Falls City Market launches interactive Supper Series
Foodies will love a new immersive cooking event at Falls City Market in the Omni Louisville Hotel. The weekly collaborative experience guides attendees through the preparation of a high-end meal led by Falls City Market chefs. Each Thursday, the interactive Supper Series goes beyond cooking with an entertaining and engaging demo and hands-on recipes. Plus, […]
Kentucky groups call on legislators to increase transportation funding
Three Kentucky groups are urging lawmakers to increase infrastructure funding for transportation during the 2020 session. Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, Kentucky League of Cities and Kentucky Association of Counties released a statement calling on transportation investment legislation including improvements to roads and bridges. The call follows the failure of a proposal to increase investment in […]
Redesign concepts for historic Eastern Parkway maintain character, improve safety
Hundreds attended the final public meeting in the Eastern Parkway Transportation Study to view concepts to redesign the historic corridor. The reimagined parkway in Louisville could include proven safety measures like roundabouts and road configurations to improve access while preserving the area’s historic charm and tree canopy. At the meeting Jan. 29, the Eastern Parkway […]
Kentucky loves Florence Y’alls
When looking for a new team mascot, you need something authentically local, undeniably eye-popping and easy on the tongue. The minor league baseball team in Florence, Ky. hit a home-run with their new name: the Florence Y’alls. The Cincinnati Enquirer called the rebranding: “definitely one of the most Kentucky things to ever happen.” The team – formerly known […]
Building Kentucky is growing! Now covering culture, business and education
Building Kentucky has expanded! Our content now reaches beyond public-private partnerships and infrastructure to explore all the ways people are building up the Commonwealth including business, culture and education. You’ll see new articles in each bi-weekly email newsletter and on our website in categories like Kentucky tourism, higher education and business tips. Led by the team at C2 Strategic Communications, Building Kentucky will continue […]
2020 deemed the “Year of Music” for Kentucky tourism
The birthplace of Bluegrass is still full of music, according to Kentucky’s department of tourism. The state deemed 2020 the “Year of Music” with the release of its annual visitor’s guide. With musical attractions and activities across the state and rich music history, the Commonwealth celebrates Kentucky’s native songwriters and performers in the newly released […]
Kentucky to rebid Medicaid managed care contracts
Following the decision by Gov. Andy Beshear to cancel managed care contracts awarded by the outgoing governor’s administration in December, officials have begun the process to select which health care companies can manage benefits for the state’s Medicaid enrollees. The Cabinet of Health and Family Services issued a request for proposals Jan. 10 to rebid […]
Turfway Park on the fast track for expansion in northern Kentucky
A massive $100 million renovation will need to finish quickly at Turfway Park. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission approved for the Florence-area racecourse to host live horse racing in December 2020. Owner Churchill Downs Inc. plans to apply for additional live racing from January through March 2021. Construction will begin after Turfway’s current live racing season ends […]
Planning study begins for crucial interchange near Louisville airport
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has begun a planning study of the I-65/I-264 interchange in Jefferson County. The study will identify short and long-term solutions to address severe congestion, unreliable travel times and safety concerns for the heavily traveled area. The interchange was prioritized by KYTC because it has the highest number of crashes in the Kentuckiana Regional Planning […]
Gov. Andy Beshear’s first State of the Commonwealth address mentions infrastructure priorities
Gov. Andy Beshear called for several investments in infrastructure in his first State of the Commonwealth address. The new Democratic governor is focused on completing important projects for families across the Commonwealth. Beshear committed to speeding up the Mountain Parkway Expansion in eastern Kentucky, building the I-69 bridge in western Kentucky, improving drinking water and expanding high-speed internet. […]
Louisville City FC sets date for home opener at new stadium
Two-time USL Champion soccer team Louisville City FC has set a date for the first match in its new home. On Saturday, April 11, LouCity will play Birmingham Legion in the $65 million soccer-specific Lynn Family Stadium. The club will host 17 regular season home matches in the newly constructed facility in 2020. Named after Dr. Mark and […]
Nonstop flight from Louisville to Charleston announced
Nonstop flights are important for business, reducing travel time and enhancing productivity. The Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) will begin seasonal nonstop service to Charleston in May – and has also recently added nonstop service to Fort Lauderdale, Sarasota, New Orleans and Los Angeles. The new seasonal nonstop service from Louisville and Charleston International Airport (CHS) will […]
Rupp Arena Continues to draw crowds, boost tourism
Rupp Arena hosted 33 public ticketed, non UK Basketball events in an 8-month window, with 313,000 tickets sold even during renovations.
Kentucky Skills U to waive testing fees for Kentuckians seeking to earn a GED
Kentucky Skills U provides no-cost adult education services in all 120 Kentucky counties to individuals seeking to become college and/or career ready.
TARC Launches New “Rapid” Service
The first “bus rapid transit” line in Louisville is launching in January and will aim to quickly take commuters between downtown and Dixie Highway.