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10/30/2026

Eastern Kentucky University ranked first among the state’s public universities in Washington Monthly’s 2026 “Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars” rankings, placing No. 41 among colleges in the South.

The recognition comes as EKU expands scholarships for Kentucky freshmen and reduces graduate tuition in several fields tied to the state’s workforce, including education, business, criminal justice and public health.

(The Lane Report, October 27, 2026)

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EKU ranked first among Kentucky public universities and No. 41 in the South in Washington Monthly’s 2026 college value rankings.

10/23/2026

Somewhere in Kentucky, the moving boxes keep piling up, and the locals have stopped acting surprised. One city has been collecting new neighbors faster than anywhere else in the state. You might be wondering what all the excitement is about.
Richmond, Kentucky grew from 35,317 people in the 2020 census to roughly 41,732 by 2026. That’s an increase of about 18 percent in just a few years. Plenty of towns would be happy with half that pace. Richmond is now recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities in the state (Heather McMillan, Decor Hint, October 17, 2026). Read the full story here:

People are moving to this Kentucky college town faster than anywhere else in the state, and its mix of charm and opportunity explains the rush.

10/21/2026

The Madison County School District brought in some impressive scores from 2024-2025 assessments - placing them in the top 20% of KY school districts. They also rated second among the 10 largest districts in the commonwealth (Blake Vicars, Richmond Register). Read the full story here:

The Madison County School District brought in some impressive scores from 2024-2025 assessments — placing them in the top 20% of KY school districts. They also rated second among the

10/19/2026

Bluegrass Community Technical College is right in our backyard, with six campus locations conveniently situated within a 20-to 45-minute drive. Their numbers continue to grow each year, strengthening our workforce pipeline and helping prepare the next generation of talent.

10/16/2026

10/12/2026

Discover how Bluegrass Community and Technical College can support your employee training needs and find out if your business qualifies for TRAINS funding. Contact us or the college today to learn more!

With KCTCS TRAINS funding, our colleges partner with companies who invest in their workforce to develop and provide in-depth, customized employee training at a fraction of the cost, allowing companies to train, retain, and upskill more Kentucky workers.

10/09/2026

That's a wrap for this year! We’d like to thank all the businesses, vendors, and people who came out for the festival. Last year, according to our Datafy analytics, we had over 10,000 people attend the festival. This year, that estimate is closer to 12,000 attendees! This effort takes a lot of work and coordination, and we are especially thankful for the City of Richmond Parks and Recreational department staff who plan this event every year and the City of Richmond employees for working the 2026 Millstone Festival!

📸: Richmond Register

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Model Laboratory School and EKU celebrate 120 years of excellence in education. Read the whole story here:

RICHMOND — Model Laboratory School at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is celebrating 120 years of preparing students and educators through hands-on, experiential learning. Established in September 1906, Model opened the

10/05/2026

Kentucky earned top rankings in several categories, contributing to its overall recognition as one of the Top States for Doing Business by Area Development Magazine including:

4th in Labor Cost Competitiveness (Workforce, Talent and Innovation)

10th in Site Readiness Programs (Sites, Utilities and Infrastructure);

10th in Permitting and Development Predictability (Government Responsiveness and Project Ex*****on)

8th in Regulatory Environment (Government Responsiveness and Project Ex*****on)

10th in Overall Cost of Doing Business (Cost, Tax and Long-Term Operations);

6th in Energy Costs (Cost, Tax and Long-Term Operations)

10th in Climate Risks and Resilience (Cost, Tax and Long-Term Operations)

Kentucky has ranked in the top 20 every year of Beshear-Coleman administration