving operations, with alternate routes available.

Federal Medicaid work requirements taking effect in January 2027 could leave thousands of eligible Kentuckians without coverage if they cannot meet an 80-hour monthly work requirement, healthcare advocates warn.

Fayette County Schools faces a potential $22 million deficit as Gov. Andy Beshear calls for the district to remove its superintendent, describing the split as “far past the point of no return.”

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery at home, according to WUKY 91.3 FM.

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order establishing minimum standards that data center projects must meet to be considered for approval and state incentives in Kentucky, signaling the state’s intention to attract responsible technology infrastructure development.

Miranda B. Reed, now superintendent of Lyon County Schools, and the Oldham County Schools Exceptional Children Services Program were presented the 2026 Grissom Award for Innovation in Special Education, honoring their work improving access and outcomes for students with disabilities.

Four Kentucky natives—track star Tyson Gay, basketball official Lisa Mattingly, NBA champion Rajon Rondo, and pitcher Brandon Webb—have been inducted into the Kentucky Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026, to be honored on October 29 at Freedom Hall in Louisville.

Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday requiring data center developers to prove their projects won’t raise utility rates and prohibiting utilities from recovering data center costs from ratepayers, responding to community concerns about rising electricity prices.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell says he has been discharged from a rehabilitation program after a seven-week absence from the Senate.  McConnell, 84, was hospitalized in June and said on July 12 he would enter a rehabilitation center.  “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home. Elaine and…

The Planning Commission Zoning Committee will consider four new zoning map amendments on Wednesday affecting downtown, commercial and residential properties across Lexington, plus address several previously postponed applications.