Politics & GovernmentBill to regulate instead of ban hemp is ‘a work in progress,’ KY congressman saysThe Central Kentucky congressman is part of a bipartisan duo sponsoring legislation to regulate hemp-derived products in place of a ban.August 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM
5 shot, 1 killed at a Lexington park, police say. 4-year-old among those injuredUpdated August 15, 2026 at 10:39 PM
Beshear says he’s done everything in his power to address McConnell absenceAugust 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
Embattled Fayette schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins says he’s retiringUpdated August 14, 2026 at 8:49 PM
A Kentucky-based fast food chain is ranked top 3 in the US by USA Today readersAugust 14, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Politics & GovernmentBeshear flexes regulatory muscle in Paducah data center feud with TrumpAugust 14, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Politics & GovernmentNearly $20M from federal government put into Lexington airport improvementsAugust 14, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Politics & GovernmentBeshear says he’s done everything in his power to address McConnell absenceAugust 14, 2026 at 2:41 PM
EducationMoody’s downgrades Fayette County Schools’ credit ratings once moreAugust 13, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Education‘I know people are frustrated.’ KSU president responds to alumni’s no confidence voteUpdated August 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Politics & GovernmentICE to give agents electric shock gloves from KY company in $20M no-bid contractAugust 12, 2026 at 1:49 PM
Politics & GovernmentMitch McConnell ‘frustrated’ by attention on his health, longtime ally saysAugust 12, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Politics & GovernmentBeshear urges Kentuckians ‘roll up our sleeves and give’ amid blood shortageUpdated August 12, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Politics & GovernmentWhat each of Lexington’s at-large council candidates thinks about data centersAugust 12, 2026 at 11:56 AM
CrimeState police investigate misconduct allegations at KY juvenile detention centerUpdated August 12, 2026 at 11:06 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhat will Lexington’s property tax rates be in 2027? Council takes first voteUpdated August 12, 2026 at 9:58 AM
LocalLexington council committee taps the brakes on proposed drag racing banAugust 12, 2026 at 6:00 AM
EducationKY’s anti-DEI law made universities enact ‘neutrality’ rules. How it works at UKUpdated August 11, 2026 at 1:05 PM
Politics & GovernmentKY legislators legalized hunting bobcats at night. Experts worry about ‘overharvesting.’August 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
KentuckyAG appoints coal industry veterans to panel shaping Kentucky energy policyAugust 10, 2026 at 3:56 PM
EducationKSU alumni association votes no confidence in university presidentUpdated August 10, 2026 at 3:29 PM
EducationBeshear says FCPS needs ‘a clean break’ with Superintendent LigginsUpdated August 8, 2026 at 12:58 PM
EducationNo action on superintendent after Fayette school board meets privately for hoursUpdated August 8, 2026 at 12:31 PM
Politics & GovernmentRoad to 2028: Republicans scoff at Beshear’s ‘attention-seeking’ McConnell demandsAugust 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & GovernmentIndependent voter bloc growing faster than KY Republican, Democratic partiesAugust 7, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Politics & GovernmentBeshear moves to rein in developers as Kentucky’s data center boom acceleratesUpdated August 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Politics & GovernmentBeshear expands pre-K for all program to Dawson Springs Independent SchoolsAugust 6, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Politics & GovernmentMitch McConnell discharged from rehabilitation center, continues recovery at homeUpdated August 6, 2026 at 3:53 PM
EducationUK professor drops his lawsuit over law school dean, but refiles it in state courtAugust 7, 2026 at 5:00 AM
