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Monday, February 16, 2026

• Kentucky coal production rises in 4th quarter, while employment declines
• Lexington finalizes vote creating new process for urban boundary expansion
• Beautify the Bluegrass
• London council members launch own investigation into police department, following FBI
• Fayette County Public School officials address student walkouts in protest of ICE actions across the U.S.
• Kentucky Utilities Ghent coal plant selected for federal grant
• Report says Kentucky laws could raise electricity, health costs
• Livingston finalizes sale of water system to Kentucky-American Water
• New poll shows most Kentuckians feel they are not seeing benefits from recent state tax cuts
• Lexington's Christ Church Cathedral to hold prayer for peace
• Attorneys for Shawn Stines file a motion for a hearing to determine his mental state as murder trial continues
• FCPS superintendent Liggins violated school board policy, according to new report
• EKU Board of Regents approves a new four-year contract for President David McFaddin
• School closures can impact mental health of children and their parents, UK psychologist says
• EKU President discusses a contract extension, healthcare training funding, and a new first-responder training facility in Louisville
• Somerset Northern Bypass, Mountain Parkway projects get federal funding
• Kentucky State University announces a new Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Science program
• Appalshop filmmaker documents frustration over Kentucky Power rates
• Bald eagle at Lake Cumberland Resort humanely euthanized after being found shot
• Lexington's mayor says the problem with the state government over ice storm recovery was a miscommunication
• Appalshop remembers filmmaker and archive founder Elizabeth Barret
• Barr endorses Massie challenger in GOP House primary
• Kentucky's death toll rises to 22 from last month's deadly ice storm, and Lexington continues to struggle with icy roads
• FCPS says timetable for return to in-person class still “day-to-day”
• Thrive: A Lexington event focused on the art of self-care for women
• Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton on ice and snow removal and why it's taking so long
• EKU is preparing for the rise of artificial intelligence on college campuses and the workplace
• AG Coleman's office: PSC should reject Kentucky Power rate plan
• Lexington Mayor Gorton taps Eblen for vacant city council seat
• Kentucky Youth Advocates discusses its priorities for the legislative session