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Reddit Splits on Data Center Denial, FCPS Superintendent Defends Himself
Residents celebrate a data center developer’s permitting failure, express deep skepticism of the superintendent’s denial in the threatening email scandal, and air workplace frustrations at UK Hospital.
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Beshear pardons 43 for aiding enslaved people’s escape
Governor Andy Beshear posthumously pardoned 43 individuals convicted in the 19th century for helping enslaved people escape to freedom, with the pardons issued ahead of Juneteenth celebrations.
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Lexington residents voice concerns over data center expansion plans
Residents packed a Lyric Theatre meeting to oppose data center developments in Lexington after Texas-based DartPoints Operating Company purchased the former Lexmark facility.
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Investigators detail toxic environment under ousted Shawnee principal
Current and former staff at the Academy @ Shawnee described a toxic work environment under executive principal Hollie Smith, who was reassigned in March following allegations of harassment and retaliation. JCPS has confirmed an ongoing investigation but declined to provide details.
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Bridge Deck Restoration Project Set to Begin on I-75
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will begin a $1.4 million bridge deck restoration project on Interstate 75 in Fayette County on June 18, with work expected to continue through September 1, including lane closures on both directions.
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Lane closures scheduled for Richmond Road median work in Lexington
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will close lanes on Richmond Road on June 17-18 for concrete median work as part of a $13 million safety improvement project.
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Traffic Shifts Planned for Richmond Road Concrete Work
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet will impose alternating lane closures on Richmond Road on June 17-18 for concrete median construction as part of a $13 million improvement project.
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Kentucky Board of Education charts path forward on student accountability
The Kentucky Board of Education discussed implementation steps for House Bill 257, sweeping legislation that overhauls how schools are evaluated by emphasizing individual student growth rather than group-based accountability metrics.
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Two Kentucky state parks on track for reopening after devastating 2025 floods
Nolin Lake State Park will resume primitive camping July 1 and fully reopen July 15 after 2025 spring flooding. Fort Boonesborough State Park expects to reopen in spring 2027.
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There’s so much Kentucky leaders could do to help Kentucky kids
Judy and I just reviewed our youngest grandchildren’s report cards (Their older siblings mysteriously can’t find theirs!) and those Brooks kids seemingly are doing well. The documents were filled with “Os” and “Ss,” which I guess are now the new “A” and “B.” In-depth narratives – generated by either AI or hard-working teachers –…