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Still need a REAL ID? You’ve got time — and choices

By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky Now that the May 7 REAL ID enforcement date has passed, Team Kentucky wants to remind Kentuckians that May 7 is not a deadline. It simply marks the day when standard driver’s licenses are no longer accepted for boarding U.S. commercial flights or entering certain federal facilities, like military bases. […]

Stock Yards Bank & Trust cautions consumers about a rise in fraud

By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky Newly released Federal Trade Commission data show that consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud in 2024, which represents a 25% increase over the prior year. Consumers reported losing the most to investment scams at $5.7 billion. Closer to home, many scams are impacting Louisvillians, including toll scams and other […]

Kentucky Derby 151 delivered largest ever NBC Sports audience

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky NBC Sports’ milestone 25th presentation of the 151st Kentucky Derby delivered an NBC Sports record average of 17.7 million viewers on NBC and Peacock, which marks the largest Kentucky Derby audience since 1989 (18.5 million viewers, won by Sunday Silence) and a 6% increase from last year (16.7 million viewers […]

VIDEO: University of Kentucky Facilities Management launches new on-campus composting system

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky is turning food waste into a high value soil amendment with its newly launched composting system — an innovative, on-campus facility designed to expand composting operations and support UK’s commitment to becoming a zero-waste campus by 2030. Spearheaded by UK Recycling and UK Sustainability in Facilities […]

Record donations from Jefferson Giving Day will fund student scholarships, emergency support

By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky More students will receive needs-based scholarships and access to food pantries, emergency aid and enrichment services thanks to the 123 donors who collectively contributed more than $24,000 on Jefferson Giving Day. “We are grateful to our community of supporters who join us in our commitment to removing barriers to quality […]

Jefferson celebrates student success, record high enrollment during Community College Month

By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community and Technical College (Jefferson) will celebrate its record number of enrolled students and their achievements throughout Community College Month. As Kentucky’s largest and most impactful two-year post-secondary public institution, Jefferson is committed to transforming lives and communities through educational excellence in an inclusive environment that opens doors for […]

Transylvania, UK forge alliance to help advance Kentucky

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The presidents of Transylvania University and the University of Kentucky recently announced an alliance between the two historic institutions to work together on programs and initiatives that will advance the health and well-being of their students and the Commonwealth. “We exist to serve Kentucky — that has been our mission […]

Republic Bank named one of America’s Best Regional Banks for the second consecutive year

By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or the “Bank”) recently announced that it has been recognized as one of America’s Best Regional Banks 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A-Insights Group. For the second consecutive year, Republic is the only Louisville-based bank to receive the award. Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group recognized […]

2.1 million pounds of food rescued: new app drives Louisville to fight hunger and waste

By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Kentucky Harvest, Louisville’s most established organization committed to food rescue, is proud to celebrate a significant milestone for the Louisville region. Since launching the Kentucky Harvest app in November of 2023, the organization facilitated the rescue of 2,108,636 pounds of food from 191 business locations like Papa John’s, Cysco and […]

OPINION: EKPC solar facility will help reduce Kentucky’s carbon footprint affordably

By Nick Comer, East Kentucky Power Cooperative A growing number of commercial and industrial businesses served by electric cooperatives are developing corporate sustainability plans and shrinking their carbon footprints. Meanwhile, most major economic development prospects place access to low-carbon energy options high on their checklist of needs. Of course, many residential co-op members are concerned […]

New report finds OVEC school districts received more than half-a-million dollars during 2023-24 academic year

By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky The Ohio Valley Educational Cooperative (OVEC) recently unveiled the 2023-2024 Services Report, showcasing significant strides in providing essential educational services and support to its 14-member school districts. This year, OVEC delivered thousands of hours of consulting, direct funding, and cost-saving measures that reshaped the educational landscape for students and educators […]