VIDEO: The Rebuild Mayfield project is underway to transform a community devastated by tornadoes
By Jamie Johnson, Building Kentucky In December 2021, Mayfield, Kentucky, endured a powerful EF-4 tornado that nearly wiped out the city’s downtown and caused mass devastation to the families who call Mayfield home. All the city’s municipal buildings were damaged beyond repair in the storm, and a massive cleanup effort was immediately underway to clean […]
VIDEO: Louisville Water, local partners announce $29 million project
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Last week, Bardstown Mayor Dick Heaton, Nelson County Judge Executive Timothy Hutchins and Louisville Water President & CEO Spencer Bruce announced a regional partnership to expand water access for businesses and residents located in Nelson County The partners – Louisville Water, North Nelson Water District and the City of Bardstown […]
University of Kentucky achieves major energy efficiency gains amid campus growth
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Over the last eight years, the University of Kentucky has realized remarkable success in energy efficiency through its Energy Program in Facilities Management. From fiscal year 2017 to 2025, while the university’s campus grew by 13.6 percent, energy use per square foot has decreased by an impressive 19.2 percent. This […]
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. […]
Plan ahead, get “REAL ID Ready” as federal enforcement date approaches
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky Officials from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Fort Knox teamed up last month to remind Kentuckians about the soon-approaching REAL ID enforcement date and encourage everyone to plan ahead to be sure they are ready. Starting May 7, 2025, a standard driver’s license will no longer be accepted for boarding […]
EKPC shares new project goals with Pulaski County community
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) recently held a public meeting to gather public input for projects designed to keep the lights on for Kentuckians. One project EKPC spoke with local residents about was its planned upgrade of John Sherman Cooper Power Station, also known as Cooper Station. As energy demands […]
Driver’s license renewals now require vision screenings
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky When Kentucky’s Driver Licensing Regional Offices reopened after the New Year’s Day holiday, they began standard vision screenings as part of the driver’s license renewal process. These screenings will help ensure everyone on the road maintains good vision to keep themselves and their passengers safe on Kentucky’s roadways. The new […]
Kentuckians urged to get “REAL ID Ready” as six-month mark to federal enforcement date approaches
By EmmaRose Atwood, Building Kentucky In just six months, every Kentuckian age 18 or older will need a REAL ID or another acceptable form of identification to travel domestically and access certain federal facilities, including military bases. To apply for a REAL ID driver’s license, permit or ID card, individuals must visit a Driver Licensing […]
Focused on the future: EKPC announces multiple new projects to meet growing demand, protect reliable generators
By Parry Barrows, Building Kentucky To meet growing energy demands and comply with strengthened environmental rules, East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) today announced plans for a range of new power plant projects and expanded energy efficiency programs geared toward maintaining safe, reliable, cost-competitive power for members. “EKPC is blazing a bold path to ensure reliable, […]
Gov. Beshear, Administrator Berke announce up to $1.4 billion to support rural communities across the Commonwealth
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky On October 28, Gov. Andy Beshear joined U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Utilities Service Administrator Andy Berke to announce that up to $1.4 billion in federal funds are going to increase Kentucky’s access to clean energy, education and health care, as well as support economic growth in rural communities. […]
Vision screenings for driver’s license renewals will be required in 2025 to enhance driver safety
By Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Few things are more important for safe driving than good eyesight. That’s why vision screening will be required in Kentucky next year for anyone renewing a Kentucky driver’s license. This new requirement, enacted during the 2021 General Assembly, aims to promote highway safety by ensuring that all drivers maintain good vision […]
Kentucky REAL IDs: What they are and how to get one?
By Maanasa Dhavala, Building Kentucky You’ve probably been hearing about REAL IDs for a while. But what actually is a REAL ID, and how do you get one? A REAL ID is a driver’s license, permit, or identification card that has undergone a stricter vetting process than non-REAL ID compliant identification – it’s part of […]
Kentucky is poised for economic growth and its water supply is a big reason why
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Kentucky’s abundant water supply is a critical asset as the Commonwealth continues to grow. High-quality water supports various industries such as agriculture, brewing/distilling, education, health care and manufacturing, and attracts significant investments in those industries and beyond. We wanted to hear from an economic development expert on what sets Kentucky […]
Two major Louisville construction projects scheduled to finish by fall
By Maanasa Dhavala, Building Kentucky Residents from Louisville and surrounding counties will be excited to hear that two major construction projects will be finishing up this fall. The Sherman Minton Bridge renewal, currently in its final phase, and the I-Move KY project are both scheduled to be completed by fall 2024. Both projects will add […]
New I-65 interchange near BlueOval SK Battery Park keeping Hardin County drivers safe, improving traffic flow
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joined state and local officials to mark the completion of the new interchange at Interstate 65 and Highway 222 in Hardin County with a ribbon cutting on April 12. A design over a decade in the making, the new interchange will allow for improved traffic flow in […]