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The 2026 midterm elections in southcentral Kentucky netted major wins for critics of the data center industry. Local races in three cities featured successful campaigns centered around the issue, and officials are already eyeing new restrictions on the facilities. The debate over large-scale data centers moved from city commission meetings...
Our representative democracy rests on a fundamental principle: We, the people, have a right to participate in decisions that affect us. Since 2023, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky has published annual reports describing how Kentucky’s General Assembly weakens that principle by using fast-track maneuvers and undemocratic tactics that limit transparency and public participation.
More than a year since Kentucky lawmakers passed a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, one public university's foundation is asking the court to change scholarships designed for women and Black students.
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky mother says a state program for adults with serious mental illness is out of reach for her daughter because it requires Medicaid. Her daughter has been in a state hospital since January 2025. The mother, Joyce, visits her daughter four times a week. The...
The Pleasant Hill Shakers once numbered in the hundreds. Today, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill CEO Billy Rankin is one of the most vocal opponents of "Project Bluegrass."
The state of Kentucky is providing $7.3 million in grant funding for six projects designed to improve rail infrastructure and boost freight movements. Awarded through the Kentucky Short Line Infrastructure Preservation (KSLIP) program, the grants help fund construction of new rail lines and preserve existing lines. This is the fourth round of KSLIP funding, with the previous round having been announced in April.
Many Americans are already deep into planning who’s bringing what to the Thanksgiving table. But if you ask firefighters, other far more important plans are never considered. Here are the Thanksgiving habits Kentucky firefighters wish families would stop doing. 1. Frying the Turkey Near the House. A Scott County...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - There’s a growing concern about the number of measles cases in Kentucky. Yesterday, we learned about one confirmed case in Henderson County, and this is on top of the over 200 cases across Kentucky. Now it’s a waiting game to see if the numbers continue...
A blue "tsunami" swept across the United States in the Nov. 3 general election, with Democrats taking the U.S. House and Senate, as well as several offices, such as governorships across the country. However, much of Kentucky went in a different direction, deepening an ongoing shift to Republican Party control.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet says that at about 7:30 p.m. tonight the southbound Twin Bridge will close completely so that final repairs can be completed on the bridge. The preparations for the southbound bridge closure, though, will begin at about 6 p.m. Currently, one lane on the southbound bridge is...
The 2026 midterm elections are over in Kentucky, and statewide results will be certified by Nov. 10. Newly elected officials across federal, state and local offices will take their oaths on different dates in early January 2027. FULL STORY: When do Kentucky’s newly elected officials take office? Here are key dates Here are key takeaways: Federal officials start first: U.S. senators and U.S. representatives begin their new terms at noon on Jan. 3, 2027, as set by the 20th Amendment. State lawmakers follow on Jan. 1, 2027. Kentucky senators serve four-year terms, while state representatives serve two-year terms before the next election. Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton begins her third term on Jan. 4, 2027. Judges take the bench Jan. 4, 2027. Court of appeals judges and circuit judges serve eight-year terms, while district judges serve four-year terms. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The full story in the link at top was reported, written and edited entirely by journalists.
There was a miracle this election day in Texas. And a blip in Kentucky. After years wondering the political woods, Texas Democrats emerged with a vengeance on Nov. 3, electing a U.S senator, state constitutional officers from the governor on down and assuming control of the state House, thus providing hope to Democrats in similar states that have operated for years under Republican control.
In Kentucky, a holiday tin of bourbon balls or pulled cream candy can mean more than any wrapped gift under the tree. Some families have bought their December sweets from the same counter for generations, and the recipes have barely changed. This list covers seven candy shops across the state,...
The Logan County Career and Technical Center is the first school in the state of Kentucky to offer a program for students pursuing a career in the metals industry. It’s the first school in the state to offer students this unique opportunity. The Logan County Career and Technical Center...
Public health professors at Austin Peay State University are keeping a close eye on measles numbers both in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Write-in candidate Edna Schack’s attorney asks that two ballots reading “Edna” be reconsidered.
Bowling Green, Ky. – Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce held a legislative update Friday morning at the National Corvette Museum, hosting four members of the Kentucky legislature and discussing key issues around the state and here in South-Central Kentucky. All four legislators spoke to the increased economic growth...
Measles remains a concern for health officials as cases in Kentucky rise to 211.
Gov. Andy Beshear called for the removal of Health Secretary RFK Jr. from President Trump's cabinet during a Team Kentucky update.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KTC) is wanting to spread awareness when it comes to driving safely due to an increase of deer in the area.
