The Kentucky Department of Education is predicting a “funding shortfall” of about $40 million in state support for local school districts. In a weekly letter to colleagues released Tuesday afternoon,
Some districts such as Knox County have used all of their NTI days, which are for virtual learning at home. The legislature grants 10 days per district.
A 16-year-old from Fayette County died in a car crash Sunday, according to Kentucky State Police. The crash happened shortly after 11 a.m. on I-64 at the 59-mile marker in Franklin County. KSP said a Toyota Highlander and Toyota Corolla collided, and the Highlander struck a rock embankment.
Leaders and scientists with Animal Wellness Action, Showing Animals Respect and Kindness (SHARK), and the Center for a Humane Economy called out cockfighting as a “runaway
Kentucky's Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher announced the state's department of education is estimating a funding shortfall for their SEEK fund.
Rather, it is about holding decision-makers in Frankfort accountable for failing to provide the resources and support our schools need to succeed. We didn’t come to this decision lightly. Over the past few years, as members of the Kentucky Student Voice ...
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT – Health industry groups, business organizations and electric utilities helped drive spending on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly to a record $28.1 million in 2024.
Health industry groups, business organizations and electric utilities helped drive spending on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly to a record $28.1 million in 2024. That total spent by nearly 900 corporations,
A student-led lawsuit in Kentucky claims the state's education system has been backsliding for years since lawmakers enacted nationally renowned reforms.
Big Blue Slam, the annual blood battle between Kentucky fans and Florida fans to collect the most blood, takes place next week, Jan. 27–31, at all
Staff report The Northern Kentucky Chamber’s annual Legislative Day in Frankfort is scheduled for February 19. This full-day event provides participants with unique opportunities to engage directly with members of legislative leadership and the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus.
Kentucky’s education chief is warning of an estimated $40 million shortfall in funding to school districts this academic year. The shortfall is in the SEEK program, which is the state’s main funding formula for public K-12 schools.