Kentucky by Heart: Inventor John Fitch, who had ties to Nelson County, built America’s first steamboat
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist Back when I was an elementary student, I was taught that Robert Fulton was the…
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Art Lander’s Outdoors: Taylorsville Lake one of Kentucky’s most popular recreational resevoirs
Editor’s Note: This is the first article in a series about Kentucky’s major resevoirs In part because of its close…
Kentucky by Heart: Author Kim Huston’s Bardstown offers intimate look at community’s allure
By Steve Flairty NKyTribune columnist When it comes to choosing an invigorating location for Kentucky day trips (or half-day trip),…
Packaging manufacturer Takigawa opens $46 million operation in Bardstown; first facility in US
Gov. Matt Bevin today joined local officials and executives from Takigawa Corp. Japan to open the company’s nearly $46 million,…
Bourbon without borders – Gov. Bevin signs shipping bill, sends first bottles of signature spirits
Gov. Matt Bevin has ceremonially signed a new law that allows visitors to ship bottles of Kentucky’s signature spirit home,…
Takigawa Corp. America breaks ground on $46m packaging plant in Nelson County, creating 180 jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin joined company and Nelson County officials Friday as Takigawa Corp. America broke ground on its $46 million…
State to lease amphitheater at My Old Kentucky Home State Park to Nelson County so repairs can be made
The Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet announced today that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is leasing the amphitheater at My Old…
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…