Education
Fayette County schools paid $694,000 to local churches over 17 years. Here’s why.
Updated July 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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National
A Black teen found hanged near Charlotte church was a suicide, police say. Questions remain
Updated July 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Fayette County
Has the University of Kentucky’s building blitz caused flooding? UK announces review
July 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Politics & Government
Lexington police officer suspended after tussle with Waffle House security guard
July 13, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Education
Fayette County Schools’ bills for audits, investigations, continue to climb
Updated July 8, 2026 at 2:26 PM
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UK Women's Basketball
Momcilovic, Paurova and Sivka: A Slavic-name pronunciation guide for Kentucky fans
Updated June 12, 2026 at 9:37 PM
Education
Fayette County schools finance chief has been absent for months. Here’s why
June 11, 2026 at 12:27 PM
Education
What does FCPS Superintendent Liggins’ contract say about resignation?
Updated June 11, 2026 at 8:59 AM
Fayette County
E-bikes are everywhere. What does KY law say about where people can ride them?
June 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Education
One of UK’s new limited liability corporations is based in Grand Cayman. Why?
June 9, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Education
What did UK officials buy in Grand Cayman? They refuse to show travel receipts
Updated June 10, 2026 at 9:15 AM
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