Luxco Breaks Ground on Bardstown Distillery; $30 million facility expected to create 34 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin joined local officials and executives from Luxco, a distilled spirits company, in breaking ground on an approximately…
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Old Time Kentucky: When it comes to a plague, think bubonic, locust … or squirrel?
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist When I hear “plague,” I think “bubonic” or “locust.” But in 1827, my neck of…
Toyota gives $1 million to Georgetown College to support scholarships for STEM students
As Yogi Berra put it, “the future ain’t what it used to be.” The same could be said for manufacturing,…
Hera Biolabs to establish new headquarters in Lexington, investment of $1.8 million will add 23 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin and Lexington Mayor Jim Gray have announced Hera BioLabs Inc., will establish a new headquarters and create…
Kentucky hunters seeking to enter elk hunt quota facing April 30 deadline for applications
Hunters interested in entering this year’s elk hunt quota have until midnight (EST) on April 30 to buy applications. Hunters…
Turnpike Partnerships is all about making the right connections to accelerate health research
The Kentucky Life Sciences Council (KLSC) and MassBio have launched the Kentucky – Massachusetts Turnpike, a partnership designed to foster…
Students plant tree seedlings on a surface coal mine to promote reforestation for Arbor Day
Premier Elkhorn, LLC hosted the 2016 Appalachian Regional Reforestation Initiative (ARRI) Arbor Day event at their Burke #49 surface mining…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Good camping can be as simple as tossing your gear in your car and driving
There’s a lot to like about camping — it’s the great outdoors getaway. Especially in the spring and early summer,…
Bark from elm trees on state right of way being illegally stripped, highways official says
Personnel from the Kentucky Department of Highways District 10 have noticed an increasing number of elm trees along state right…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Made in Paducah, Dippin’ Dots is the ice cream of the future
This story is about an ice cream… not just any ice cream, it’s a unique product that can be found…
Kentucky State Police partnering with U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency on Drug Take Back Day
Kentucky State Police (KSP) is partnering with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on April 30, in a collaborative effort…
Billy Reed: There are plenty of gray areas involved when it comes to choosing a Derby favorite
“Winning takes precedence over all. There is no gray area. No almosts.” — Kobe Bryant I am one of those…
Kentucky unemployment rates rose in 65 counties in March, compared to figures from last year
Unemployment rates rose in 65 Kentucky counties between March 2015 and March 2016, fell in 37 counties, and remained the…
Farm Bureau Marketbasket Survey shows slight drop in Kentucky retail food prices for 5th straight quarter
For the fifth quarter in a row, food prices in the Commonwealth have fallen, according to the latest Kentucky Farm…
Art Lander’s Outdoors: Despite cuts, State Nature Preserves help protect Kentucky’s biodiversity
In the battle to save and protect the biodiversity of plants and animals in Kentucky, the state’s first line of…
Lexmark International agrees to be acquired by Apex Technology and PAG Asia Capital for $3.6 billion
Lexmark International, Inc., whose headquarters are based in Lexington, announced Tuesday that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement…
Republican Party of Kentucky hires communications, political directors; vows to gain majority in the House
The Republican Party of Kentucky (RPK) announced the hiring of Communications and Political Directors on Tuesday as it continues gearing…
US 25 yard sale — 565 miles — looking for vendors to participate; there will be plenty of buyers
June 2, 3, 4 will be a busy weekend as the US25 Yard Sale holds its 5th event. Stretching 565…
Bluegrass & Backroads: Riders, horses bond at Central Kentucky Riding for Hope program
We’ll take a ride with the folks at the Central Kentucky Riding for Hope program, located at the Kentucky Horse…
Old Time Kentucky: Bluegrass State was once renowned for boozing, brawling and balloting
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist When the polls are open in Kentucky, the bars are closed. That’s because the Bluegrass…
Kentucky General Assembly’s 2016 session ends; here’s a partial list of bills approved this year
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2016 regular session ended on Friday, April 15, shortly before midnight, capping off a session in…
State Revenue Department warns taxpayers to watch for scams as filing deadline looms
The Kentucky Department of Revenue (DOR) reminds taxpayers that they have until midnight Monday, April 18 to file their state…