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KY school aide charged after video shows him kicking, dragging, slinging student

Police: Video shows a child sitting on the floor when an aide grabbed his arm, dragged him across the hall and slung him toward a wall.

Updated September 5, 2026 at 9:58 AM

Education

Kentucky higher education officials push for all university students to use AI

Updated September 4, 2026 at 8:28 PM

Education

AI hype fades, but students still want smarter study tools

Updated September 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Education

As college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected

Updated September 3, 2026 at 10:17 AM

Education

UK provost will ‘seriously’ consider faculty’s advice, improve communication after rifts

September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Education

A KY student had an idea to reduce waste on K-12 campuses. It could become law.

September 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Education

Excessive heat restrictions continue Thursday for Fayette County schools

September 2, 2026 at 4:08 PM

Crime

Man charged in potential hate crime in Lexington. What to know about the case

September 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Education

How a controversial KY tax credit could help public schools, why Beshear encourages it

September 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Education

Extreme heat prompts Fayette County schools to restrict, cancel outdoor activities

September 1, 2026 at 1:58 PM

Education

How to choose the best online school for your child’s needs

Updated September 1, 2026 at 11:23 AM

Education

Charges filed in 2 states. KY schools targeted in viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ threats

Updated August 31, 2026 at 8:52 PM

Education

A side hustle is a real business: How to protect your part-time job

Updated August 31, 2026 at 2:24 PM

Education

How to spot a fake job offer before fall 2026 hiring picks up

Updated August 31, 2026 at 11:35 AM

Education

Kentucky State Police investigating a threat made to a Kentucky classroom

Updated August 31, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Education

High school dean who pulled a gun in a road rage incident is no longer with FCPS

August 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM

Politics & Government

Mitch McConnell touts $26.7M in federal money for UK agriculture research

Updated August 28, 2026 at 3:55 PM

Education

Berea College makes ‘groundbreaking move,’ ending its student loans in fall 2027

Updated August 28, 2026 at 9:12 AM

Education

Hands-on beauty education is becoming a fast track to entrepreneurship

Updated August 27, 2026 at 12:56 PM

Education

Study: An inside look at how college students think about and use AI

Updated August 27, 2026 at 10:54 AM

Education

Fayette County schools’ legal fees have topped $340,000 since April. Here’s why

August 27, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Education

Appeals court says judge was wrong to pause UK professor lawsuit over anti-Israel speech

Updated August 26, 2026 at 10:09 AM

Education

Fayette school board members want information shared as district rebuilds trust

Updated August 26, 2026 at 10:02 AM

Crime

Kentucky teacher arrested on 40 charges related to child sexual abuse material

Updated August 26, 2026 at 6:31 AM

Crime

UK police investigating ‘potential suspects’ of electric scooter thefts on campus

August 25, 2026 at 4:46 PM

Education

KY school aide charged after video shows him kicking, dragging, slinging student

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Kentucky higher education officials push for all university students to use AI

AI hype fades, but students still want smarter study tools

As college graduates fret over finding jobs, a record shortage of workers is projected

UK provost will ‘seriously’ consider faculty’s advice, improve communication after rifts

A KY student had an idea to reduce waste on K-12 campuses. It could become law.

Excessive heat restrictions continue Thursday for Fayette County schools

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How a controversial KY tax credit could help public schools, why Beshear encourages it

Extreme heat prompts Fayette County schools to restrict, cancel outdoor activities

How to choose the best online school for your child’s needs

Charges filed in 2 states. KY schools targeted in viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ threats

A side hustle is a real business: How to protect your part-time job

How to spot a fake job offer before fall 2026 hiring picks up

Kentucky State Police investigating a threat made to a Kentucky classroom

High school dean who pulled a gun in a road rage incident is no longer with FCPS

Mitch McConnell touts $26.7M in federal money for UK agriculture research

Berea College makes ‘groundbreaking move,’ ending its student loans in fall 2027

Hands-on beauty education is becoming a fast track to entrepreneurship

Study: An inside look at how college students think about and use AI

Fayette County schools’ legal fees have topped $340,000 since April. Here’s why

Appeals court says judge was wrong to pause UK professor lawsuit over anti-Israel speech

Fayette school board members want information shared as district rebuilds trust

Kentucky teacher arrested on 40 charges related to child sexual abuse material

UK police investigating ‘potential suspects’ of electric scooter thefts on campus