Kentucky's first female governor, Martha Layne Collins, dies at 88

Former Kentucky governor Martha Layne Collins has died.A Democrat, Collins served as Kentucky's first female governor between 1983 and 1987.Current Gov. Andy Beshear announced the news in a statement released by his office on Saturday."Today...

Kentucky's first female Governor Martha Layne Collins dead at 88

Kentucky's first and only female governor Martha Layne Collins has died at the age of 88. Collins died in her sleep at Richmond Place Retirement Community in Lexington early Saturday morning, her husband Dr. Bill Collins told Kentucky Lantern. 'I...

Kentucky food pantry struggles with rising demand

(LEX 18) — A federal judge in Boston has ordered the federal government to use emergency funds to pay out November's SNAP benefits, but it remains unclear how long it will take for that money to reach those who need it most. One Eastern Kentucky...

Kentucky utility regulators approve data center power tariff

East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is applauding the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) for approving its proposal for a Data Center Power (DCP) tariff, which establishes parameters for providing electric service to data centers that...

Democrats are winning the shutdown politics. Can they stop now?

After the 2013 government shutdown ended, Republican leaders made clear they had only been humoring Sen. Ted Cruz and his plot to defund Obamacare. “It was not a smart play. It had no chance of success,” then-Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell...

Business Briefs for Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025

St. Michael’s College COLCHESTER — CitraChem Corp., of Norwood, Massachusetts, inventor of the medicinal chemistry platform for producing semisynthetic phytocannabinoids without agricultural material, announced it is sponsoring a Saint Michael’s...

“Battle-tested” Amy McGrath vies to be next U.S. senator for Kentucky

Senator Mitch McConnell is retiring from the U.S. Senate when his term ends, setting up an open race for his seat in 2026. Republican and Democratic candidates are already throwing their hats in the ring for their respective primaries, among them...

Kentucky mourns passing of former Governor Martha Layne Collins

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WEVV) — Kentucky is mourning the passing of former Governor Martha Layne Collins. Collins was the state's first and only woman Governor, and was in office from 1983 - 1987. "Gov. Collins was a powerhouse, transforming our...

What is Hugh Freeze’s Buyout? How Much Will Auburn Owe If They Fire Him After Kentucky Embarrassment?

Things hit a new low for Auburn on Saturday. Although the Tigers, favored by 11.5 points over Kentucky, were stunned. The Wildcats escaped with a 10-3 victory. Now Auburn fell to 4-5 overall, locking in a losing conference record for the third...

Kentucky governor allocates $5 million to bolster food banks amid SNAP ruling

Two federal judges ordered the Trump administration to restore SNAP benefits amid the government shutdown. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky's governor declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon. Gov. Andy Beshear said he is sending $5 million from...

Kentucky marks five years since its first reported case of COVID-19

FRANKFORT — Prisha Hedau was in fourth grade when Kentucky got its first case of COVID-19. She recalls laughing with her friends at school one moment and being whisked away by her mother the next back in March 2020. “I really regret the fact that...

Kentucky Wesleyan College to shift to 4-credit-hour courses in 2027

Kentucky Wesleyan College will move from the traditional three-credit-hour course structure to a four-credit-hour model beginning in fall 2027, the college announced in a news release Monday. The change, approved by faculty, is designed to enhance...

Kentucky AG joins lawsuit to defend Trump administration’s deportation efforts

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says he supports the Trump administration’s efforts to deport Venezuelan migrants and has joined with his Republican counterparts to say so in court. Families and attorneys of some who have been deported...

Business Briefs (10/31/25): Monroe appoints staff attorney

Hunt joins Monroe as staff attorney MONROE – The City of Monroe appointed Scott Hunt as staff attorney. Hunt will assist the city’s department heads with legal questions and represent the city in a variety of matters. He will work closely with...

Kentucky Spots Where You Can’t Always Take Photos

I guess you can say I have some photography in my blood. My great-grandfather opened a photography studio a century ago in downtown Owensboro. His daughter, my grandmother, continued to run the business after he passed away. On the other side of...

Frankfort schools release students early for improvement day

Doug Wernet, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools | Frankfort School District 157-CDoug Wernet, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools | Frankfort School District 157-C Students in Frankfort Community Consolidated School District 157C were released early...

Business spotlight: Faith, hard work, and a heart for helping others drive Honestly Clean’s success

Buoyed by her faith, a dream, support from her friends and family, and a longtime knack for cleaning and organizing, Misti Smith of Ridgeway has turned her passion into a thriving business. As the founder and CEO of Honestly Clean LLC, Smith has...

Court freezes CFPB’s Open Banking rule as industry awaits rewrite

The US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky has issued an injunction halting enforcement of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Open Banking rule. Court freezes CFPB’s Open Banking rule This leaves banks, credit unions...

Mazak Achieves Kentucky Production Milestone

Mazak, which has produced advanced machine tools in North America since 1974, now celebrates the completion of its 40,000th machine built in the company's Mazak iSmart Factory in Florence, KY. The 518,320 sq. ft. facility on Mazak's nearly...

Experts share steps Kentucky families can take as SNAP benefits end

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – With SNAP benefits ending, many Kentucky families are searching for ways to manage food and resources effectively. Experts are offering several key steps to help households navigate the transition. According to...