LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 4 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * 'I never dreamed I'd see it': UK Astronaut Scholar conducts research in Madagascar * When she was a child, Jaesylin Stephens, a senior biology major in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, saw nature documentaries on Madagascar. She never imagined, though, that she would one day visit the east African county. "I never dreamed I'd get to see it with my own eyes," Stephens said. "I  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Marks Cleanup Success at Four Superfund Sites in Southeast Region * ATLANTA (March 4, 2026) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to delete from the National Priorities List (NPL) four Superfund sites in the Southeast region. EPA worked closely with state and local partners-who best understand the needs of their communities-to revitalize these blighted properties an  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Black Sheep Egg Co. LLC from its Human Foods Program: * * * Recipient: Mr. Ronald T. Tweedy, Mr. Devin F. Jarvis and Mrs. Rebecca G. Gray, Co-Owner(s), Black Sheep Egg Company, LLC, 400 S Memorial Dr, Walnut Ridge, AR 72476-1758, United States, blacksheepeggco@outlook.com Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States WARNING LETTER Re: CMS #718802   more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, March 4 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Gaines Center to host 2026 Lafayette Seminar: Humanities in Action * The University of Kentucky's Gaines Center for the Humanities will host the 2026 Lafayette Seminar, " Humanities in Action," 3-6 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Davis Marksbury Building. This year's seminar will feature presentations from the Gaines Cooperatives, 3-4 p.m., and Junior Gaines Fellows, 4-5 p.m., uncovering the origins  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison Lied About Knowledge of Fraud and Silenced Whistleblowers Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II." The Committee is continuing to invest  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Comer Opens Hearing on Minnesota Fraud with Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) delivered opening remarks at today's hearing on "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II." In his opening statement, Chairman  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Seeks Seven Transcribed Interviews as Part of Epstein Investigation House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today sent letters to seven individuals seeking transcribed interviews as part of the Committee's review of the federal government's investigation of Jeffrey   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 3 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Indiana is Open for Business: February's Jobs and Wages Wins * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation are celebrating a February of major investments and growth across advanced manufacturing, defense, life sciences and technology sectors, resulting in the commitment of more than 5,700 new jobs. The following major announcements were made in Feb  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Kentucky Legislature Introduces Bill to Kick the Public Out of the Public Service Commission * LOUISVILLE, KY. - This week, the Kentucky legislature introduced a dangerous bill that would eliminate the opportunity for Sierra Club and other organizations to intervene in proceedings at the Kentucky Public Service Commission on behalf of Kentuckians, kneecapping the groups' ability to defend   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Comments on War Powers, Next Steps in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor ahead of the roll call vote related to S.J.Res.104, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Iran): Later today, the Senate will consider a resolution from Senator Kaine. The purpose, as our colleague puts it, is to prevent the nation from sendin  more

OXFORD, Ohio, March 4 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Miami department chair earns national recognition from USSEA * Amanda Alexander has presented research across four continents, worked with multiple national and international art education organizations, and been published in several national and international journals. She has deep roots with the United States Society for Education through Art (USSEA), the International Society for Education through Art (InSEA), and   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Oversight Committee Releases Explosive Testimony Revealing Minnesota Fraud Cover-Up by Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison Report reveals Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison knew of rampant fraud earlier than previously disclosed * Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps agrees to purchase WTVQ in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has reached an agreement to purchase WTVQ, the ABC affiliate in Lexington, Kentucky, from Morris Network, Inc. for $15.8 million. Scripps' acquisition of WTVQ would create a duopoly in Lexington with the company's existing   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen U.S. Response to Situation in Burma, Hold Burmese Military Junta Accountable for Rampant Abuses * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), joined by U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen the U.S. response to the current situation i  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board President Valerie Greenhill issued a statement reflecting on conversations with governors, legislators and education leaders across Southern states during the first month of her tenure, highlighting a shared urgency to transform education systems for a rapidly changing world. Greenhill said discussions with state leaders have centered on aligning education policy and practice to support student success and workf  more