Ford Cuts 1,600 Kentucky Jobs to Back $2B Project That Could Drive Up Power Bills
Ford’s decision to cut roughly 1,600 jobs in Kentucky at a flagship electric vehicle battery plant goes far beyond a local layoff. The
February 2, 2026
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Popular Clothing Retailer to Close Up to 180 Stores as Three Major Locations Shut Down
A popular fashion retailer known for plus-size apparel has announced plans to close as many as 180 stores across the United States. Torrid,
February 2, 2026
KY Advocates Keep Pushing to Restore Voting Rights for People With Felony Convictions
Kentucky currently bars more than 158,000 residents from voting. Most of those affected have prior felony convictions, and despite a 2019 executive order
February 2, 2026
Lawmakers Consider Restructuring Kentucky’s Troubled Rural Internet Project
Republican Rep. Matt Lockett authored legislation that would restructure the agency overseeing Kentucky’s rural internet utility. Kentucky lawmakers on a state government committee
February 2, 2026
Millions to Receive Early Social Security Payments of Up to $5,108 in February — Key Dates Explained
Millions of Social Security recipients are set to receive early payments exceeding $5,000 in the coming weeks. New legislation is reshaping payouts for
February 2, 2026
Several County Schools Close Across Central Kentucky After Snowstorm
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Several school districts across central Kentucky will be closed on Monday, Feb. 2, as communities continue cleanup efforts
February 2, 2026
