1+ week, 2+ day ago  (298+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is doubling down on his criticism of the University of Kentucky's leadership, drawing pushback from state leaders who are defending the university's recent hiring decisions. The dispute centers on the creation of a…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (161+ words) CLARK COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " Clark County Public Schools Superintendent Dustin Howard has announced that a freshman in the school system died as a result of a fatal accident on Saturday. The student has been identified as 15-year-old Hayden Corey Saylor....

1+ day, 10+ hour ago  (82+ words) LEX18 'Heartbreaking beyond words': Floyd County Schools confirms death of 6th-grade student FLOYD COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) " Floyd County Schools confirms that a sixth-grade student at Allen Elementary School passed away on April 28. The district says that school counselors and support staff…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (585+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Fayette County Public Schools is facing a severe financial crisis after a financial officer revealed the district's records have been "fundamentally misstated" for nearly two decades, leading to staff pay cuts and external investigations. District Financial Officer…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (362+ words) RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) " The Richmond Fire Department celebrated the opening of a new training facility Tuesday with a dedication of the new building. The goal of the facility is to provide resources for firefighters from around central Kentucky. "We're required…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (329+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Fayette County Schools are now trying to dig themselves out of a hole following last week's announcement that the district's finances had been misstated since 2008. During Monday night's school board meeting, the community continued to demand accountability…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (285+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " In an effort to reduce district spending and address financial challenges, Fayette County Schools Superintendent Demetrus Liggins announced on Monday that the district will both reduce work days for certain positions and cut district-level staffing in the…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (229+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto is defending the hiring of Federal Judge Greg Van Tatenhove as the new dean of the College of Law following mixed reactions and concerns over the selection process. Capilouto sent a…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago  (283+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX18) " The announcement broke on Thursday that University of Kentucky's long-standing athletic director, Mitch Barnhart, will no longer transition into another role as previously announced. That new role was going to be a new position to the university, a…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (286+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees is defending its selection in hiring Federal Judge Greg Van Tatenhove as the new dean of the Rosenberg College of Law, following mixed reactions and push back from students, faculty,…...