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Tuesday, April 7, 2026

• Kentucky last used more of its own coal in 2019, state data show
• Ex-PSC chief: Regulators should look closely at LG&E-KU merger plan
• Kentucky expands the African American Heritage Trail
• Bill expanding Kentucky PSC heads to Beshear's desk
• A Kentucky artist created art awards from remnants of the London tornado
• Letcher County woman being represented by ACLU in federal lawsuit over school ban
• Madison judge: East Kentucky Power can't use Berea forest for line
• Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent withdraws from Missouri job search, plans to stay with the district
• Kentucky electricity bills increased below U.S. average since 2021
• Former Letcher County Sheriff Stines requests new, special judge for his trial
• Lexington civic assembly finalizes resolutions after month-long process
• Kentucky Resources Council joins lawsuit over EPA power plant rule
• Funding for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expected to remain intact in final state budget
• Worker sues bankrupt Pike coal operator for wages, benefits
• Today's Interview - Larry Pemble
• Hundreds in Lexington join statewide, nationwide 'No Kings' protest of Trump policies
• Ronnie the wood craftsman
• Lexington approves Haley Pike solar farm lease after delays
• Warren, Madison are fastest growing Kentucky counties, census shows
• Despite DHS and TSA funding concerns, Blue Grass Airport has no plans to temporarily shut down
• Grassroots organization announces plans to file suit against Mason County data center proposal
• Kentucky Power asks PSC for rehearing on rates, cites financial impact
• Bill creating state fund for personal storm shelters signed into law
• AI is another tool in higher ed, not a threat to it, EKU expert says
• Lexington officials want help from residents on the budget for the next fiscal year
• Kentucky lawmakers propose bill amendment addressing housing affordability statewide
• Pike County coal operator files for bankruptcy, owes state millions
• Today's Interview - Kit Anderson
• Former Lexington pastor pleads guilty to sex crimes charges involving a minor
• FCPS superintendent named finalist for job in Missouri