Buffalo Trace Distillery Announces “Camp Buffalo Trace,” New Summer Experience
This summer, Buffalo Trace Distillery is transforming its historic Frankfort campus into the ultimate summer destination for bourbon lovers with the debut of Camp Buffalo Trace, a new immersive experience for guests 21 and older. Blending nostalgic summer camp inspired activities with hands-on bourbon education, Camp Buffalo Trace features a full-day of interactive programming, culminating […]
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 […]
Grant Ready Kentucky: Unlocking Funding for Kentucky Communities
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Grant Ready Kentucky empowers organizations across the Commonwealth with the tools, training, and expertise to successfully pursue grant funding. By removing barriers and simplifying the grant process, the organization helps communities secure resources that bring transformative projects to life. To learn more about Grant Ready Kentucky and its mission, visit […]
VIDEO: Charitable Gaming Gives Back to Service Members, Veterans and Their Families
By Heather Link, Building Kentucky American Legion Post 113 in Elizabethtown is using charitable gaming proceeds to support veterans, military families and meaningful community initiatives across Kentucky. Their story is a reminder that charitable gaming does more than raise funds. It helps organizations continue missions rooted in service, sacrifice and community support. Learn more at playforpurposeky.org.
Louisville Youth Are Clearing the Air on Vaping
A new Louisville youth-led initiative is challenging the idea that vaping and e-cigarette use is just a normal part of growing up. Louder Than Smoke, by Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, is empowering teens across Greater Louisville to speak openly about the pressures of vaping and encouraging them to choose healthier futures. Developed alongside C2 Strategic Communications, informed by Jefferson County middle and high school students and in collaboration with Western Kentucky University’s student-led design agency, Imagewest, the campaign is rooted […]
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 […]
Kentucky-based Republic Bank receives international honor
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or “the Bank”) has been named to the Forbes list of the World’s Best Banks, the only Kentucky-based bank to receive this recognition in 2026. This prestigious award is presented annually by Forbes in partnership with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking […]
University of Kentucky researchers bridge the Commonwealth’s past with the world’s energy future
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Coal has been the fuel at the heart of energy production in the Commonwealth for generations. Kentuckians often grow up with stories of their grandfather’s days in the mines, but researchers at the University of Kentucky are finding ways to repurpose coal for energy storage in the form of lithium-ion […]
Jefferson Giving Day raises more than $20,000 to support student success
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community & Technical College’s (Jefferson) annual Giving Day brought in more than $20,000 from 93 donors, funds that will directly support scholarships, emergency assistance, and essential resources for students. The 24-hour fundraising event, held on April 22, rallied community members to help remove barriers that can prevent students from […]
Buffalo Trace Distillery announces John G. Carlisle Cafe grand opening
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Buffalo Trace Distillery recently announced the grand opening of the John G. Carlisle Cafe, a permanent dining destination located within the historic Elmer T. Lee Clubhouse. Opening nearly one year after historic floodwaters impacted the Distillery, the John G. Carlisle Cafe is a testament to the Distillery’s resilience and enduring […]
Jefferson highlights impact during Community College Month
By Marina Fraire, Building Kentucky Jefferson Community & Technical College (Jefferson) is celebrating Community College Month by spotlighting its role in expanding access to education and strengthening the local workforce. In a recent WAVE Country interview, President Dr. Ty Handy emphasized the critical role community colleges play in today’s economy, providing affordable education while preparing students for in-demand careers. Dr. Handy highlighted how Jefferson works […]
VIDEO: New progress on the Magoffin-Floyd section of the Mountain Parkway Expansion
By Shayla Lohman, Building Kentucky Big progress is taking shape on the Magoffin-Floyd section of the Mountain Parkway, even if you can’t always see it. Take a behind-the-scenes look at what’s underway and hear from Mountain Parkway Expansion Project Manager, Aric Skaggs, as he shares the latest updates and what’s ahead.
New Republic Bank Federal Impacted Employee Support Loan launches in Louisville
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank & Trust Company (“Republic” or “the Bank”) is proud to offer the Republic Bank Federal Impacted Employee Support Loan, a temporary, zero-interest loan designed to help ease financial strain until pay resumes for federal employees impacted by the ongoing partial government shutdown. This initiative was designed to launch immediately, […]
OPINION: House Bill 904 protects a lifeline for Kentucky charities
By Lori Smith, Charitable Gaming Association of Kentucky For many Kentucky nonprofits, charitable gaming is not a side activity. It’s a lifeline. Across the Commonwealth, organizations like ours rely on charitable gaming revenue to keep programs running — putting food on pantry shelves, supporting veterans who served our country, funding youth programs that keep kids […]
OPINION: Data centers will come to Kentucky, and EKPC is prepared
By Don Mosier, East Kentucky Power Cooperative Kentucky finds itself at the heart of the next revolution of the Information Age. Data centers are coming. East Kentucky Power Cooperative (EKPC) is ready. Because of their role in digital computing, data centers are as vital to our nation’s economy as factories, stores and office buildings. They […]