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The South and Southeast regions of the U.S. face the highest burden of dangerous humid heat
Climate data show Kentucky summers getting even hotter

July is typically the hottest month of the year in Kentucky, but a new report says climate change is making it even hotter.

Advocates for children in Kentucky say too many kids still lack access to critical early education. New data show 63% of Kentucky children ages 3 and 4 were not in school between 2019 and 2024
Childhood poverty declines in KY but education challenges remain

The 2026 Kids Count Data Book showed 67% of fourth graders in Kentucky are not proficient in reading, while three of four eighth graders are not proficient in math.