Kentucky
KY’s overlooked wildfire risk is growing. System to fight it may be struggling to keep up
Updated April 14, 2026 at 9:03 AM
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Fayette County
21c Museum Hotel has sold. What happened to $6M Lexington-backed loan?
Updated April 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Politics & Government
These KY jails get paid to house ICE detainees. They refuse to say how much
April 1, 2026 at 9:59 AM
Politics & Government
How much are Kentucky jails billing to house ICE detainees? Hint: Millions
Updated April 2, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Politics & Government
GOP Senate race ads on Morris, Barr feature immigrant stereotypes, lack context
Updated May 20, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Fayette County
Lexington officials shut down work again at future Two Keys site on South Upper
Updated March 25, 2026 at 8:47 AM
Education
What does credit rating downgrade mean for FCPS, Lexington taxpayers? Expert explains
Updated March 23, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Fayette County
Lexington council is using ‘work groups’ to develop laws. Is it legal?
March 19, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Fayette County
Lexington has no regulations for data centers. Could one come to Fayette County?
March 18, 2026 at 12:33 PM
UK Women's Basketball
Controversy and neutral sites: The evolution of hosting in women’s March Madness
March 18, 2026 at 6:15 AM
Fayette County
New Lexington Two Keys location has no city-issued permits. Did work begin anyway?
Updated March 17, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Education
Who is paying Fayette school board chair’s legal fees as he fights removal from office?
March 13, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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