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The Trump administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a district court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s broad March 31 executive order restricting vote-by-mail. The move came just two days after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to resume the controversial plan, which would force significant limits and…

A Lowcountry aluminum plant is back to running at full capacity for the first time in over a decade, leaders announced Monday. Century Aluminum’s Mt. Holly smelter in Berkeley County spent about $50 million to restart an idle portion of the plant, adding back 150 jobs, said company CEO Jess Gary during a Monday…

Kentucky baseball lands top 10 recruiting classes from both the 2026 high school cycle and transfer portal, featuring elite prospects like Grayson Willoughby and 12 experienced college transfers.

Gov. Beshear has ordered flags at Kentucky state buildings lowered to half-staff on July 29 to honor Private Mike McDowell, a Kentucky WWII soldier whose remains were identified earlier this year after 82 years. A repatriation service is scheduled for the same day at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central in Radcliff.

Darshak Patel, an economics professor at the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business and Economics, has been honored as one of 10 recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Teaching Awards for his dedication to student achievement and innovative approaches to economic education.

Kentucky women’s soccer announced its 2026 home promotional schedule with themed events and free admission for all 11 matches at Bell Soccer Complex, starting with an exhibition against defending Gainbridge Super League champion Lexington Sporting Club on August 8.

The Kentucky Transitional Assistance Program (KTAP) is the state’s only program that provides basic cash assistance to children in low-income families. After decades of frozen benefit amounts and income eligibility limits, the program received much-needed improvements in 2023. Those improvements helped thousands more participants and doubled the amount of assistance each received. However, a…

Residents debate wings spots, identify historic neighborhoods, react to McConnell’s absence and Massie’s federal Flock camera proposal, and welcome a newcomer to Lexington’s outdoor siren system.

Fayette County Public Schools requires all student medications to be stored in the school nurse’s office with proper documentation and physician authorization when needed.

Kentucky experts urge families to prioritize mental health as approximately 700,000 students prepare to return to school in the coming weeks, highlighting the importance of addressing anxiety and stress related to the school transition.