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Adam Edelen says the solar farm his company helped bring to Martin County is unaffected by actions taken by the Trump Administration, but a $90 million grant for a project in Pennsylvania has been put on hold.

Two solar farms planned for construction in central Kentucky

Two new solar farms in Fayette County and Marion County are being planned for construction by the East Kentucky Power Cooperative.

The City of Lexington is one of 13 cities across the country seeking certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

Lexington city officials unveil new public input website

The City of Lexington has a new website that Mayor Linda Gorton and city council members say will improve communication with residents.

Second pertussis case confirmed in Lexington high school

A second case of pertussis has been confirmed at Bryan Station High School in Lexington

Despite multiple trees toppled by Tuesday night's storm near Natural Bridge, no one was injured, according to Powell County's judge-executive.

Microburst caused damage near Natural Bridge, according to National Weather Service

The National Weather Service in Jackson reports it was a strong microburst with 80 mile per hour winds that toppled trees near Natural Bridge in Powell County Tuesday night.

According to a new study, a decline in fireflies could have cascading effects on other species and ecosystems.

University of Kentucky researcher: climate change a threat to fireflies

University of Kentucky researchers helped put together a new study about the dangers facing fireflies.

Governor Beshear urges Kentuckians to be vigilant to combat human trafficking during Kentucky Derby weekend during his Team Kentucky update

Governor Beshear urges vigilance to prevent human trafficking during Kentucky Derby

With thousands of visitors expected to visit the commonwealth, officials are on the lookout for human trafficking.

At least five old trees were toppled Tuesday morning on this street in Lexington's Ashland neighborhood.

Lexington’s Ashland area hit hard by Tuesday morning storm

In Lexington, one of the areas hit hardest by the first round of high winds Tuesday morning was near Ashland, Henry Clay’s estate.

EKU financial aid counselors and the students they're trying to assist are experiencing problems with the revamped FAFSA program.

FAFSA problems causing headaches for Kentucky students, administrators

Problems with the revamped Free Application for Federal Student Aid program – known as FAFSA – are slowing the college enrollment process for high school seniors and college administrators.

House Committee Testimony of Bill to Establish the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority

Legislation seeks to connect Kentucky's Ohio River towns

Advancing economic development through recreational tourism is the aim of legislation passed during the closing days of the General Assembly session.

Kentucky Fish & Wildlife, Prescribed Fire Council offering classes on controlled burns

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is looking for landowners who’d like to learn how to safely hold controlled burns.

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