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4 Central Kentucky high school bands competing for national title

Bourbon County, KY · 11h

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5 Kentucky high school seniors chosen as U.S. Presidential Scholars

KENTUCKY (WKYT) - The U.S. Department of Education recently announced that five high school students from Kentucky, including one from Fayette County, were among the 161 seniors chosen as 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars. The five students are:. Hosamulhaq Brula from South Warren High School in Warren County;. Samuel J. Busse...

Kentucky · 2d

The Winchester Sun

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CCPS responds to arrests regarding past faculty

Local news outlets first reported two newsworthy incidents involving individuals formerly connected to Clark County Public Schools (CCPS). The first incident was written about in an article titled “Former Clark […]

Clark County, KY · 23h

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Bath County Schools close for remainder of week due to student, staff illness

Bath County school leaders announced that Thursday and Friday would be traditional sick days due to "widespread student and staff illness."

Bath County, KY · 1d

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No weapon found after rumor at Nicholas County High School

Students in Nicholas County had a scare Thursday after a rumor spread of a weapon being on high school grounds.

Nicholas County, KY · 1d

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Varsity football demolishes Boyd County 50-0

Last Friday, Nov. 6, the Highlands Bluebirds played their first game of the playoffs against Boyd County High School, holding down the Fort with a 50-0 win. Offensively, Highlands had 109 rushing yards and 265 passing yards. Quarterback Bryce Armstrong (10) completed 4 of 6 pass attempts for 118 yards,...

Fort Thomas, KY · 3d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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Kentucky auditor has finished her examination of Fayette schools. What happens now?

Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball’s office has turned its examination of Fayette County Public Schools’ finances over to the school district for review, a spokesperson said Thursday. Olivia McKown, a spokesperson for Ball’s office, confirmed that FCPS has received the audit. It has not been made public yet. “The confidential draft special examination report was submitted to the district on the evening of Tuesday, November 10. The district has 15 days to prepare and send their response to the Auditor,” McKown said. “Our office will review their responses and determine if an auditor reply is needed. Once the final APA review is complete, it will be released to the public in early December.” “Once they receive it, they have 15 days to respond. Our office will not release it to the public until we receive and review their response,” McKown said. FCPS has received the special examination from the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts and will work within the established 15-day timeframe to review and respond, district spokesperson Miranda Scully said. “Just as we have done with all previous reports and audits, FCPS will share the examination publicly once that formal review process is complete, in coordination with the Auditor’s office,”

Fayette County, KY · 1d

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UK begins multi-year renovations to the King Library

The University of Kentucky has officially begun the demolition phase of the Margaret I. King Library. The project has taken over the street between the Chemistry-Physics building and Pence Hall, increasing pedestrian traffic from all directions. UK announced the Margaret I. King Library renovations in March 2026. It promptly closed...

Lexington, KY · 1d

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Conner 8th Grade Team to Play for State Championship

(Hebron, Ky.) - The 8th Grade Conner Middle School football teams is state bound!. The Cougars will play in the KYMSFA Division 1 State Championship Game this Saturday, November 14 against Whitley County. Kickoff is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. at Lexington Christian High School. Conner defeated Woodford County 31-0 in...

Hebron, KY · 7h

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University of Kentucky employee receives religious exemption from using AI

LEXINGTON, Ky. — A University of Kentucky employee has received a religious exemption from using artificial intelligence at work, saying the technology conflicts with his humanist beliefs. David Durman, a research administrator at UK, said he applied for the exemption under Title VII, a federal regulation that requires employers...

Lexington, KY · 2d

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‘You made room for us’: Campus mourns sudden death of decades-long professor, mentor

PIKEVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - The University of Pikeville is mourning the loss of a devoted professor who spent decades teaching and mentoring generations of students in the world of communication and journalism. Dr. Chandra K. Massner died Sunday after a sudden illness, sending a shock through her college community. During...

Pikeville, KY · 2d

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Fayette County school board committee discusses personnel cuts in 2028 budget

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Fayette County Public Schools officials are working on the district’s fiscal year 2028 budget. Members of the Fayette County Board of Education’s Finance and Accountability Committee said Wednesday that it is likely to include personnel cuts to balance it. The board will consider the...

Fayette County, KY · 1d

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Say hi to Doug High!

High, originally from Cincinnati and Mansfield, Ohio, has been a Kentuckian by choice for nearly 30 years.

Cincinnati, OH · 3d

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Commanders fall in opening round of state KHSAA football playoffs 42-6 to Somerset

SOMERSET, KY. -- The final score line doesn't tell the whole story of the heart, resiliency, and determination displayed by Washington County last Friday night. The Commanders traveled into a hostile environment for the second consecutive year at "The Briar Patch" for the opening round of the KHSAA Class 2A state playoffs.

Somerset, KY · 2d

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EPSB discusses principal leadership, spotlights Asbury University during meeting

(FRANKFORT, KY) – Members of the Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB), during the board’s meeting on Oct. 20, examined research into principal leadership and what actions can be taken to improve development opportunities in Kentucky. Representatives with a subgroup of the University Principal Preparation Initiative presented research into...

Kentucky · 1d

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Bath County Schools closed for rest of week due to illness

BATH COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - Bath County Schools were closed Thursday, and classes will not be in session Friday. District officials said the closure is due to widespread illness among students and staff. Decision came down to safety. After a dip in attendance early in the week, Bath County School...

Bath County, KY · 1d

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Lexington high school junior to march in Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington high school student will march in the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band. Cole Kiser, a junior at Henry Clay High School, was announced as a member of the band Monday. He auditioned for the band in February and was accepted in April.

Lexington, KY · 3d

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Reasons for Lafayette’s Late Homecoming Date

Lafayette High School’s Homecoming date is three weeks later than the other Fayette County Schools’ homecoming dances, on Nov. 7, but why? The late date makes everyone check the announcement twice. The Lafayette Times created a survey to gather other students’ opinions and conducted an interview with a head council member for more information about the date.

Lexington, KY · 2d

Lexington Herald-Leader

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A Lexington high school will have a new interim baseball coach in 2027

Administration officials at Lexington’s Lafayette High School have announced that Brady Bowling will serve as the interim head coach of the Lafayette baseball program for the 2027 season. Bowling will replace Kevin Goins, Lafayette’s most recent coach. A reason wasn’t given for Goins’ departure, and Goins didn’t respond to requests for comment. “Coach Bowling is dedicated to maintaining the continuity of our baseball program while supporting the ongoing athletic and personal development of all our student-athletes across every level,” the announcement said last week. “We encourage our entire baseball community to join us in welcoming and supporting Coach Bowling as he steps into this leadership role. We look forward to a successful and exciting 2027 season!” the district said. Asked about Goins’ departure, Fayette County Public Schools spokesperson Miranda Scully said “we do not respond to personnel matters.”

Lexington, KY · 4d

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Schools Continue to See an Increase in Student Engagement Due to Phone Restriction

Five years ago, teachers struggled having students who participated in class. Instead of participating, students were focused on their phones. Even when the teacher requested that they be put away, students were more focused on how to sneak back onto their phones instead of paying attention in class. Now, since the Kentucky phone restriction law has been implemented in schools, teachers feel they have gotten their students back and have noticed a boost in participation and engagement.

Georgetown, KY · 4d