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Jennifer Fraley named Kentucky director of mathematics education
HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) — The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) has named Jennifer Fraley as the director of mathematics education. “The Kentucky Numeracy Counts Act Fund will allow KDE to establish math teacher academies, leadership networks and curriculum-based professional learning aligned to high-quality instructional resources adopted by local districts,” says Fraley. A press release obtained […]
Educating Kentucky: What happens when kids stop coming to school
This is the third installment of the Daily News’ Educating Kentucky series examining five major issues Kentucky students and schools are facing. Some sources are unnamed to protect their anonymity when speaking about sometimes-contentious issues. Kentucky kids as young as 14 and 15 are dropping out of school. Well,...
FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Warm today, increasing storm chances ahead
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The heat and humidity started to slowly creep back into Eastern Kentucky Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Another warm and muggy day is ahead for today, with isolated storms. HEADLINES:. Mostly sunny for today. Increasing Humidity. Widespread Storm Chances on Friday /...
Former Kentucky teacher turns childhood Lego collection into mobile classroom
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A former Kentucky teacher is turning his childhood hobby into a career. Duane Keaton has spent more than 40 years collecting Legos. Now, he's teaching engineering, architecture, and math through the bricks. Keaton created the "Brick Mobile," a bus that travels to schools, libraries, and birthday...
Failed Vance-backed start-up stirred worker complaints, then hired migrants: JD Vance in the news
Ohio Senator and Republican vice-presidential nominee JD Vance has come under scrutiny for his role in the downfall of AppHarvest, a startup agricultural company he championed as a venture capitalist. Until stepping down to pursue his political career in 2021, Vance spent four years as a board member and public...
Louisville, KY: Weekend Thunderstorms and Cold Front Incoming
Louisville, KY – This weekend, Kentucky residents should prepare for a mix of weather conditions as a cold front approaches the region. The National Weather Service in Louisville forecasts a mostly sunny start on Thursday, but rain chances will increase later in the day, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected west of I-65. Temperatures will remain warm, ranging from 86 to 90 degrees, providing a typical summer day for the area.
Kentucky National Guard opens new headquarters in Frankfort
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky National Guard officially opened its new Joint Force Headquarters in Frankfort this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new building, costing about $16 million, was primarily funded by the federal government. It consolidates the air and army branches into one facility, meeting modern needs...
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