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Lexington Herald-Leader
Fayette schools, Lexington officials finalizing snow bus routes to cut down on snow days
Fayette County Public Schools and Lexington city officials are moving forward with plans to address alternative bus stops for winter and other extreme weather events. Interim FCPS Superintendent Bill Bradford said alternative bus routes have been a top priority since he stepped into the top leadership position in June. Bus route issues were part of what caused Lexington students to miss traditional in-person class time for a full two weeks during a significant winter storm earlier this year. Snow and ice blanketed the area during Winter Storm Fern , clogging city streets, closing schools and angering city residents. “We want our students to be in our classrooms,” Bradford said during a press conference Thursday, Oct. 22, at city hall. “We want to return our students and our staff back into our buildings for that in-person learning experience.” City officials said they hope to have the alternative bus routes by Oct. 30. City and school officials have been meeting for months. The school system does not finalize bus routes until late August or September, when school starts. That’s delayed hammering out the alternative snow bus routes. “We’ve had these routes in the past and they have worked well,” said Mayor Linda
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Mercer Band Faces Tough Competition At Estill Tournament
The chill finally arrived in the Bluegrass State this past weekend, and it felt even cooler as Mercer County Band arrived at Estill County High School in Irvine. They were there this past Saturday for the 5th Annual Estill County Engineers Tournament of Champions. Mercer Band had attended this contest three times before and always done well.
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Lexington Herald-Leader
Why has Kentucky State University faced budget troubles? The answer is obvious | Opinion
Over several decades, I have read various newspaper accounts addressing Kentucky State University’s seeming lack of financial acumen. I have listened to government officials publicly (and privately) chastise KSU for a broad spectrum of issues. And over this same period, I have listened to friends, colleagues and acquaintances ask me this consensus question: What is going on at KSU? I have been the recipient of this question because for 18 years. I worked in the Office of Budget Review of the Legislative Research Commission/General Assembly, and for 13 years, I served as the chief of staff in the Office of the President at Kentucky State University. I understand the factors surrounding this topic. Following is my findings on KSU finances. My analysis of Biennial Budget Bills covering the fiscal years 1999-2028 reveals that, despite fluctuations in the general fund state appropriation, Kentucky State University’s true discretionary operating budget has been stagnant . Fixed statutory mandates — primarily land grant matching requirements and pension/debt service/other earmarks — have consistently absorbed any gross funding increases. That has left KSU with virtually the same operational purchasing dollars it held more than two decades ago. In 1999, KSU received $20.4 million in general fund
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This Small Kentucky College Doesn’t Charge Tuition, And Families Treat Getting In Like Winning The Lottery
Every single student at one Kentucky college pays zero tuition. Not some students. That promise has held for generations, and it comes with a twist. Students work campus jobs while they study, and graduates often leave without crushing debt. One alum even says the value keeps growing years after graduation.
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EKU marks 60 years of police studies and criminal justice education
RICHMOND, Ky. — Eastern Kentucky University is marking 60 years of police studies and criminal justice education, highlighting its role in preparing law enforcement professionals and strengthening public safety across Kentucky. One graduate whose career reflects that legacy is Michael Bosse, who earned a degree in police administration from...
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University of Kentucky adds film and music industry degree programs
The University of Kentucky is expanding its College of Fine Arts with two new undergraduate degree programs designed to prepare students for careers in Kentucky’s growing film, entertainment and music industries. The new programs in film and sonic arts and music industry combine creative training with hands-on experience and...
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Lexington & Fayette Co. schools announce ‘safety-first alternative plan’ for winter weather
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Mayor Linda Gorton and Fayette County Public Schools Interim Superintendent Bill Bradford announced a “safety first alternative plan” for school bus stops during periods of winter weather. The city and the school district will enact Plan B routes that combine some neighborhood bus stops...
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MSU officials say new MDAB facility brings music and business programs into 21st century
With saws buzzing, the hiss and sizzle of welding and all manner of vehicles rumbling and beeping, the campus of Morehead State University has been noisy – and will be for some time yet – as crews work to construct the still unnamed building that aims to support and house music and business programs comfortably for the next 40 to 60 years. MSU President Jay Morgan said a lot went into the decision-making process, but it came down to need.
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KSR’s 2026 Kentucky High School Football Top 25 Rankings: Week 9
The end of the Kentucky high school football regular season is inching closer and closer. A trend has formed at the top of KSR’s Top 25 rankings. The top eight in this week’s update remained the same. Trinity continues to hold down the No. 1 position with Christian Academy-Louisville right behind. Frederick Douglass, Pulaski County, Highlands, and Boyle County have all been ranked 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively, for several weeks now. That being said, we had some movement throughout the rest of the Top 25. Most notably, Woodford County jumped five spots to No. 10 following its 44-35 win over Sco...
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FCPS seeks feedback from families, community members
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools is seeking feedback from families and community members. A family survey is open until Oct. 30 so that parents and guardians can provide direct feedback on their child’s school and the district overall. School principals are sending surveys directly through email.