What a judge decided about a controversial mural at the University of Kentucky campus.

And good luck finding a hotel room for the solar eclipse in western Kentucky this weekend.

Our Toby Gibbs has those stories and more in tonight's look at headlines around Kentucky.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit to stop the removal of a controversial mural at the University of Kentucky, though the mural will stay in place for now.

Students have protested the 1930 mural depicting black men and women planting tobacco and a Native American man holding a tomahawk.

University of Kentucky President Eli CAPELOUTO announced its removal in 2020.

Writer Wendell Berry and his wife filed the lawsuit.

Shortly after CAPELOUTO announcement, WQ reports the judge ruled Berry and his wife don't have legal standing to file the suit.

But the judge also ruled the art has historical significance and should not be removed.

A new report on 2024 Housing Needs assessment shows Louisville is not keeping up with affordable housing needs for its lowest income households.

Louisville Public Media reports the city is short about 36,000 housing units for Louisville liens, making 30% or less than the area median income.

That's up from 31,000 in 2019, according to the report.

The shortage is due to a population increase.

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenburg tells Louisville Public Media that the city has committed to build 15,000 affordable housing units across incomes by 2027.

Maria College students have filed with the National Labor Relations Board to form a labor union.

The school requires students to work on campus as part of its curriculum.

According to UCU, the United Student Workers of Maria wants to ensure students can use wages for their basic needs.

The group needs federal approval to form.

Travelers hoping to catch the April eight solar eclipse will face low availability and high prices for lodging.

Paducah is in the path of totality and is a popular destination for viewing the eclipse.

The Paducah Sun reports one of the larger hotels has been booked for more than two months, and another hotel shows the price for a room jumping from $70 a night to $465 on April seven.

Kentucky is hosting the largest annual school archery tournament in the country this week.

The Bowling Green Daily News reports nearly 85 student archers will compete in the Kentucky National Archery in the school's state tournament.

The tournament will be March 28 through the 30th at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.

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The University of Kentucky women's basketball team has its new coach.

UK has hired Kenny Brooks, the current coach of Virginia Tech.

He will replace Kyra Ellzey UK relieved her of her duties March 11th.

The Lexington Herald-Leader reports Brooks has been coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies since 2016.

The team had eight consecutive winning seasons under Brooks and reached the Final Four last season.