Leaders and community members celebrate Mountain Parkway Expansion milestone
By Marina Wagner, Building Kentucky A major milestone for Eastern Kentucky was celebrated as state leaders, local officials and community members gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking progress on the Mountain Parkway Expansion. The event highlighted years of work to improve transportation, strengthen regional connections and create new opportunities for communities throughout Eastern Kentucky. Building […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]