Mike Barnett tapped by Council to fill empty seat
Barnett will step down from PnZ Commission effective immediately
May 13, 2026
Grand jury will hear evidence in Berea bank killer's case
LEXINGTON—The defendant in the Berea bank killings in April waived his right to a preliminary hearing this morning in the US District Court. A grand jury will now decide whether and on what counts to indict Brailen Weaver, 18, most recently of Covington. The federal charges Weaver faces include
May 12, 2026
Donna Agee is On the Edge
The former nurse and healthcare executive makes a run at Judge Executive
May 11, 2026
Regional business park breaks ground, stirs controversy
Plus, does a Richmond traffic remediation project pass the smell test?
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Jane Stephenson, founder of the New Opportunity School for Women, dies at 88
by Lantern staff, Kentucky Lantern May 7, 2026 Jane Stephenson, founder of the New Opportunity School for Women and the longtime First Lady of Berea College, died on May 2, 2026 after a brief illness, according to her family. She was 88. Stephenson was born in North Carolina in 1938.
May 11, 2026
The price of distraction: why has the US abandoned its strategic priorities?
Prioritization, we do it every day. We often have long-term goals, and they require that we take steps every day to make sure that they happen. Without a plan, we get distracted by the tyranny of the immediate and the voices that want something else first, to achieve their goals.
May 05, 2026
Barred owlets learn to fly by playing
Young barred owlets stay near the nest for several months and usually stay close to one another, often appearing playfully side by side. The owlets can’t fly for several weeks, but they can climb trees using their beaks and talons. In the process of moving from tree to tree,
May 03, 2026Berea City Council
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Despite multiple disruptions, county 911 operators broke records, earned top recognition
FISCAL COURT— A combination of severe weather, a higher than average number of highway wrecks, and other events helped push the number of calls handled by the county's emergency communications center to the most ever on record, a county official told the Fiscal Court during its second regularly
March 25, 2026
Taylor seeks fourth term
Touts achievements to County leaders, says his administration was 'DOGE before there was a DOGE'
October 30, 2025Land Use
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EKPC files appeal in case against Berea College
COUNTY COURTHOUSE —The power utility that lost its eminent domain case against Berea College in court last week, has filed an appeal. The appeal will be heard in the appellate court in Frankfort. A court date is expected to be set by the end of this week, according to a
April 08, 2026
EKPC cannot build Big Hill Line through Berea College Forest, judge rules
Victory for College bucks state trends in eminent domain
April 03, 2026Meet Your Municipality
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From egg to fledgling in a month
American robins typically lay three to five bright blue eggs in sturdy cup-shaped nests they’ve carefully crafted from mud, grass, moss, and twigs. The female sits on the eggs while the male brings her food and defends the nest area. The eggs hatch in about two weeks. While they
May 10, 2026
Barred owlets learn to fly by playing
Young barred owlets stay near the nest for several months and usually stay close to one another, often appearing playfully side by side. The owlets can’t fly for several weeks, but they can climb trees using their beaks and talons. In the process of moving from tree to tree,
May 03, 2026Postmortem
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Grand jury will hear evidence in Berea bank killer's case
LEXINGTON—The defendant in the Berea bank killings in April waived his right to a preliminary hearing this morning in the US District Court. A grand jury will now decide whether and on what counts to indict Brailen Weaver, 18, most recently of Covington. The federal charges Weaver faces include
May 12, 2026
Judge: Berea bank killer could face death penalty
Defendant's supporters wept along with family members of the slain while charges against Brailen Weaver were read
May 04, 2026Opinion
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The price of distraction: why has the US abandoned its strategic priorities?
Prioritization, we do it every day. We often have long-term goals, and they require that we take steps every day to make sure that they happen. Without a plan, we get distracted by the tyranny of the immediate and the voices that want something else first, to achieve their goals.
May 05, 2026
The mirage of collapse: understanding Iranian regime survival
The recent escalation in conflict with Iran has revived a term that has been misunderstood in foreign policy circles: "regime survival." While the current US administration frequently discusses "regime change," it has not discussed the mechanics of how a regime stays in power. Understanding this distinction
April 27, 2026Podcast
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Donna Agee is On the Edge
The former nurse and healthcare executive makes a run at Judge Executive
May 11, 2026
Reagan Taylor is On the Edge
Talking about his accomplishments, whether 911 operators should see a pay raise, why he thinks the new fire station is necessary, and why the County bought land in Richmond City for a traffic project
May 07, 2026
