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Friday, July 17, 2026

• Fayette County school board gave incorrect notice of closed session, but did not violate the law in suspending Liggins: attorney general
• KY grand jury indicts Weaver in Berea bank shooting. AG will seek death penalty
• Weddle attorney says Beshear fundraiser destroyed evidence in campaign contribution case
• Eastern Kentucky judge orders Jim Justice coal company to pay millions in lawsuit
• KY State Park renovation closure extended into 2027. What does it mean for area tourism?
• Kentucky city pumps water into lake amid drought, low water supply
• WEKU, partners launch Appalachian News Exchange, expanding coverage of Eastern KY
• London City Council appoints interim mayor following Weddle's resignation
• Fresh-cut flower industry blooms across Kentucky. Why it's growing so fast
• Richmond residence where 2 people died in June flooded before, triggering rescue attempts
• Liggins’ attorney claims to have reached separation deal with FCPS. School board chair denies it
• Fayette County planning commission wants council to uphold rural solar farm ban
• A Lexington Woman's Mission To Help Cancer Patients
• Future of KY 'little country church on the creek' uncertain after building swept away by flash flood
• State regulator: Kentucky Power project 'unpopular' with electricity customers
• Historically Black Bourbon County neighborhood looks toward revitalization after $4M cleanup grant
• Youth Theatre of the Bluegrass turns 10 years old
• FCPS school board moves forward with new, top financial position amid budget crisis
• Despite Team USA loss, Lexington soccer fans electrified by World Cup play
• Beshear: 2 more dead due to June flash flooding. Death toll rises to 6
• Kentucky joins states asking appeals court to not require reporting of livestock emissions
• Today's Interview - Drew Barr
• Beshear appoints two longtime supporters to UK Board of Trustees
• State regulator launches Kentucky Power audit, will hear Mitchell plant case
• KY forecaster: Floods are the top killer among US weather disasters
• Fayette County reports significant drop in short-term rentals after tightening regulations
• New change limits where Kentucky medical cannabis cardholders can purchase
• Nonprofits are building more homes in EKY. It's still not enough to meet demand
• Spanish energy company to build solar facility in Fleming County
• Beshear confident Kentucky will get FEMA aid following deadly flash flooding