Author Kathryn Carley Kathryn Carley's Latest Articles Climate data show Kentucky summers getting even hotter By Kathryn Carley ● News ● July 8, 2026 July is typically the hottest month of the year in Kentucky, but a new report says climate change is making it even hotter. Childhood poverty declines in KY but education challenges remain By Kathryn Carley & Public News Service ● News ● June 16, 2026 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.