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June 28, 2026

COMMENTARY: How will we tackle the energy conundrum?

June 20, 2026

Nuclear energy is in the state’s future, says senator at local presentation

June 19, 2026

Utilities say their rules protect ratepayers against big data centers. Some argue more can be done.

June 17, 2026

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Kentucky community colleges working to meet students’ ‘severe’ need for mental health support

Democratic state lawmaker prepares data center regulation bill for next year

June 17, 2026

Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern A Democratic state lawmaker is working on a bill to file next year in Frankfort that...

Building permit for solar farm off KY. 425 in question

June 10, 2026

With construction set to start June 15, HMP&L and project developer Stellar Renewable say they don't know what the issue...

Data center investment, ratepayer protections can both happen, state report argues

June 5, 2026

Courtesy of Kentucky LanternJune 4, 2026 FRANKFORT—As communities around Kentucky protest planned data centers, a new state energy group says...

Planning commission considers quicker way to get through WECS public hearings

June 3, 2026

'...too much strain on our community' July 15 public hearing switched to cover property value impacts There’s a growing sentiment...

Utilities report as many as 30 data centers under discussion in Kentucky

May 30, 2026

Courtesy of Kentucky LanternMay 29, 2026 Kentucky communities are grappling with the prospect of hyperscale data center projects — massive,...

Construction of Henderson County Solar set to start June 15

May 31, 2026

Project approved in 2021 before solar moratorium; residents voice concerns at Wednesday meeting The construction of the Henderson County Solar...

Planning commission hears recommendations to mitigate noise, vibration and shadow flicker coming from wind turbines

May 23, 2026

It was the second of seven scheduled public hearings to gather information to write a WECS ordinance There was much...

A nuclear power future has bipartisan backing in Kentucky. But not everyone is sold.

May 16, 2026

Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — State Sen. Danny Carroll peppered a panel of nuclear energy experts with questions on...

HMP&L moves into its new state-of-the-art facility

HMP&L considers adding natural gas to its energy portfolio

May 6, 2026

Henderson Municipal Power & Light is considering adding natural gas generation to its energy portfolio, but it’s yet to be...

Fiscal court hears first reading and preliminarily approves two-year BESS moratorium