Midwest Equipment Manufacturing announces plans for $15 million expansion in Maysville
Midwest Equipment Manufacturing Inc. this week announced plans to invest $15 million to expand its operations in Maysville and create…
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Kentucky retailers ready for record number of ‘Super Saturday’ shoppers ahead of Christmas
Kentucky retailers are gearing up for a strong holiday stretch run, as the National Retail Federation projects a historic number…
KDA’s 2026 Leadership Academy Class named, includes NKY’s Corbin Arrasmith of Pensive Distilling
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association on Wednesday announced the incoming class of its 2026 Leadership Academy, an immersive program designed to…
KBE accepting nominations for 2026 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Education
The Kentucky Board of Education is accepting nominations for the 2026 Robinson Award for Diversity and Equity in Public Education….
State officials confirm case of avian Influenza in backyard chickens in Jessamine County
Federal and state authorities report a confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a Jessamine County backyard poultry…
Kentucky Distillers’ gets prestigious Traverse Awards; World Bourbon Toast campaign honored
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association (KDA) has received two honors at the 2025 Traverse Awards for Excellence in Tourism Marketing. The…
Attorney General steps up efforts to combat organized retail crime as it escalates
With the busy Christmas shopping season underway, Attorney General Russell Coleman announced efforts this week to combat organized retail crime….
KDA now accepting registrations for 2026 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference, where the state’s…
Beshear discusses saving the American Dream, why he doesn’t want to succeed Mitch McConnell
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern In the middle of his second and final term as Kentucky governor, Democrat Andy Beshear…
U.S. customs officers intercept more than $18 million in counterfeit goods at Port of Louisville
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville seized three shipments on Dec. 5 and Dec. 8 of counterfeit jewelry…
One dead, another injured in shooting at Kentucky State University campus; suspect in custody
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today One student was killed and another critically injured in a shooting on the campus of…
Kentucky Heritage Council seeks nominees for statewide historic presentation awards
The Ida Lee Willis Memorial Foundation is calling for nominations for the 2026 Ida Lee Willis Historic Preservation Awards, celebrating…
Chronic Wasting Disease in deer leads to expansion of surveillance measures and warnings
New Chronic Wasting Disease surveillance measures are now in effect for Casey, Laurel, Lincoln, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Wayne and…
BCPL Foundation among 39 KY arts organization to receive part of $466,000 in America250KY grants
Building on the the commonwealth’s commitment to commemorating America’s 250th anniversary, the Kentucky Arts Council (KAC) has awarded $466,000 to…
The Daily Yonder: As winter weather sets in, rural Americans struggle to afford heating bills
By Julia Tilton The Daily Yonder Each year, an estimated 80 million U.S. utility customers have trouble affording their monthly…
Cincinnati customs agents seize more than $6.3 million in counterfeit designer-branded watches
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Cincinnati recently seized a shipment of 52 counterfeit watches from Colombia. Had these…
Aviation law firm files first wrongful death lawsuits in UPS cargo jet crash in Louisville
Clifford Law Offices of Chicago, along with Sam Aguiar of Louisville, have filed the first wrongful death lawsuits Wednesday against…
UK accepts $150 million gift — largest in school’s history — for development of new arts district
The University of Kentucky Board of Trustees on Tuesday accepted a $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to…
Gov. Beshear joins multi-state lawsuit about federal gutting of funding housing policy
Gov. Andy Beshear this week joined leaders from 19 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit challenging…
Kentucky park rangers, state police, law enforcement agencies to conduct cliff rescue training Dec. 2-3
The Kentucky State Parks Ranger Division and the Kentucky State Police Air Rescue team will join local first responders and…
Analysis of latest federal data shows Kentucky produces $8.8 billion in farm product sales annually
By Hannah Hill Farm Flavor As Americans prepared for today’s Thanksgiving, a holiday that centers around food, family and the…
Incoming Kentucky Lottery Corp. president Maggie Garrison is no newcomer to organization
By Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he will appoint a longtime Kentucky Lottery Corp. executive to…