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6 to be inducted into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame
7+ hour, 32+ min ago (117+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. " Six journalists whose work has driven reform, preserved history, shaped public opinion and chronicled the defining moments of life in Kentucky and across the globe have been [] Thursday, April 9, in Pence Hall's Wrigley Auditorium Room 250, followed by a…...
Bill would expand communications exemptions
5+ day, 12+ hour ago (337+ words) Published 8:31 am Thursday, March 5, 2026 By Tom Latek/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Legislation seeking to clarify a law designed to provide oversight on communications between students and public school faculty and staff took a step forward on Wednesday. House Bill…...
Danville alum returns to classroom to teach, inspire
1+ week, 3+ day ago (612+ words) Published 10:00 am Saturday, February 28, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. " Nearly three decades after graduating from Danville High School, Chasati McCowan now stands at the front of a classroom in the same building where she once sat as a student. McCowan, a 1995 DHS graduate,…...
Fiscal court honors academic team, advances projects
1+ week, 4+ day ago (666+ words) Published 10:00 am Friday, February 27, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. " The Boyle County Fiscal Court moved through a full agenda Tuesday morning, recognizing student achievement, approving grants and transfers, and hearing updates on development, tourism and infrastructure projects. The meeting opened with an invocation…...
DHS graduate attends Dartmouth on ROTC scholarship
1+ week, 5+ day ago (290+ words) Published 10:00 am Thursday, February 26, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. " A 2025 Danville High School graduate has begun his college career at Dartmouth College, where he is enrolled on a Reserve Officers" Training Corps scholarship. Henry Pennington said the transition has been positive and structured,…...
Boyle County jobless rate drops to 3.6%
2+ week, 2+ day ago (671+ words) Published 6:56 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 DANVILLE, Ky. " Boyle County closed out 2025 with a markedly improved labor picture, as new data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics show unemployment falling to 3.6% in December, down sharply from 5.2% in December 2024. According to the preliminary…...
Charter schools deemed unconstitutional
2+ week, 2+ day ago (196+ words) Published 6:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Another blow for charter school advocates in Kentucky, as the state Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed a lower court ruling that found legislation approving them to be unconstitutional. In a unanimous decision, authored…...
KSP Youth Academy seeking applicants
2+ week, 2+ day ago (249+ words) Published 6:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police (KSP) are encouraging young Kentuckians interested in a career in law enforcement to apply for the State Police Youth Academy Program. This weeklong camp allows…...
Student written book takes center stage
2+ week, 6+ day ago (352+ words) Published 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 18, 2026 By TOM LATEK/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " A book written and illustrated by two Kentucky students is at the center of this Spring's All in for Agriculture Education Week, which will take place March 16-20. "Millie's…...
Prison education bill filed
3+ week, 3+ day ago (238+ words) Published 1:40 pm Saturday, February 14, 2026 By TOM LATEK/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Legislation that is aimed at expanding prison-based education and job-training programs proven to reduce crime has been filed by Rep. Jennifer Decker, R-Waddy. House Bill 5, given the low…...