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Lexington's Share Fair collects lightly used school supplies to keep waste out of landfills
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (276+ words) (ABC 36 NEWS NOW via LEX NEWS) " Lexington is using its Electronics Recycling Center for a different kind of recycling initiative " collecting lightly used school supplies to redistribute to students and teachers ahead of the next school year. The city's second…...
Lawsuit challenges new Kentucky law reshaping Fayette County School Board
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (307+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) " Fayette County Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy and the Kentucky Education Association have filed a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted Kentucky law that would overhaul the governance structure of Fayette County Public Schools and…...
Kentucky State University closes main campus, Benson Farm due to potential safety threat
1+ week, 1+ day ago (139+ words) WTVQ Kentucky State University closes main campus, Benson Farm due to potential safety threat FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) " Kentucky State University has closed its main campus and Benson Farm immediately following recommendations from local law enforcement regarding a potential…...
University of Kentucky seeks CEO of Champions Blue, Athletics Director to lead 'modernized' role
2+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) " The University of Kentucky is searching for a new leader to serve as both Chief Executive Officer of Champions Blue, LLC and Athletics Director, combining two titles into a single role designed to reflect the…...
FCPS releases list of 120 hourly and salaried district positions set to be eliminated
2+ week, 2+ day ago (167+ words) WTVQ FCPS releases list of 120 hourly and salaried district positions set to be eliminated LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) " Fayette County Public Schools have released the list of the 120 hourly and salaried district positions set to be eliminated as part of larger…...
University of Kentucky partners with Compass Group for enterprise services, protecting employee jobs
3+ week, 21+ hour ago (424+ words) WTVQ University of Kentucky partners with Compass Group for enterprise services, protecting employee jobs UK and Compass Group are in the process of formalizing the agreement, which is being rolled out in phases. The partnership is planned to eventually cover…...
Federal lawsuit filed to block Kentucky's takeover and restructuring of Kentucky State University
3+ week, 3+ day ago (415+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) " Kentucky State University students, alumni, and prospective students have filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging a new state law that restructures the university, seeking emergency court intervention to block its implementation. The lawsuit was…...
Vacation Bible School for differently-abled adults coming to Corbin this June
3+ week, 4+ day ago (209+ words) CORBIN, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) " Eastern Kentucky University students are partnering with Corbin Parkway Ministries and other organizations to host a free Vacation Bible School for differently-abled adults in Corbin next month. The event, called "I am God's Masterpiece," will…...
Morehead State University celebrates graduation with more than 900 students crossing the stage
3+ week, 5+ day ago (145+ words) MOREHEAD, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) " More than 900 students graduated from Morehead State University today during two ceremonies held at the Academic-Athletic Center on campus. Ryan Holderby of Salyersville and Marcella Matubenga of the Democratic Republic of the Congo served as…...
28% increase: Kentucky State University welcomes largest graduating class in recent history
3+ week, 5+ day ago (282+ words) FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 News Now) " Kentucky State University gladly welcomed the Class of 2026 to their commencement ceremonies on Saturday, proudly celebrating the largest class in modern history with a total of 428 degrees awarded. Due to the class" large size, two…...