Josh James

Kentucky leaders are reacting to the departure of now former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.

The Trump administration's military action in Iran has deepened the divide between two prominent Kentucky Republican congressmen.

Kentucky Republicans are reviving a proposed amendment that would allow House and Senate leaders to call the General Assembly into session, a power currently reserved solely for the governor.

The Fayette County School Board took no action following a special meeting Wednesday night. The the board remains in talks about an investigation into Superintendent Demetrus Liggins' handling of budget matters.

Should proposed Constitutional Amendments appear on Kentucky ballots in summary form or include the full text? That's the question raised by Senate President Robert Stivers in a measure that's moving in the General Assembly.

The commission in charge of supervising state utilities and hearing cases regarding rate increases would be overhauled under a bill advancing in the General Assembly. A provision limiting who can intervene in rate cases is drawing particular scrutiny.

Average gasoline prices in Lexington have risen 9.3 cents per gallon in the last week, according to Gas Buddy. Prices are expected to jump nationwide with the Iran military conflict causing potential disruptions in the flow of oil.

Lexington's ongoing Civic Assembly heard an overview Tuesday night on the most divisive of the two issues facing the group, specifically council pay, and whether it should be raised.

Independent findings point to breakdowns in financial oversight and communication inside Fayette County Public Schools, which led to unauthorized use of the district's contingency fund.

University of Kentucky President Eli Capilouto is cautioning that the school — and all of higher education in the state — would be absorbing cuts under the version of the state budget that passed the Kentucky House.