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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 –…
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Democratic state lawmaker prepares data center regulation bill for next year
A Democratic state lawmaker is working on a bill to file next year in Frankfort that would try to regulate the impacts of hyperscale data centers and the transparency concerns swirling around those pending developments in the state. Rep. Adam Moore, D-Lexington, proposed a bill during this year’s legislative session that sought to ensure…
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Kentuckians no longer allowed to bring in medical marijuana from other states
Kentuckians will no longer be allowed to bring medical marijuana from other states into Kentucky, but will instead need to apply for a Kentucky medical cannabis card. Gov. Andy Beshear announced on June 11 at his weekly news conference that…
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Kentucky River Clean Sweep slated for Saturday, June 20
Lexington’s annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, inviting volunteers to remove trash from 12 miles of river bordering Fayette County. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. at Kelley’s Landing, with preregistration required.
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Email from Bevin’s account accuses estranged son of trying to ‘shake parents down for money’
An email Friday from former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s personal account to various media outlets, blasts lawyers for his estranged son, Jonah Bevin, for making “FALSE STATEMENTS” to the media and accuses Jonah of trying “TO SHAKE HIS PARENTS DOWN FOR MONEY.” The two-page email, mostly in capital letters, repeats attacks on Jefferson Family…
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Board Chair Says Liggins’s Residency Is ‘Not Under Review’ — Despite Records Showing He Co-Owns a Homesteaded House in Texas
Fayette County school board chair Tyler Murphy says Superintendent Demetrus Liggins has a Kentucky residence and that the issue is ‘not under review’ — even as public records show Liggins and his spouse jointly own a Duncanville, Texas home carrying an active Texas homestead exemption, a sworn declaration of principal residence, while the Fayette…
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Two Wildcats advance to U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills
Kentucky alumni Jack Schoenberger and J.B. Holmes both qualified for the 126th U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, with Schoenberger making his major championship debut and Holmes returning after a seven-year absence.
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KY hospitals: Letters from Trump admin over pricing transparency were over technical issues
Hospitals are required to publish basic information about pricing for their services.
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A week after announcing budget cuts, Gov. Beshear moves millions to offset them
A week after announcing cuts to Medicaid, foster care and other social service programs, Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday he now believes he has the flexibility to move funds from elsewhere to support those programs. Beshear is now moving…
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UK basketball announces seven home nonconference games for 2026-27
Kentucky announced seven home nonconference basketball games for 2026-27, including a season opener against Manhattan. The roster will feature five returning players and a notable group of six transfers led by Iowa State’s elite 3-point shooter Milan Momcilovic.