Kentucky

Death of author and activist Wendell Berry

5 clusters · 29 sources · last updated about 12 hours ago

Latest: Wendell Berry's literary legacy draws renewed interest

Acclaimed author, poet, and agrarian activist Wendell Berry has died at the age of 92. Berry passed away on Monday, Aug. 31, at his home in Port Royal, Kentucky. Berry was a prolific writer of more than 40 books, includ

Global measles resurgence 2026

85 clusters · 641 sources · last updated about 13 hours ago

Latest: CDC and Pennsylvania officials dispute measles death reporting

The 2026 global measles resurgence continues to escalate, driven by declining vaccination rates and misinformation. The World Health Organization (WHO) predicts approximately 11 million infections globally this year, wit

Rising US and Canadian black bear human-wildlife conflicts

15 clusters · 41 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Colorado Springs fire station bear steals equipment bag

Black bear encounters with human settlements and food sources have been reported across several US states and Canada, driven by environmental factors and wildlife habituation. In New Mexico, officials captured a mature b

Rental property mold liability

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Tenant and landlord liability for mold in rental apartments

Liability for mold remediation in rental properties is determined by the underlying cause of the growth. Responsibility may fall on the tenant if the mold results from improper ventilation or insufficient heating. Conver

ICE acquires shock gloves and robotic dogs; CA passes ban

8 clusters · 153 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: ICE plans $2 million investment in Boston Dynamics robots

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has awarded a $16.7 million no-bid contract to Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies LLC to purchase 6,000 G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter) gloves. While th

North American luxury real estate listings

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Luxury real estate listings featured in New York, California, and Tennessee

Luxury residential property listings continue to be featured across North America, with recent activity expanding into New York. In New York, available properties include waterfront estates on Greenwood Lake and Paradox

McConnell remains out of public view amid calls to resign

33 clusters · 312 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Mitch McConnell faces calls to return to Senate or resign

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, continues his recovery at his Kentucky residence following his discharge from a rehabilitation facility on 6 August 2026. McConnell, who fell at his Washington, D.C. home on 14 June 2026, was

Kentucky farmland and data center regulatory dispute

9 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Kentucky officials and Louisville weigh data center tax benefits and regulations

The dispute in Mason County, where landowners Ida Huddleston and Delsia Bare rejected multi-million dollar offers to preserve their family farmland from AI infrastructure development, has evolved into a broader legislati

Toyota RAV4 global expansion and supply challenges

23 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Toyota RAV4 faces long wait times due to supply shortages

Toyota’s sixth-generation RAV4 continues its global rollout with an expanding mix of hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric models. In Japan, Toyota unveiled the RAV4 Adventure hybrid, priced at ¥4.5 million,

Barry Manilow concert cancellations and hiatus

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Barry Manilow cancels Las Vegas shows to take break from performing

Singer Barry Manilow has experienced a series of performance cancellations and postponements during his farewell tour and residency. In early August 2026, Manilow postponed a scheduled concert at Rupp Arena in Lexington,

Anthro Energy Kentucky electrolyte plant development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Anthro Energy breaks ground on Kentucky electrolyte factory

Anthro Energy has broken ground on a new advanced electrolyte manufacturing plant in Louisville, Kentucky. The facility is intended to be the first large-scale, U.S.-owned and operated plant of its kind, aiming to addres

Severe weather and wildfire risks in the United States

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: United States experiences severe thunderstorms and wildfire warnings

Severe weather and wildfire risks have been reported across various regions of the United States. In early August, Red Flag Warnings were issued for West Texas and southeast Wyoming due to strong winds, low humidity, an

Black lung disease rise in Appalachian coal miners

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Black lung disease rates rise among Appalachian coal miners

Data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) indicates a significant resurgence of coal workers’ pneumoconiosis, or black lung disease, among veteran underground coal miners in central Appa

US severe weather persists, Fausto weakens near Hawaii

60 clusters · 162 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: United States experiences widespread severe storms and flooding

The multi‑day severe‑weather pattern that began on July 24‑25 remains active across the United States. In addition to ongoing heat warnings in the Upper Midwest and severe‑thunderstorm watches in the South, isolated thun

Kentucky technical graduate retention challenges

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Kentucky graduates leave state for higher-paying technical roles

A report from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) highlights a significant trend of technical graduates leaving the state to pursue higher-paying roles. While Kentucky maintains high retention rates for

TVA community and STEM education grant programs

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: TVA and BVI award $700,000 for robotics education

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has implemented various grant programs to support community nonprofits and STEM education across its service area. In early August, the TVA and Athens Electric awarded $46,000 to twe

North American extreme heat and severe storm events

116 clusters · 571 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Midwest weather forecast predicts midweek storms and potential flooding

Following the extreme heat and flooding in early July 2026, a persistent pattern of severe weather and high temperatures continued through mid-August. In early August, a widespread pattern of thunderstorms impacted the M

Kentucky hunting season regulations and schedules

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Kentucky announces waterfowl hunting blind drawing dates

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has released schedules for various hunting opportunities during the 2026 season. In late July, the department announced the dove quota hunt schedule. This includes

US collegiate volleyball preseason schedules

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: College volleyball teams announce 2026 preseason exhibition schedules

Collegiate volleyball programs at the University of Dayton and Western Kentucky University have released their preseason exhibition schedules for the 2026 season. The University of Dayton is set to play its first exhibi

ICE procurement of electric shock gloves

2 clusters · 186 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: New York officials move to end ICE partnerships and condemn shock gloves

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is moving forward with plans to invest between $10 million and $20 million to equip U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents with G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Vo

Colonel Sanders memorabilia and estate auction

4 clusters · 18 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Harland Sanders 1955 Kentucky Colonel commission returned to Kentucky

The public auction of KFC founder Colonel Harland Sanders’s personal items, managed by The Menish Group in Shelbyville, Kentucky, saw significant interest from global bidders. Key items sold included a 1964 leather-bound

Kentucky teacher arrest under anti-grooming law

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Kentucky teacher arrested for allegedly grooming 14-year-old student

Sadie (or Sandy) Flores, a 25-year-old teacher at Graves County Middle School in Kentucky, was arrested following allegations of an improper relationship with a 14-year-old student. The arrest represents the first time