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 […]
Thomas More University among Wall Street Journal’s Best Colleges for 2025, highest ranked in Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Thomas More University was recently recognized by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ)/College Pulse Ranking as one of the 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. Thomas More ranks 251 among the top 500 colleges and universities in the country, the highest ranking achieved among all schools in the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky […]
UK’s Estate Whiskey Alliance™ organization announces founding members
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky The University of Kentucky’s initiative to highlight the advantages of local sourcing and sustainable production in the spirits industry has established a strong foundation with the announcement of the founding members of the Estate Whiskey Alliance™ (EWA) organization. The EWA global consortium will support research and education in agriculture, manufacturing […]
Bigelow Tea breaks ground on new 265,000 sq. ft. facility in Louisville
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky Bigelow Tea, the 100% woman-owned and operated family tea company founded in 1945, broke ground at the site of its new state-of-the-art facility located at Blankenbaker Road in Louisville. The ceremony, which took place at the site at 2706 Blankenbaker Road, marked the commencement of construction on this significant project. […]
We Lead CS announces grant opportunity for chambers of commerce, groundbreaking partnership with INTERalliance of Cincinnati
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky We Lead CS – a first-of-its-kind virtual computer science career academy serving students from throughout Kentucky – announced Sept. 26 that, as it launches its push to recruit 300 new students for the 2025-26 academic year, the organization will offer $100,000 in microgrants to chambers of commerce throughout the state […]
WellCare of Kentucky, Gov. Beshear honor 2024 Community Health Champions
By Stephanie Smith, Building Kentucky WellCare of Kentucky recently hosted its fifth annual Community Health Champions Awards at Churchill Downs. The Community Health Champions Awards honor individuals and organizations throughout the Commonwealth that play a pivotal role in removing barriers, improving outcomes and supporting community well-being. “I see our Community Health Champions as examples of […]
Republic Bank receives American Bankers Association national award for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion innovation
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Republic Bank was honored by the American Bankers Association as the recipient of its 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award in the Innovative Incentive category for the Bank’s creative initiatives to enable transformation within the company. “We are honored to be recognized and receive this award from the ABA,” said […]
“Bourbon & Belonging” announces event lineup for Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week
By Tom Lally, Building Kentucky Bourbon & Belonging has released the official event calendar for Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week, set for October 2-6, 2024. The inaugural Bourbon & Belonging, presented by Queer Kentucky, will feature events in eight official sponsor destinations across Kentucky including Bardstown, Bullitt County, Frankfort, Lexington, Louisville, Northern Kentucky, Paducah and Winchester. […]
Kentucky addiction recovery advocate builds a legacy for her son
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Since losing her son to substance use disorder (SUD), Nancy Blackford has become a fierce advocate for addiction recovery resources in the Commonwealth. “I reflected on the many ways I could give back to the community that I love and that had given so much support to my family,” Blackford […]
VIDEO: Louisville-based bank honored for corporate philanthropy initiatives
By Daniel Paxton, Building Kentucky As part of Louisville Business First’s 2024 Partners in Philanthropy awards, Republic Bank was recognized eighth on the list of large company Corporate Philanthropists – the only financial institute of any kind to be honored in the top 10. Hear from Republic Bank President and CEO Logan Pichel about the […]
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partners with Kentucky Cancer Program to screen fairgoers for skin cancer
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky As the Kentucky State Fair opened its doors to fair-goers from across the Commonwealth in August, the Kentucky Cancer Program and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield partnered to offer free skin cancer screenings to fair attendees for the full duration of the fair. According to the National Cancer Institute, […]
New, first-in-the-nation virtual computer science academy launches in eight Kentucky counties
By Quin Welch, Building Kentucky At a time when more than 3,000 tech jobs are available in Kentucky – paying an average of $70,000 a year – We Lead Computer Science Kentucky Virtual Career Academy (We Lead CS) completed its first-ever day of classes on Wednesday. The inaugural class is comprised of over 100 high […]
Thomas More University announces five new academic degree programs
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Thomas More University’s board of trustees recently approved five new degree programs, expanding Thomas More’s academic offerings, contingent on accreditation and state approvals. As Thomas More responds to trends in the job market, community and workforce needs, in addition to student demand, these new programs underscore Thomas More’s commitment to […]
Tommy Elliott Fund, Leadership Louisville Center honor Elliott’s memory with new storytelling training for local nonprofits
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky Louisville-area nonprofits can hone their storytelling skills and win thousands in grant money thanks to a new partnership between the Tommy Elliott Fund for Community Leadership and the Leadership Louisville Center. The new Tommy Elliott Fund Storytelling Program honors one of Louisville’s great communicators and furthers his mission of community service. […]
Fulfilling a need: UK Arts Administration hosts first ever arts emergency management conference
By Lilli Dubler, Building Kentucky In December 2021, unseasonal tornadoes ravaged parts of western Kentucky, cutting a path more than 165 miles long, injuring more than 500 people and causing the death of 57. Seven months later, a historic flood devastated much of eastern Kentucky; 45 people died, hundreds of families were displaced and nearly 9,000 homes […]