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High schools across the Commonwealth officially switch from the ACT to the SAT

The KDE announced the College Board will administer the SAT Junior State Administration as the state-funded college admissions exam beginning in spring 2026.

Rowan County Public Library’s new Library of Things is open to the public

The Library of Things is a new program introduced by the Rowan County Public Library that allows people to check out items that may be considered non-traditional for a library to have.

Rowan County schools is piloting the new Family Friendly District certification process

Leaders from the Prichard Committee are currently testing out a new way to highlight a school district's family engagement practices in select counties across the Commonwealth.

New Speed to Market website provides resources for large and small businesses in Kentucky

Governor Beshear said the idea for this resource comes from the struggle and efforts to rebuild communities after the deadly flooding in eastern Kentucky.

Officials urge Kentucky state legislature to pass an act to prohibit geoengineering

Geoengineering is the process in which the government and non-government organizations experiment with releasing chemicals into the atmosphere to influence climate and temperature.

Rowan County Public Library hosts annual Library Card Month

September marks the annual Library Card Signup Month at the Rowan County Public Library.

Meteorologists predict warm and dry fall for eastern Kentucky

With fall nearly in full swing, meteorologists are predicting above average temperatures for eastern Kentucky counties.

Household hazardous waste collection planned in Morehead

Residents of Rowan County and surrounding areas will soon have the opportunity to dispose of their household hazardous waste at the Rowan County Community Recycling Center.

Violence Against Women Act grants Kentucky over $2 million in federal funds

Recent legislation has also declared sexual extortion to be a felony.

Health officials advise Kentuckians how to avoid emergency department visits

According to Kentucky health experts, most emergency room visits can be avoided if people take the right precautions to stay safe.