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WASHINGTON — A top U.S. Food and Drug Administration official said Monday that a false positive report for the parasite cyclospora from a Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sample does not change the basis for an ongoing agency investigation.  FDA had announced Sunday the false positive on a Taylor Farms lettuce sample, amid an outbreak…

The Trump administration is removing protections from the key places where endangered species live, saying states can keep the areas safe.  But experts say states aren’t equipped for the task. Earlier this month, the Trump administration finalized a major change to the Endangered Species Act, rolling back protections for the forests, wetlands, deserts and…

Retired Fayette County Public Schools Finance Director Rodney Jackson announced plans for legal action Monday, denying allegations of wrongdoing and asserting he fulfilled his responsibilities during his tenure.

Lexington’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on July 23 to consider multiple zoning amendments and subdivision plans, including a proposed specialty trade development on Old Paris Road and a residential subdivision on Parkers Mill Road.

Kentucky tight end Willie Rodriguez has been named a nominee for the 2026 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team, recognized for his extensive community service work with children and families affected by disabilities, particularly inspired by caring for his sister who has Rett syndrome.

Kentucky’s food insecurity ranked second highest in the nation between 2022 and 2024, according to recent USDA data. Almost one in five Kentuckians were food insecure (18.8%, compared to a 13.3% national average), meaning they didn’t have consistent access to enough nutrition. Even worse, Kentucky had the nation’s highest prevalence of very low food…

The Kentucky Horse Park will host a free back-to-school bash on July 25 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., featuring horse meet-and-greets, school performances, food trucks, and pony rides for $8.

Governor Andy Beshear announced $2.1 million in federal grant funding for 14 law enforcement agencies and one nonprofit to combat drug trafficking and improve public safety across Kentucky.

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear appointed his former senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, to the Kentucky State Fair Board, which is embroiled in controversy after the governor gained control of the board following a recent Kentucky Supreme Court opinion.  Adkins, who left Beshear’s administration earlier this month amid speculation that he will run for governor in…

Renee Shaw, a notable Kentucky journalist who has worked at KET for 29 years, will retire from the state’s public television network at the end of July.  Shaw, the director of Public Affairs and moderator at KET, hosts Kentucky Edition weekly and Kentucky Tonight, the network’s public policy discussion series. Ahead of elections, she…