Kentucky awarded more than $345,000 for specialty crop projects (copy)

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has been awarded $345,544.81 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to help fund six projects that will support specialty crop producers through marketing,...

Price spikes set to leave thousands of Kentuckians without health insurance, advocates say (copy)

While some Kentucky Republicans in Congress accuse Democrats of shutting down the government to get “free health care for illegal aliens,” advocates are warning that thousands of U.S. citizens in Kentucky will no longer be able to afford health...

‘I Will Kill the Man’: Kentucky Father Vows Revenge As Man Who Stabbed His 6-Year-Old Son to Death Is Released on Parole (Watch Video)

A Kentucky man convicted in the 2015 killing of 6-year-old Logan Tipton has been released on parole after serving part of his 20-year sentence. Ronald Exantus, 42, broke into the Versailles home of the Tipton family in December 2015 and fatally...

From Risk to Referral Management: How Nursing Homes Are Using Technology to Thrive and Minimize Citations

Technology is shaping operations, care delivery, staffing, and regulatory risk management in nursing homes, and its deployment, long thought to be behind the times, is finally catching up to other sectors within the health care continuum. From a...

Frankfort nursing home unveils groundbreaking mental health robot

A robot named Robin has been introduced at an Indiana assisted-living facility to serve as a companion for residents. The robot is designed to engage residents, particularly those with dementia, through conversation and games. Robin uses facial...

Kentucky Cultivator Harvests State’s First Medical Marijuana Crop As Governor Predicts Farmers Will ‘Grow A Whole Lot More’

A Kentucky medical marijuana cultivation facility has harvested its first yield of cannabis, and patients could gain access to it by next month, a top regulator says. Meanwhile, the governor says licensed businesses are about to “grow a whole lot...

Kentucky vs Georgia Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 4 — College Football Week 6

Photo By - Imagn Images. Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) hands the ball off to running back Seth McGowan. Georgia hopes to rebound from a tough loss last week when it hosts Kentucky on Saturday afternoon. The Wildcats haven’t...

Murrat State Nursing and Health Professions gets $499,000 to increase training via simulation technology

Students are able to gain a more realistic experience of a nurse’s shift, being with the nurse from beginning to end of a shift. MURRAY, Ky. – The Murray State University School of Nursing and Health Professions (SONHP) recently received a...

Top 5 fall arts events around Northern Kentucky

From “Rocky Horror Picture Show” to “Twilight” in concert, here’s a list of local fall art activities to be on the lookout for this October. 1. Rocky Horror Picture Show Presented by The Henry Konstantinow Studio Theatre, the annual NKU “Rocky...

Kentucky’s governor on the shutdown and political divisions

Andy Beshear is widely popular in red state Kentucky and he’s considering a run for president. The Democratic governor sat for an interview with NPR’s Steve Inskeep and talked about the federal government shutdown, political divisions, tariffs and...

Wind turbines are slowly emerging in Kentucky’s energy scene, but some communities are hesitant

In the hills of Mercer County, a lone wind turbine stands near experimental solar panels and battery storage – 165 feet tall with three massive spinning blades. It’s part of the Renewable Integration Research Facility at the E.W. Brown Generating...

KY capybara causes stir at Ohio festival. Are they legal to own in Kentucky?

A Kentucky capybara recently caused controversy when visitors of a state renaissance fair wondered if the rodent was receiving proper care thanks to a viral photo, leading to attention from an animal welfare agency and even questions for the...

A look inside the University of Kentucky's new security operations center to enhance campus safety

LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky Police Department has opened a state-of-the-art security operations center that provides real-time monitoring capabilities across campus, offering enhanced response times and comprehensive...

Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority grant program opens

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 2, 2025) — The Kentucky Nuclear Energy Development Authority (KNEDA) has launched a request for proposals (RFP) for Kentucky communities, companies and organizations interested in applying for those funds. KNEDA was...

‘East Palestine: State of the Science’ set for Oct. 22

Dr. Beatrice Golomb of The University of California, San Diego is leading a study to understand and identify potential epidemiological impacts of the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment. In July of 2024, a mobile medical bus was set up at the...

UK to lead $10M federal research effort on EP health

EAST PALESTINE — Four months after the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment, the first town hall focused solely on public health was held at The Way Station inside East Palestine’s First United Presbyterian Church. Erin Haynes, professor in the...

University of Kentucky launches new AI major to prepare students for changing job market

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky is launching a new artificial intelligence major designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving job market. The full major will begin in Fall 2026, though some courses are already in session. Dr....

Egypt-Based Union Coating & Chemical Industries Plans Barren County, Kentucky, U.S. Manufacturing Operations

Related Research Egypt-based Union Coating & Chemical Industries, a manufacturer of advanced powder coating solutions, plans to establish operations in Glasgow, Kentucky. The $12 million project is expected to create 60 jobs in Barren County. The...

Kentuckians Caught in the Crossfire: Health care at risk amid Shutdown Standoff

While some Kentucky Republicans in Congress accuse Democrats of shutting down the government to get “free health care for illegal aliens,” advocates are warning that thousands of U.S. citizens in Kentucky will no longer be able to afford health...

Kentucky health experts push back on Trump claim linking Tylenol use and autism

Some Kentucky health experts are pushing back against the Trump administration’s claim that Tylenol use during pregnancy increases risk of autism in children. The administration suggested a link last week despite no clear scientific evidence....