Public Meeting Seeks Community Input on Louisville Riverport Master Plan
Louisville Riverport Authority invites residents, businesses and community stakeholders to help shape the future of one of the region’s largest industrial and logistics hubs. By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky The Louisville Riverport Authority (LRA) is inviting the public to learn more about plans for the future of the Louisville Riverport and share feedback during a […]
Building the Future of Kentucky’s Highway Workforce
By Shayla Lohman, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s highway construction industry depends on a strong, skilled workforce to build and maintain the roads, bridges and infrastructure that keep the state moving. As a proud Patron Sponsor of the Kentucky Construction Career Choice Council (K4C), the Kentucky Association of Highway Contractors (KAHC) supports efforts to connect students with […]
Barton 1792 Shares the Spirit of Bourbon Heritage Month
By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky Bourbon Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the people, places and traditions that have made bourbon one of Kentucky’s most recognizable exports. Throughout September, Barton 1792 Master Distiller Ross Cornelissen appeared across Louisville television programs to share the craftsmanship behind the distillery’s award-winning bourbons, its deep roots in Bardstown […]
VIDEO: Rebuild Mayfield: Kentucky is Community
By Shayla Lohman, Building Kentucky Mayfield’s story is one of resilience, determination and community. After devastating tornadoes left a lasting impact on the community, people across Mayfield and beyond came together to help their neighbors, support local businesses and begin the long process of rebuilding. Hear from Governor Andy Beshear, Mayor Kathy O’Nan and local […]
Republic Bank’s Steve Trager talks banking, business and Louisville’s future on Access Louisville podcast
Republic Bank Executive Chairman Steve Trager recently joined the Access Louisville podcast to discuss the bank’s continued growth, record financial performance and commitment to serving customers across its five-state footprint. During the conversation with Louisville Business First Editor-in-Chief Shea Van Hoy, Trager shared his perspective on the future of banking, including Republic Bank’s use of […]
Gov. Beshear Cuts Ribbon on Last Portion of Mountain Parkway Widening To Better Connect Eastern Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear today joined former Gov. Steve Beshear and local, state and federal officials to cut the ribbon on the Wolfe County segment of the Mountain Parkway Expansion, which completes 32 continuous miles of four-lane Mountain Parkway to better connect Eastern Kentucky to jobs, schools, healthcare and future economic growth. “Team Kentucky is proud […]
Morehead State University Helps Kentucky’s Aerospace Industry Take Flight
By Marina Wagner, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s aerospace industry continues to reach new heights, and Morehead State University is helping prepare the next generation of talent to move the industry forward. During National Aviation Week, the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development (KCED) is highlighting the people, programs and opportunities strengthening aviation and aerospace across the Commonwealth. […]
New Kentucky Resource Helps Communities Turn Evidence into Action
Every day, organizations across Kentucky make decisions that influence the health of their communities, from local health departments and hospitals to nonprofit organizations and policymakers. A new online resource aims to make those decisions easier by putting trusted, evidence-based guidance in one place. Developed by public health experts with funding support from the Foundation for […]
Anthem Honors Lexington Practice for Best-in-Class Patient Care
By Heather Link, Building Kentucky Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Kentucky has named Family Practice Associates of Lexington one of 44 primary care practices nationwide—and one of three in Kentucky—recognized through its second annual Care Provider Recognition Program. Anthem selected the honorees from thousands of primary care practices in its national network basedon […]
A Collaboration That Will Lead to a Cleaner Louisville
A cleaner Louisville starts with partnership. Louisville Metro Public Works announced that the city is partnering with the Brightside Foundation and Louisville-based Sazerac Company to reduce and prevent litter in areas with the greatest need. As part of the partnership, Sazerac is funding the installation of more than a dozen new litter bins, which Louisville […]
OPINION: Keeping the Dream of Homeownership Within Reach
Ann Elizabeth Delahanty is president of Kentucky REALTORS® and a Louisville-based REALTOR®, advocating for homeownership, property rights and strong communities across the Commonwealth. For too many Kentuckians, the dream of homeownership has begun to feel just that…a dream. The challenge is bigger than rising home prices or higher interest rates. Kentucky’s housing market is becoming healthier, but […]
VIDEO: Mountain Parkway Magoffin-Floyd Progress
By Shayla Lohman, Building Kentucky Check out this quick bird’s-eye-view look at the Magoffin-Floyd segment taking shape. From above, you can see the scale of the work underway as crews continue building this new 13-mile stretch of roadway connecting Salyersville to Prestonsburg. While much of the construction happens out of public view, aerial footage offers […]
Kentucky REALTORS® releases housing market data for May 2026
Kentucky REALTORS®, the largest professional association of REALTORS® in the Commonwealth, recently released housing market data for May 2026, showing that the total volume of real estate sold for the month was $954.68 million. Complete Kentucky market details for May 2026 include: “May’s housing data reflects a market that is continuing to find balance,” Kentucky REALTORS® President Ann Elizabeth Delahanty said. “While sales activity slowed […]
Project videos bring honorees’ work to life at Engineering Excellence Awards
C2 Strategic Communications’ skilled crew of video professionals, based in our Kentucky headquarters, were proud to produce what ACEC Indiana described as “amazing project videos” showcased at ACEC Indiana’s recent Engineering Excellence Awards held in Indianapolis. The Engineering Excellence Awards are presented annually by ACEC Indiana to recognize engineering achievements, which demonstrate the highest degree of […]
Grant Applications Now Open for Substance Abuse Prevention Programs
By Derek Doyle, Building Kentucky Communities across Kentucky will soon have an opportunity to secure funding for local substance abuse prevention efforts aimed at reducing alcohol, nicotine and cannabis use. The Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky is now accepting applications for its Partnerships for Success grant program, which supports evidence-based prevention strategies in communities considered […]